Planning a successful wedding requires careful planning. We have created timeline for some of the most important elements of your wedding planning process.
1 year before your wedding day (or anytime after your engagement)
Announce your engagement
Determine the wedding date
The bride and groom should introduce the parents, if they haven't already met
Set your budget
Hire the wedding planner
Research possible reception sites
Make a rough draft of the guest list
Join a fitness club if you aren't already a member at one. Planning and going through your wedding is going to be a lot of fun, but you will need to be in good shape to handle the demands of the wedding planning process.
Research your bridal shower favors and wedding favors
6-9 months before
Decide on your caterer
Hunt for your wedding gown
Select your wedding party
Book a DJ or a band
Sign up with a bridal gift registry
Shop for the bridal attendants' dresses
Choose a florist
Hire a photographer and a videographer
4-6 months before
Finalize your wedding guest list
Search for a hotel for your out of town guests
Order your wedding invitations
Purchase your wedding gown
Call the bakeries or cake decorators in your area to check for date availability.
Make travel arrangements for your honeymoon
2-4 months before
Order your wedding favors
Shop for your wedding bands
Find out about your state's marriage license procedures
Reserve or purchase the tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen
If required by your state, get a blood test
Finalize your wedding reception menu with your caterer
Order you wedding cake
Contact your ceremony site about your ceremony music
Make arrangements about your reception music (DJ or band)
Organize the rehearsal dinner
Reserve tables and other necessary items with a party rental company
1-2 months before
Run a complete test of your wedding makeup and hairdo. Invite some friends with you.
Mail or deliver the wedding invitations
1-3 weeks before
Complete the final seating chart for the wedding reception
Contact photographer with the details of the ceremony and reception sites
Provide your reception venue with a final head count based on the RSVPs received
If necessary, make final adjustments to your wedding gown
Facials should be booked for the bride, groom and bridesmaids
Get your luggage ready for the honeymoon
Your bridesmaid or a reliable friend should make sure the following items are promptly delivered: Toasting glasses, Band-Aids, Nail clippers, Cake knife, Emergency sewing kit
Last minute
Most importantly, relax. This is supposed to be a fun experience.
You are about to experience one of the best days of your life.
Welcome your out-of-town guests
To help you relax, do some light physical exercise
Have your hairstylist and makeup artist do their magic on you
Keep smiling, it's your special day!
About the Author: George Meszaros http://www.sweet-reflections.com
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