Wedding Wednesday - The Checklist !

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June 13, 2012 -The wedding is more than a year away, but it's never too early to start!
November 2012 - falling a bit behind....=s

 12 or More Months Before

•         Determine potential dates and times for your wedding.   Sept 2013!
  
•         Decide on the size, formality and setting of your wedding.small wedding of under 120
•         Create a wedding and engagement budget.  under $20,000
•         Reserve the locations for your wedding and reception.  we're doing it on the water ! ;)
•         Meet with and book your wedding officiant or clergy.just booked!
•         Choose your wedding party and confirm the participants.
•         Choose your wedding rings.
•         Draw up an initial guest list. brainstorming started on google docs!
•         Organize your engagement party.

    9–12 Months Before

•         Order your wedding dress and attendants’ attire.
•         Book your photographer and videographer.we're way ahead of schedule on this one ;)
  
•         Reserve a caterer. done
•         Arrange for decor, chair covers and linens.
•         Book your live entertainment or DJ.
•         Reserve your florist.
•         Order your wedding cake.
•         Reserve any rental items from the rental company.
•         Register your gift choices at your favourite stores.
•         Research accommodation for out-of-town guests.
•         Plan your honeymoon.planning!

    6–9 Months Before

•         Decide on your menu. we're ahead on this one!
•         Reserve the musicians and soloist for your ceremony.
•         Reserve your limousine service.
•         Order your invitations and any other stationery.
•         Order wedding favours for your guests.
•         Choose outfits for mother of the bride and mother of the groom.
•         Check marriage licence requirement

    3–6 Months Before

•         Finalize your guest list.
•         Choose the reader for your ceremony.
•         Finalize your order with the florist.
•         Reserve the men’s wedding attire.
•         Make an appointment with your hairdress

    2 Months Before

•         Mail the invitations.
•         Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own.
•         Finalize the reception menus.
•         Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and clergy or officiant.
•         Have the programs printed.
•         Purchase gifts for parents and attendants.
•         Make appointments for nails and make-up.
•         Schedule final dress fitting.

    1 Month Before

•         Apply for a marriage licence.
•         Plan the rehearsal dinner.
•         Meet with photographer and videographer.

    2 Weeks Before

•         Have a party for the attendants.
•         Draft the speeches.
•         Finalize reception details.
•         Call any guests who have not replied.
•         Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist for consultation.
•         Deliver song lists to musicians or playlists to disc jockey.
•         Confirm honeymoon reservations.

    1 Week Before

•         Finalize seating plan.
•         Determine the order for the procession.
•         Have your rehearsal.
•         Confirm accommodation reservations.
•         Pick up the attire for the groomsmen.
•         Confirm the final numbers with the caterer.
•         Confirm details with the limousine company.
•         Deliver your marriage licence to the officiant.
•         Draw up a seating arrangement for the reception and write out the place cards.
•         Choose someone to hand out the bombonieres or wedding favours.
•         Choose someone to return any rented items after the wedding.
•         Write any cheques required for the wedding day.
•         Pack for your honeymoon

    On the Day

•         Give the wedding bands to the best man.
•         Give the best man any cheques that need to be given out that day.
•         Present the attendants and parents with their gifts.
•         Relax and enjoy your special day!

    After the Wedding

•         Make a gift list and send out your thank-you notes.
•         Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants.
•         If you are changing your name, you can purchase a kit to make the job easy.
•         Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown.

source:
list  http://www.theperfectweddingguide.com/bride_list.html
picture valleyandcoblog.com