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Six to twelve months |
Four to six months |
Two to four months |
One to two months |
Final weeks
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Six to twelve months
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Decide budget. Discuss sharing of expenses. SEE: Budget worksheet
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Decide type of wedding: ____ Formal ____ Semi-formal ____ Informal
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Choose location of ceremony
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Site:
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Phone:
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Select clergy or officiant
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Name:
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Phone:
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Decide size of wedding party. Choose attendants. SEE: Bridal party list
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Select gown, veil and accessories
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Shop:
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Phone:
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Select attendants' gowns
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Shop:
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Phone:
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Compile invitation list. SEE: Guest list.
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Select reception site. SEE: Directory
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Site:
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Phone:
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Plan details of reception. SEE: Reception checklist
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Select men's formal wear. SEE: Formal wear
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Shop:
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Phone:
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Select photographer. SEE: Photo checklist
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Name:
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Phone:
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Select videographer. SEE: Video
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Name:
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Phone:
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Have engagement photos made
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Date:
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Time:
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Submit engagement announcement to newspaper. SEE: Announcing your news
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Select florist. SEE: Flower checklist
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Shop:
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Phone:
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Select caterer. SEE: Catering.
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Name:
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Phone:
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Select bridal registry. SEE: Registry list
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Shop:
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Phone:
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Select musicians for ceremony. SEE: Music
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Name:
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Phone:
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Select musicians for reception. SEE: Music
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Name:
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Phone:
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Discuss honeymoon plans. SEE: Planning your honeymoon, Travel agents, Honeymoon checklist
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Order personalized wedding favors. SEE: Favors & sweets
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Six to twelve months | Four to six months | Two to four months | One to two months | Final weeks
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Four to six months Return to top of file
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Order invitations, stationery, wedding programs. SEE: Invitations, Guest list
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Stationer: _____________________ Delivery
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Date:
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Phone:
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Finalize honeymoon plans. SEE: Honeymoon checklist
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Travel agency: _________________________________
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Phone:
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Find a place to live. SEE: Your new home, Apartments
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Shop for home furnishings
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Set appointment for physical exam and to update immunizations.
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Order flowers
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Shop for wedding bands, order engraving. SEE: Wedding rings, Diamond care
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Apply for or renew passports if necessary
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Arrange rate for block of hotels rooms for out-of-town guests. SEE: Guest accommodations
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Try out new hairstyles you are considering. SEE: Hair salons and beauty services
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Six to twelve months | Four to six months | Two to four months | One to two months | Final weeks
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Two to four months Return to top of file
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Address wedding invitations and/or announcements
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Get form for submitting announcement to newspaper. SEE: Announcing your news
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Select attendants' gifts, bride's and groom's gifts to each other. SEE: Gifts of food
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Set date with fiance to get marriage license. SEE: The
marriage license
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Schedule fittings for bridal gown, make appointments for attendants' fittings.
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Bridal gown fitting: _____________________
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Date:
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Time:
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Maid of Honor:_________________________
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Date:
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Time:
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Bridesmaid:___________________________
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Date:
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Time:
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Bridesmaid:___________________________
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Date:
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___________________
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Time:
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Bridesmaid:___________________________
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Date:
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Time:
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Bridesmaid:___________________________
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Date:
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Time:
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Reserve rental items for ceremony and reception. SEE: Tents and rentals
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Order cakes. SEE: Wedding cakes
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Baker:
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Phone:
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Mail invitations to arrive six weeks before wedding
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Buy shoes for bride, attendants. Arrange for dying if necessary. SEE: Headpiece, veil, shoes
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Six to twelve months | Four to six months | Two to four months | One to two months | Final weeks
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One to two months >Return to top of file
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Arrange for final gown fittings
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Date:
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Time:
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___________________
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Attendants' final gown fittings
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Date:
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___________________
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Time:
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Have formal wedding portrait taken
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Date:
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___________________
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Time:
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Make reservations for rehearsal dinner. SEE: The rehearsal dinner
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Date: _____________ Time: _____________
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Place:
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___________________
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Phone:
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Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheon
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Date: _____________ Time: _____________
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Place:
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Phone:
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Confirm honeymoon trip reservations. Get luggage ready, start packing. SEE: Honeymoon checklist
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Order reception decorations: balloons, candles, flowers, table favors
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Submit wedding announcement and photo to newspaper. SEE: Announcing your news
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Six to twelve months | Four to six months | Two to four months | One to two months | Final weeks
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Two weeks Return to top of file
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Double check attire and accessories for all members of the wedding party.
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Confirm time and date of rehearsal with members of the wedding party.
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Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheon
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Review reception seating plans and order place cards if necessary.
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Arrange to move your belongings to new home.
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Arrange for name and address changes: accounts, credit cards, licenses, insurance.
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Schedule appointments for personal care:
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Hair styling: _________ Date: _____________
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Time:
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___________________
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Phone:
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___________________
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Facial: _____________ Date: _____________
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Time:
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___________________
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Phone:
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___________________
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Manicure: __________ Date: _____________
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Time:
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___________________
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Phone:
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___________________
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Massage: __________ Date: _____________
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Time:
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___________________
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Phone:
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___________________
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Confirm transportation and arrival times for the wedding party.
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Six to twelve months | Four to six months | Two to four months | One to two months | Final weeks
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One week Return to top of file
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Final consultations: caterer, florist, musicians, photographer, videographer, limo.
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Pick up wedding rings. Check engravings and sizings.
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Give final guest count to reception facility and caterer. SEE: Reception checklist
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Count:
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Host bridesmaids’ luncheon.
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Finish packing for honeymoon. SEE: Honeymoon checklist
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Six to twelve months | Four to six months | Two to four months | One to two months | Final weeks
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The day before Return to top of file
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Keep personal appointments. _______________________________________________
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Relax and get plenty of rest. Your planning is complete.
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