The North Platte Telegraph Bridal Guide 2023 | 5 12 MONTH WEDDING CHECKLIST
ize order. Buy attendants’ gifts. Experiment with hairstyle and makeup changes. Buy bride’s and attendants’ shoes; send to be dyed. Order wedding and groom’s cakes. Plan the ceremony and select music for the service. You should receive your invitations at least three months before the wedding; send them out immediately. Don’t forget to request a reply date of at least five weeks before the wedding. Register for wedding gifts at the stores of your choice. Decide on reception menu and select beverage options; decide if there will be an open bar. 1-2 months before wedding Final bridal fitting. Final attendants’ fittings. Confirm honeymoon reservations. Select reception decorations: balloons, candles, table favors, etc. Select ceremony accessories: unity can- dle, ring pillow, guest book, etc. Select personal accessories: handbag, garter, engraved goblets, guest me- mentos, etc. Finalize arrangements with officiant. Finalize arrangements with musicians taking part in the ceremony. Arrange bridesmaids’ lunch or brunch. Finalize arrangements with photogra- pher and videographer. Discuss any special shots you want. Finalize arrangements with musicians, disc jockey and master of ceremonies for the reception. Finalize arrangements with florist, specifying time and place of delivery. Finalize transportation arrangements. Make sure all clothes for bridesmaids, groomsmen and ushers will be ready on time and that they have the appro- priate accessories. Apply for marriage license. Formally inform employer of leave of absence. 2 weeks before wedding Invite guests to rehearsal dinner. Move your belongings into new home. Review reception seating and place cards. Confirm lodging for out-of-town guests. Record gifts as you receive them and write thank-you notes. Arrange for gown cleaning and bouquet preservation after the wedding.
Finalize arrangements with hall and caterer, confirming final number of guests (preferably in writing). Finalize arrangements with baker re- garding cake. Pick up wedding dress and bridesmaids’ dresses. Groom or best man arranges final fit- tings for men in the wedding party. Prepare envelopes with payments for the officiant, reception hall, musicians, disc jockey, etc. Ask officiant when he/she would like to receive your marriage license. Begin packing for honeymoon. 1 week before wedding Pick up wedding rings and check en- gravings and sizes. Final consultations with florist, musi- cians, photographer, videographer, etc. If you are having a rehearsal, present attendants with gifts. Men have final fitting two to three days before the wedding and pick up for- malwear and shoes. Make a wedding day schedule and give everyone copies at the rehearsal dinner. Relax the day before; keep personal appointments; finish honeymoon packing. Day of the wedding Give payment envelopes to the best man, who will deliver them after the ceremony and at the reception. Go to hairdresser, makeup artist and manicurist. Make sure the car keys, wedding rings, marriage license, keys to the new house, airplane tickets, hotel confir- mations and honeymoon spending money are all assembled. Arrange for your car, your going-away outfits and your luggage to be deliv- ered to the reception hall. Arrange for someone to bring tissues, lipstick and any other personal items to the reception. Be dressed and ready for the pic- ture-taking two hours before the ceremony or according to the arrange- ments made with your photographer. Relax and enjoy your big day.
JESS DEHAVEN St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
6-12 months before wedding Determine budget. Decide type of wedding: formal, semi-formal or informal. Choose ceremony location. Discuss dates with clergy or officiant. Choose attendants. Select gown style. Select veil style. Select attendants’ apparel. Compile bride’s and groom’s invitation list. Select reception site. Select caterer. Select wedding planner. Plan details of reception. Select photographer. Have engagement photos taken. Select music for reception. Select videographer. Select florist. Discuss gown colors and styles with mothers of bride and groom. If composing own vows, inform offici- ant. 4-6 months before wedding Select men’s formalwear and arrange for final fitting a few days before wed- ding. Select ceremony musicians and music. Make honeymoon plans. Print map to include with invitations. Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Have physical exams and update immu- nizations. Buy wedding rings and order engraving. Finalize invitation list with families. Visit hairdresser and manicurist; make wedding day appointments for bridal party. Order all printed items, including invita- tions, thank-you notes, programs and napkins. Order needed utensils, which may in- clude engraved cake knife, personalized champagne glasses and a box for mon- etary gifts. 2-4 months before wedding Reserve rental items: candelabra, arches, canopy, lines, etc. Arrange rehearsal dinner. Shop for trousseau and apparel for hon- eymoon and prenuptial parties. Reserve limousine, carriage, trolley or coach transportation. Review florist’s arrangements and final-
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