So you're getting married! Now it's time to
start your life as a couple. And prior to that anticipated
big day, you, both the bride and groom have so many decisions
to make and wedding-related tasks to finish.
Preparing for your wedding
day need not be stressful. On the other hand, it should be
fun and exciting. And to do this, start off by putting
together a wedding planner checklist with a
timetable.
Here is a quick list of wedding-related tasks as well as an
estimate of when the activities should be done follows. It presents
tips and ideas to keep you organized and help you think of all the
things that you must take into consideration in the course of
planning for your big day. Of course, these are mere suggestions.
All activities and schedules are still up to the couple to decide
on depending on their priorities.
When You Become Engaged
• Don't forget to tell your parents the happy news as soon as
possible that is if they haven't already guessed. If you are having
an engagement party, it would be a good idea to keep your close
friends and relatives in the know, too. • An organizer would be
best to have handy. This will help you keep track of all the
appointments, payments and other activities that you must keep
track of. • Have your engagement photo taken. It would be nice to
have as a keepsake of this memorable time in your life.
6 to 12 Months in Advance of the Wedding Day
• The couple should have already picked and decided on the
wedding date. Make the reservations for the venue where the
ceremony and reception is to be held. • Set an appointment with the
wedding officiates. • Establish a budget for the wedding, and try
as much as possible to stick to it. • Prepare a wedding guest list.
You wouldn't want to leave somebody uninvited unintentionally. •
Find a photographer, florist, musicians, and a caterer. Obtain
estimates for these services. • Register at the bridal gift
registry at your favorite stores and at Brides.com. Most places
allow you to do this online. • Decide on a wedding dress and
accessories to go with it. If you are having a seamstress make you
one, this is the time to have it arranged. Several fittings may be
required for this. • For the bride, select your bridesmaids. Set a
date for ordering dresses for them.
4 to 6 Months Before the Wedding Day
• Have the invitations, stationeries, and thank you notes
ordered. • The photographer, florist, musician, and caterer should
have already been chosen. Go over details with each of these
services to make sure that everything is as agreed upon. • For the
groom, select attire. • Honeymoon reservations should be made
already at this point. • Confirm the delivery of the bridal
gown.
2 Months Before the Wedding Day
• Decide on your rehearsal dinner. • If you are having
out-of-town attendants, arrange for their lodging. • Make an
appointment with your chosen photographer for the shooting of the
bridal portrait. • Order the wedding cake.
1 Month In Advance of the Wedding Day
• The couple should decide on a wedding band set. • Mail the
invitations. • Check the attire for the wedding party. • The couple
attends showers.
2 Weeks Before the Wedding Day
• Apply for the marriage license and attend to other legal
matters, especially for the bride - name and address changes on
bank accounts and other official documents. • Plan a wedding
hairstyle and make-up with your stylist. • Check with the caterer
and the reception venue for last minute changes.
1 Week Before the Wedding Day
• Do your honeymoon packing. • Wrap gifts for the groom and
attendants. • Schedule the wedding rehearsal. • Remind the wedding
party of the exact time and place for the occasion.
On Your Wedding Day
• Have breakfast! Fainting on the aisle wouldn't be cool. • Get
your hair and make-up done. • Shake off all your worries and enjoy
your day.
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