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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