Youre Engaged!You Certainly Want To Enjoy This Wonderful And Magical Time In Your Life But You Know That Planning Your Own Wedding Is Going To Be A Big Job! The Following Checklists Might Make It A Little Easier For You To Keep It Simple, Keep It Organized And Keep You Sane!bThe 12-Month Countdownbb6-12 Months Before Your WeddingbThe Wedding Date Has Been Set And Now Like Any Large Project, Its A Good Idea To Step Back And Take A Look At The Big Picture First, Then Break It Down To The Finer Details Later. BThe Big Picture: Who, What, Where And How:bulli Decide Who Will Pay For What, Where Youll Get Married And How Expenses Will Be Sharedlili Talk To Friends, Family, Bridal Consultants Or Wedding Coordinators To Get The Direction You Need For Starting An Organization System.li Li For Most Couples, The Wedding Day Can Be A Blur, So Decide Early On The Best Way To Capture Your Special Days Cherished Memories - Like With An Adesso Photo Guest Book.liulbThe DetailsbOnce You Have Your Organization System In Place, Start Going Down Your To-do Detail List. Here Are A Few Of The Critical Ones:ulli Call Your Church Or Synagogue For An Appointment With The Officiatelili Explore Pre-marriage Counselinglili Decide On What Size Wedding You Wantlili Consider And Decide On Wedding Attendantslili Start A Guest List For The Weddinglili Begin Determining Ideasthemescolor Schemes For Your Wedding And Receptionlili Select A Reception Location And A Caterer If Need Belili Consider Reception Entertainmentlili Select A Floristlili Together, Shop For Wedding Ringslili Select A Wedding Dress, Headpiece And Schedule Fittingslili Decide On The Bridesmaids Dressesliul B4 6 Months Prior To Wedding DatebAs The Wedding Date Gets Closer, The To-do List Will Consist Of Finer And Finer Details. And Because You Put An Organization System In Place Months Ago, You Wont Miss A One!ulli Check Details And Requirements For Marriage Licenselili Coordinate Theme And Color Schemes With Florist And Decoratorlili Decide On A Gift Registry And Register Your Gift Selectionslili Order Your Invitations And Other Wedding Stationerylili Shop For The Grooms Attire And Select What The Men In The Wedding Will Wearlili Select Wedding Ceremony Readingslili Select Wedding Ceremony Musiclili Decide And Order Wedding Favorslili Select A Bakery For The Cakelili Arrange And Plan Honeymoonlili Review Your Agreements With All Your Vendors And Service Providers To Insure You Havent Forgotten Any Details.liulb2-Months And Countingb UlliMail Out InvitationsliliArrange And Plan Your Rehearsal DinnerliliSelect And Purchase Your Wedding Day AccessoriesliliArrange Attendants PartiesliliCoordinate And Prepare Accommodations For Out-of-town GuestsliliSelect A Hairdresser And Makeup Artist And Schedule Those AppointmentsliliFinalize Those Honeymoon Plansliulb1-Month To Go!bulli Last Wedding Dress Fittinglili Final Fitting For Bridesmaids Dresseslili Final Fitting For Men Attendantslili Get Marriage Licenselili Have Your Wedding Attendants Partieslili Shop And Purchase Your Outfit To Wear When You Leave The Receptionlili Organize The Final Check List Of Wedding Day Eventslili Confirm All The Wedding Day "accessories" Are In Order, I.e. Rings, Pillows, Garter, Etc.liulb2-Weeks Remaining! It's Finalizing Time.bulliFinalize Entertainment ArrangementsliliGo Over And Finalize Music Lists, And Special Music Events, I.e. First Dance, Dance With Parents, Etc.liulb1-Week Before Your Big Day!bulli Review Your Marriage License To Make Sure Its In Orderlili Prepare Seating Arrangements For Ceremonylili Prepare Payment Envelopes For Officiate, Entertainment And Vendors And Give To The Person Who Will Handle Thatlili Confirm Honeymoon Reservationslili Make Necessary Honeymoon Preparations, I.e. Bank, Travelers Checks, Etc.lili Prepare And Pack For Honeymoonlili Confirm Out-of-town Guest Accommodations And Transportationlili Check In With The Florist To Confirm Arrival Time Set Uplili Have Your Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal Letting Everyone Know What They Will Do On The Wedding Daylili Have And ENJOY Your Rehearsal Dinner!liulbYour Wedding Day!bulli Allow Plenty Of Time For Your Scheduled Hair And Makeup Appointmentslili Allow At Least 2 Hours For Dressinglili Bring The Rings And Marriage LicenseliulAnd MOST IMPORTANTLY, Take A Long Deep Breath And Relax And Enjoy Your Day!
