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Order your wedding cake.
Buy thank-you gifts for your attendants, flower girl and ring bearer.
Shop for a gift for your new spouse-to-be. Select and purchase wedding rings, and have them engraved if desired. Coordinate and choose a location for the rehearsal dinner.
Contact party rental companies for tents, tables, arches, etc.
Book any other specialty services — ice sculptures, photo booths, etc.
Purchase luggage and other travel necessities and attire for your honeymoon.
Order/renew passports if necessary, leaving ample time for them to be sent back to you.
Schedule an appointment with your dentist if you’d like to have your teeth whitened or cleaned before the wedding.
Review insurance information with your fiancé and check with employers to see what documents need to be updated once you are legally wed (car, home, medical, etc.).
2 WEEKS TO 1 MONTH BEFORE
Create a seating chart for the reception
and make table numbers and place cards (or have your calligrapher work on these, if you have hired one).
Contact your caterer with a final guest count.
Print out a timeline of events for your wedding party and vendors — include contact information and cell phone numbers.
Meet with your photographer to finalize your wedding photo list of any must-have photos.
Contact your florist to confirm your flower order (bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, etc.) and go over any decor details or venue logistics.
Finalize your ceremony and reception music and song lists for your wedding band or DJ.
Confirm lodging reservations for out-of- town guests.
Place a wedding announcement in your local newspaper.
Plan a bridal luncheon or dinner with your bridesmaids.
Pick up wedding bands and make sure they fit.
Schedule a final wedding dress fitting. Apply for your marriage license.
Write rehearsal dinner toasts.
1 WEEK BEFORE
Write out final checks to your wedding
vendors (each organized in an envelope) and let your wedding coordinator or
one of your attendants to distribute at the wedding.
Pick up your wedding gown.
Pick up your marriage license.
Confirm limo or other transportation reservations
Pack for your honeymoon and confirm travel arrangements.
Have your post office hold your mail,
if necessary, while you are on your honeymoon.
Schedule a hair appointment for prior to the rehearsal dinner.
THE DAY BEFORE
Welcome out-of-town guests as they
arrive.
Attend the rehearsal and enjoy the rehearsal dinner!
1-2 MONTHS BEFORE
Mail invitations out to everyone eight weeks prior to the wedding date and send accommodation info to your out-of- town guests.
Compile and complete name change documents or purchase a bridal name change kit online which contains all of the necessary forms to file.
Fill out a change of address form at the post office, if necessary.
Have ceremony programs printed. Purchase a guest book, pen and other wedding accessories including toasting glasses, cake knife, ring pillow, etc. Keep your wedding website updated with directions and event details. Choose your hair and makeup stylists and schedule a trial for both; also book appointments to have your hair, make- up and nails done on the day of the wedding.
THE WEDDING DAY
Wake up early and do some easy exercise, or just go for a peaceful walk outdoors.
Eat a healthy breakfast — you’ll need your energy for the big day ahead.
Set aside some time before the festivities to share gifts with your bridesmaids or close family members.
It’s finally here and everything will be wonderful... Congratulations!
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