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9-12 Months Before: Set a Budget - Date - Time Place your engagement announcement in the newspaper and on QuincyBuzz.com Determine the type of wedding you want...day/evening...indoor/outdoor...formal/casual...destination Research availability of church...reception location Book your location and rent a tent if outdoor Research caterers Select and book your ceremony location Who will officiate if not your minister or priest Decide how many guests you will invite Reserve blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests Book the band or DJ Decide on how many attendants, groomsmen, ushers, flower girls, ring bearers Begin to look for bridal gowns, bridesmaid's dresses, tuxedos Begin shopping for a photographer and videographer Begin looking for a florist Create a bridal registry and/or an engagement registry Consider pre-marital counseling |
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| 6-9 Months Before: | |
Begin to compile your guest list with both families Select your attendants Purchase the bridal gown...groom's tuxedo...bridesmaid's dresses Arrange for groomsmen to be measured for tuxedos...if they are not local, most shops will measure as a courtesy Shop for the bridal headpiece, veil and other accessories Begin to plan the honeymoon Select a florist and choose flowers Order the wedding cake Reserve the location of the Rehearsal Dinner Arrange transportation...limousines, horse & carriage, vans etc |
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| 4-6 Months Before: | |
Make an appointment for a physical exam and dental exam Check requirements for your wedding location....blood test etc Shop for wedding rings Choose the invitations and stationery Make sure all the men's attire is selected and they have been measured Complete the guest list Shop for trousseau Help mothers to select their dresses Finalize the honeymoon arrangements |
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| 2-4 Months Before: | |
Confirm the menu and details with the caterer Prepare maps and directions to the ceremony location, reception and hotel Select wedding rings Buy a guest book Confirm dates and times with Rehearsal Dinner restaurant, church and reception venue Plan the bridesmaid's luncheon and other parties Design the program for the ceremony Finalize the details with the florist, photographer, videographer, DJ, band etc Finalize the Rehearsal Dinner menu Confirm the wedding cake details with the Bakery |
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| 6-8 Weeks Before: | |
Mail invitations and announcements Check with your local newspaper for details and timing of wedding announcement Set appointment with photographer for pre-bridal photos Buy gifts for attendants Set appointments for hair, nails and makeup Hire transportation...limo etc |
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| 4-6 Weeks Before: | |
Decide and confirm menu for the reception. Give estimated number of guests Buy a gift for the groom Schedule final fitting for the bridal gown Pick up wedding rings Purchase all wedding accessories...ring pillow,garter belt, candles, goblets, cake knife etc Confirm florist details Plan seating arrangements for the reception Print placement cards Final fitting of bridesmaid's dresses Buy a gift for the bride Choose the music for the ceremony and reception...first dance, parents dances etc Give the music information to the musicians and/or DJ |
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| 2 Weeks Before: | ||
Make arrangements to have wedding gifts moved to your new home Handle business and legal changes, such as name and address Prepare wedding announcement for the newspaper Confirm hotel reservations for guests Be sure all wedding attire and accessories are ready Get marriage license and any blood tests if needed |
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| One Week Before: | |
Review seating details with the ushers Finalize seating arrangements Reconfirm honeymoon reservations and make sure you have tickets etc Begin packing for the honeymoon Call guests that have not responded Finish placement cards for the reception Review final details with photographer etc Give final headcount to caterer Confirm with musicians and/or DJ Delegate responsibilities to individuals for the wedding day Wrap the wedding party gifts Finalize rehearsal dinner arrangements |
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| One Day Before: | |
Get a massage to relax Stay with your family the night before and get to sleep early The Big Day: Make sure the best man and maid of honor sign the marriage license Allow plenty of time to get dressed Relax with a hot bath Go to hairdresser and makeup appointments ENJOY and cherish each moment of your day! |
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