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Planning the Countdown to the Big Day

Many brides and grooms-to-be become nervous when it comes to planning their wedding. Yes, it is one of the biggest days of your lives, but with planning, there should be no reason to panic. The following article is a guide to help you plan your wedding in phases.

The following steps range from being suggestive to imperative. Consider all of the following steps, but be aware that all are not necessary and are subject to the specifications of your wedding. Consider the following information:

6-18 months before

  • Alert your family and close friends
  • Throw an engagement party hosted by the bride's family
  • Determine possible dates of the wedding day
  • Consult a venue for the ceremony to take place
  • Develop a budget for the wedding
  • Reserve a location for the reception
  • Hire a caterer if needed
  • Hire a photographer and/or videographer
  • Hire a DJ or band for the reception
  • Shop for wedding gown and attendants' dresses
  • Establish a gift registry
4-6 months before

  • Make formal wear arrangements for groom and ushers
  • Order invitations, thank you notes, and other needed stationery
  • Make reservations for the honeymoon
  • Hire a florist
  • Finalize the guest list
3 months before

  • Make arrangements for marriage license acquisition
  • Plan the wedding ceremony
  • Shop for wedding rings
  • Order the wedding cake
  • Plan for transportation such as a limo service
  • Arrange accommodations for out-of-town wedding guests
1-2 months before

  • Send invitations
  • Arrange for the wedding rehearsal and associated dinner
  • Purchase gifts for attendants, bride, and groom
  • Confirm all beauty appointments regarding the wedding day
  • Finalize agreement with photographer and/or videographer
  • Finalize floral arrangements
  • Finalize transportation plans for wedding day and night
  • Obtain marriage license
  • Plan for traveling abroad if needed (passports, immunization shots, etc.)
1-3 weeks before

  • Confirm catering arrangements and final count of guests
  • Pick up bridal gown and needed accessories
  • Make arrangements to pick up groom's garments and those of his ushers
  • Prepare envelopes to pay wedding venue, musicians, photographer, etc.
The night before the wedding

  • Finish packing for honeymoon
  • Give gifts to attendants at rehearsal dinner
  • Give payment envelopes to best man to give to service providers after the wedding
Day of the wedding

  • Bring car keys, wedding rings, wedding license, airline tickets, passports, money, etc.
  • Place wedding night luggage and honeymoon luggage in trunk of vehicle that will bring you to your wedding night destination
  • Be ready for the photographer


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