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Wedding Checklist
Wedding invitations and wedding stationery are important in setting the tone for, and personality of, your big day. But as important as the wedding invitations are, there are many other facets that work together to create the perfect wedding. Use this checklist to help sort it all out!
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16-9 Months Before
Start a wedding folder or binder to help you stay organized.
Extend an invitation to the people you would like to include in your wedding party. (i.e. bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc...)
Determine a head count, and make a guest list. A spreadsheet works best with columns for names, addresses, RSVPs, etc...
Book dates and venues for your ceremony and reception.
Now's a great time to start researching photographers, bands/DJs, florists, caterers and bakeries.
If you like, throw an engagement party.
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8 Months Before
Book the photographer and/or videographer.
Hire a caterer early this month, or next.
Select several hotels, with different price points, and book a block or rooms at each for out-of-town guests.
Purchase a dress. The ordering process and fittings typically take several months.
Register for gifts. Choose a minimum of three retailers and remember that your guests will use these for shower and engagement gifts too.
Purchase your Save the Dates. Wedding Save the Dates are a great way of giving your out-of-town guests plenty of time to plan their trip.
If you are planning on having a wedding website now's the time to launch it!
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Shop for the bridesmaids' dresses. Try to allow at least six months forthe gowns to be ordered and sized.
If you're planning on alternate transportation, such as a limo or a town car, book it now.
Start planning your honeymoon and check that your passports are up-to-date if you plan on leaving the country.
Plan your ceremony, meet with your officiant and obtain all of the official documents that you will need for the wedding.
Start scheduling the events of the day of, including a timeline.
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5-4 Months Before
Book a rehearsal and rehearsal dinner venue.
Choose songs for your first dance, the father/daughter dance, etc...
Purchase shoes and start your dress fittings - remember to take the shoes with you to the fittings so that the dress can be hemmed properly.
Schedule hair and makeup appointments. You may have a few test-runs/trials before you decide on a style.
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3 Months Before
Order wedding favors.
Purchase the wedding bands.
Finalize your menu and flowers.
Finalize your ceremony. Determine all readings, vows, songs, etc...
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2 Months Before
Send the invitations 6-8 weeks before the wedding. The RSVP cutoff should be three weeks after the postmark date.
Meet or speak with your photographer about shots and locations.
Review the playlist with your band of DJ.
Contact all of your vendors to ensure that they have all of the information they need and to ensure that they have the correct schedule.
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1 Month Before
Mail the rehearsal dinner invitations.
Enter RSVPs into your spreadsheet.
Plan your reception table seating. It's helpful to sketch out tables on a large piece of paper or poster board.
Touch base with your caterer once you have a final head count.
Send out as many final payments as possible.
Confirm times with all vendors
Purchase bridesmaids' gifts.
Now's a good time for that final cut and color if your hair is in need.
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The Week of the Wedding
Make arrangements to pick-up your dress or have it delivered if it hasn't been already.
Reconfirm times with all of your vendors.
Send a timeline to your bridal party; include contact information. It may also be helpful to delegate point people to handle the vendors if they need anything.
Organize tips in envelopes for the vendors and also any checks that you may owe them.
Book any spa treatments, manicures or pedicures for the day before the wedding.
Break in your shoes - a couple days in advance would be best.
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