Tips To Help You Finish Your Wedding Planning
When you plan a successful wedding, careful planning is required
. For your wedding planning process, we have created timeline for some of the most important elements.
For 1 year before your wedding day (or anytime after your engagement)
Announce your engagement
Determine when the wedding should be
The bride and groom must remember to introduce the parents, if they haven't already met
Set your budget
A wedding planner should be hired
Research possible reception sites
Make a rough draft of the guest list
Try joining a fitness club if you're not a member yet. 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.
Don't forget to research your bridal shower favors and wedding favors
Tips for 6-9 months before
Decide on your caterer
Try to find that wedding gown
Have you selected your wedding party?
You should book a DJ or a band
Sign up with a bridal gift registry
Don't forget to shop for the bridal attendant's dresses
Choosing a florist
Did you hire a photographer and a videographer?
For 4-6 months before
Finalize your wedding guest list
For your out of town guests, search for a hotel
Order your wedding invitations
You should buy your wedding gown
To check for availability, call the bakeries or cake decorators in your area.
Making travel arrangements for your honeymoon
Tips for 2-4 months before
You should order your wedding favors
Try shopping for wedding bands
What are your state's marriage license procedures
Be sure you have reserved and purchased the tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen
If required by your state, get a blood test
Your wedding reception menu should be finalized with your caterer
Did you order your wedding cake?
Contact your ceremony site about your ceremony music
Arrangements about your reception music, whether DJ or band, should be made
Organize the rehearsal dinner
Reserve tables and other necessary items with a party rental company
1-2 months before
You should run a complete test of your wedding makeup and hairdo. Invite some friends with you.
The wedding invitations should be mailed or delivered
1-3 weeks before
Is the final seating chart for the wedding reception completed?
Contact photographer with the details of the ceremony and reception sites
Based on the RSVPs received, you should provide your reception venue with a final head count
Make final adjustments to your wedding gown if it's necessary
Remember that facials should be booked for the bride, groom and bridesmaids
Getting your luggage ready for the honeymoon
A reliable friend or your bridesmaid should make sure that the following items are promptly delivered: Toasting glasses, Band-Aids, Nail clippers, Cake knife, Emergency sewing kit.
For the last minute
Most importantly, try to relax. After all, this experience is suppose to be a fun one.
Don't forget that you are about to experience one of the best days of your life.
Be sure to welcome your out-of-town guests.
If you need help relaxing, then you should do some light physical exercise.
Have your hairstylist and makeup artist do their magic on you
Keep smiling, it's your special day!
by: Samuel Lasater
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