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Basic Schedule:
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| 12 Months Ahead |
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arrange for the two families to meet, discuss the big picture |
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determine task lists with both families |
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determine total budget for wedding |
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determine style and/or theme preferences |
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determine approximate size of party |
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set the date |
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interview wedding planners |
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reserve the reception site |
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reserve the ceremony site |
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select and ask attendants |
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send an engagement announcement to the newspaper |
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start shopping for your gown |
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| 10 Months Ahead |
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call a sampling of vendors to get a general idea of how far in advance each needs to be booked |
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start looking for professionals (caterer, florist, musicians, photographer) |
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begin writing the guest list |
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meet with your clergy member to discuss pre-marital requirements |
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| 9 Months Ahead |
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order your wedding gown |
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book your reception musicians or DJ |
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| 8 Months Ahead |
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hire your caterer |
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hire your photographer |
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reserve your florist |
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book your ceremony musicians |
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hire your videographer |
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browse through invitation catalogs, order samples of your favorites |
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order bridesmaids' dresses (take only one bridesmaid shopping with you) |
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establish a gift registry |
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| 6 Months Ahead |
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mail save-the-date cards if necessary |
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call county clerk where you'll be marrying to determine requirements |
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secure rentals (tent, tables, glassware, dinnerware) |
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begin researching honeymoon destinations |
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hire a calligrapher |
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reserve wedding-day transportation |
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start looking for a baker |
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order invitations and enclosures (order extra envelopes) |
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reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests |
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start planning details with each professional (menus, bouquets, etc) |
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| 4 Months Ahead |
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reserve honeymoon accommodations |
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reserve honeymoon travel (flights) |
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reserve other honeymoon necessities (eg. rental car) |
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apply for passports if necessary |
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reserve hotel room for wedding night |
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reserve groomsmen's attire at a shop local to wedding location |
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finalize the guest list |
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give envelopes and a legible copy of guest list to calligrapher |
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start addressing invitations |
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order your wedding rings |
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book your salon professionals for the morning of your wedding |
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| 3 Months Ahead |
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first dress fitting |
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select a baker and order your cake |
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determine rehearsal and rehearsal dinner arrangements |
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print maps and driving directions to include with invitations |
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bridal shower |
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| 2 Months Ahead |
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meet with officiant to discuss vows, readings and music |
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take a complete invitation to the post office to determine accurate postage |
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buy postage for invitations and response-card envelopes |
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stamp and mail first set of invitations |
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have your formal portrait taken |
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second dress fitting |
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purchase gifts for attendants |
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get proper forms if you plan to change your name |
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submit song requests to bandleader |
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| 6 Weeks Ahead |
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mail B-List invitations |
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third (hopefully final) dress fitting |
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have ceremony programs printed |
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send a wedding announcement to the newspaper |
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pick up your wedding rings |
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| 3 Weeks Ahead |
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do a hair and makeup practice with your headpiece and veil |
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begin to arrange reception seating plan |
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| 2 Weeks Ahead |
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submit lists to photographer and videographer |
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confirm honeymoon reservations (wedding night, travel, hotel, vehicle) |
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apply for marriage license at county clerk's office |
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break in your shoes and scuff the soles |
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write toasts for rehearsal dinner and reception |
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pre-honeymoon beauty treatments (waxing, tanning) |
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call any guests who did not reply (if you think they might attend) |
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give your caterer the final guest count |
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| The Weekend Before |
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bachelor party |
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bachelorette party |
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| Final Week |
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bridesmaids' luncheon |
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guys' day out |
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give copies of verses to people doing ceremony readings |
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give schedule (including rehearsal, photo times) to all in wedding party |
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confirm details with bandleader or DJ (announcements, first song(s), set-up time) |
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confirm details with photographer (time and address of first location) |
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confirm details with florist (delivery time and location(s), contact person) |
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confirm details with bakery (delivery and set-up time) |
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confirm details with limousine service (time and place of first pick-up) |
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pick up your gown |
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pack for honeymoon |
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give the cake knife and server to the maid of honor to bring to the reception |
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| The Day Before |
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place all final fees in individual envelopes, indicate recipient on outside |
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treat yourself (and Mom!) to a manicure or massage |
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attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner |
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get a good night's sleep |
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| Day of Wedding |
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eat a good breakfast (you need your energy) |
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mail announcements |
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give the rings to the best man |
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give vendor fee envelopes to your father or groom |
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Enjoy! |
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