Wedding Timetable

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Careful Planning and scheduling will enable you to truly enjoy every moment of your wedding day.  Arrangements for a large formal wedding should begin at least 8 to 12 months in advance; however many beautiful weddings are put together in considerably less time.  The important thing is to follow a timetable; and let your contracted suppliers help you.  Share the planning duties with your fiancé, your families and your attendants--much of the fun is doing it together!

SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS

• Decide budget; discuss sharing of expenses.
• Decide the type of wedding;    __ formal   __semi-formal   __informal
• Choose ceremony location ____________________      Phone _________________
• Discuss an alternate date(s) with clergy or officiator.
• Decide size of wedding party and choose your attendants.
• Select gown style.  Shop______________________      Phone _________________
• Select veil style.  Shop _______________________       Phone _________________
• Select attendants' apperal shop.  __________________  Phone ______________
• Complete bride's and groom's invitation lists.  No. bride______  No. groom ______
• Select reception site  ___________________________ Phone______________
• Select caterer/wedding consultant  _________________  Phone _____________
• Plan details of reception.
• Select photographer  __________________________  Phone _______________
• Have engagement picture taken.  Date  _________________  Time  __________
• Select music for reception  ______________________ Phone  ______________
• Select videographer  __________________________  Phone  ______________
• Select florist.  _______________________________  Phone  ______________
• Discuss gown colors and styles with mothers of bride and groom.
• Select candle gifts and candles for place settings from Mollys 5K Kandle.

FOUR TO SIX MONTHS

• Select men's formalwear. ______________________  Phone  _______________
• Select ceremony musicians and music.
  • _____________________________________  Phone  _______________
• Make honeymoon plans
• Decide on new living arrangement: buying, leasing, renting?
• Consult decorator about home decor  _____________  Phone  _______________
• Register gift preferences with one or more bridal registry.
  • __________________________
  • __________________________
  • __________________________
• Order invitations, personal stationary, programs, napkins, Candles, etc.
  •  Stationer________________ Delivery date _________  Phone ___________
• Professionally prepare and print map to include with invitations.
• Set aside hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
• Have physical examinations and update immunizations.
• Buy wedding rings; order engraving.
• Remember the candles!

TWO TO FOUR MONTHS 

• Reserve rental items; candelabra, arches, canopy, linens, etc.
• Arrange rehearsal dinner  _______________________  Phone _______________
• Shop for trousseau and apparel for honeymoon; prenuptial parties.
• Reserve limousine, carriage, trolley or coach transportation
• Address wedding invitations, consider professional calligrapher
• Review florist's arrangements, finalize order.
• Buy attendants' gifts and your gifts for each other.
• Experiment with hair styles and makeup changes.
• Buy bride's and attendants' shoes--send to dyer.
• Order wedding and groom's cakes.
• Still time to order personalized candles.

ONE TO TWO MONTHS

• Mail invitations four to six weeks before wedding.
• Call all your contracted services to confirm arrangements.
• Final bridal fitting.  Date  _________________  Time.  ___________________
• Final attendants' fitting.  Date _______________Time.  __________________
• Confirm honeymoon trip reservations, begin packing.
• Select reception decorations--balloons, candles, flowers, table favors.
• Select ceremony accessories--unity candle, ring pillow, guest book, etc.
• Select personal accessories--handbag, garter, engraved goblets, guest momentos.
• Arrange bridesmaids' brunch or luncheon.
  • Details. _____________________________________
• Buy marriage license.

TWO WEEKS

• Schedule appointments for hair stylist, facial, manicure, massage.
  • Appointments  ______________________________
  •                        ______________________________
  •                        ______________________________
• Invite wedding party and guests to rehearsal dinner.
• Move your personal and mutual belongings to new home.
• Review reception seating and order place cards from calligrapher.
• Confirm lodging for out-of-town guests with reserved hotels.
• Record gifts as you receive them; write thank you notes.
• Schedule caterer for gift opening party.  ___________________  phone ____________
• Arrange for gown cleaning and bouquet preservation after wedding.

ONE WEEK

• Pick up wedding rings, check engravings and sizes.
• Final consultations; florist, musicians, photographer, videographer.
• Give final guest count to reception facility and caterer.
• Remind men to pick up formal wear and shoes.  Check for fit.
• Make a wedding day schedule and give everyone copies at rehearsal dinner
• Relax the day before; keep personal appointments; finish honeymoon packing.
• Your planning is complete.  Your day will be wonderful.

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