WEDDING DAY

TIMELINE CHECKLIST

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AS SOON AS YOUR ENGAGED Make your announcement to family & friends Plan your "be my bridesmaid/groomsmen" proposal package Set a budget and determine who is paying for what Decide what type of wedding you want : style, size, location, time of day, etc Make a Pinterest board...aka turn it from "secret" to live Draft a preliminary guest list : Bride’s, Groom’s, Bride’s family, Groom’s family Research ceremony & reception locations, book tours to see the spaces

18 MONTHS BEFORE Propose to your wedding party Finalize your wedding date Book your ceremony & reception venues Interview wedding photographers & hire one

12 MONTHS BEFORE Schedule your engagement session Shop for your wedding dress Book a block of hotel rooms for out of state guests Order thank you notes for engagement gifts Register for engagement gifts Interview wedding planners & hire one, if desired Interview florists & hire one Interview entertainment & hire one

11 MONTHS BEFORE Plan your ceremony & reception decor Plan engagement party Interview wedding videographers & hire one Begin dress research

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10 MONTHS BEFORE Finalize guest list Schedule your engagement session Set up your registries Book your officiant Research marriage license & residency requirement if you’re not getting married in your own county

9 MONTHS BEFORE Go dress shopping & order your dress Book your hair & makeup Go dress shopping with your bridesmaids Take your engagement photos Interview cake bakers & hire one

8 MONTHS BEFORE Shop for your jewelry, shoes, hair pieces & any weather appropriate outerwear Shop for jewelry, shoes, hair pieces & any weather appropriate outerwear for your bridesmaids Plan & book your honeymoon Order Bridesmaids dresses Schedule your cake tasting Order Save the Dates

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6 MONTHS BEFORE Send out Save the Dates Book day of transportation for the bridal party & out of town guests Book your wedding night hotel room - request north facing room for getting ready room for Bride & Groom Find your invitation suite

5 MONTHS BEFORE Rent reception items like tables, chairs, linens, etc Check in with your entertainment to make sure you don’t need to rent any further equipment Cake tasting Go dress shopping for flower girl & order Give a guest list for your bridal shower to your Maid of Honor Update your gift registry for bridal shower Order wedding invitations

4 MONTHS BEFORE Choose Groom & Groomsmen attire Provide guest’s addresses to calligrapher Plan your hair & makeup trial Create a list of songs you want your entertainment to play Schedule dance lessons Order wedding rings Draft wedding programs

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3 MONTHS BEFORE Have your first dress fitting Order guest book

Order wedding programs

2 MONTHS BEFORE Send out invitations Schedule a tasting with the caterer Order gifts for attendants & parents

4-6 WEEKS BEFORE Confirm number of bouquets, boutonnieres & centerpieces with your florist Start a seating chart Schedule a meeting with your photographer Mail our thank you notes from bridal shower Order items for welcome bags for out of town guests Finish any DIY projects Apply for marriage license Order gifts for your future spouse Break in your wedding shoes Schedule the Groom’s hair apt for 1 week before Have your final dress fitting Pick up your wedding rings

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2 WEEKS BEFORE Get your marriage license Create a day-of schedule for your wedding party and family Give final guest count to your caterer Confirm arrival times for all vendors Pick up your wedding dress

WEEK OF Relax Confirm any last minute changes with vendors they apply with Have Groom, Groomsmen & fathers pick up their tuxes Give reception coordinator (or wedding planner) final seating chart Confirm hair & makeup appointments Pack for honeymoon Deliver welcome bags to hotel Assign someone to be in charge of taking care of your dress and the Groom’s tux Schedule your manicure & pedicure

DAY BEFORE Get your manicure & pedicure done Put all of details in one place for your photographer Invitation suite Both wedding bands & engagement ring Jewelry Dress Family heirlooms Something old, blue, new Shoes Etc Go over the itinerary one last time and then relax Attend rehearsal and dinner Drink plenty of water Eat plenty of protein and vegetables Get some rest Organize tipping envelopes Give your parents & attendants thank you gifts

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DAY OF Allow your Maid of Honor to do her job and be your point person

AFTER Mail thank you cards to guests within 8 weeks of returning from your honeymoon Send thank you notes to your vendors Send change of address to the post office, if applicable Change your last name on necessary forms

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