The North Platte Telegraph Bridal Guide 5
12 Month Wedding PLANNING GUIDE
_______ Research and select readings for ceremony _______ Make music selections for ceremony and reception _______ Decide upon and order favors _______ Select your baker, choose your cake, & groom’s cake ____ Help both mothers coordinate and find their dresses _______ Review your contracts with your service providers 2 Months Before Your Wedding _______ Have engagement portraits taken _______ Place your engagement announcement in the newspaper _______ Mail out invitations and announcements _______ Decide on the men's’ wedding attire _______ Arrange and plan your rehearsal dinner _______ Purchase your wedding day accessories _______ Arrange attendants' parties _______ Prepare accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests _______ Consider a hairdresser and/or makeup artist and book appointments _______ Finalize all honeymoon plans 1 Month Left! _______ Final wedding dress fitting _______ Final fitting for your wedding attendants _______ Obtain marriage license _______ Have your attendants' parties _______ Create a calendar of events for the wedding day. _______ Make sure your accessories are in order (rings, pillow, garter, etc.) 2 Weeks Remaining! _______ Finalize arrangements with the entertainer(s) _______ Provide a list of music you would like played _______ Finalize music during special events such as first dance, dance with dad, etc. _______ Pick up your wedding rings and make sure that the engravings are correct - Make sure they fit! 1 Week To GO! _______ If you can, take the week, or part of it, off from work!
_______ Inform your caterer of the total guest count _______ Confirm out-of-town guests have transportation and sleeping accommodations _______ Check with your florist to make sure they will arrive when scheduled. Your Wedding Day _______ Allow at least 2 hours for dressing _______ Allow plenty of time for makeup and style your hair _______ If photographs are to be taken before the ceremony, allow plenty of time for that! _______ Remember to bring the rings and marriage license _______ The groom’s parents should be seated about 5 minutes before start time _______ Mother of the bride is normally seated last _______ Take a deep breath, don't worry, be HAPPY & SMILE!
_______ Make sure your marriage license is in order _______ Prepare seating arrangements, if necessary ____ Confirm honeymoon reservations
_______ Pack your baggage for your honeymoon _______ Have your wedding ceremony rehearsal _______ Instruct your wedding party on what they will be doing on the day of the wedding _______ Have your rehearsal dinner _______ Make sure all wedding attire fits properly _______ Give the best man the amounts your vendors are to be paid on the day of the wedding
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