? BOOK YOUR REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE and any other event venues like welcome reception or next-day brunch. ? RESERVE ANY LOGISTIC NEEDS such as tents, chairs, tables, linens, valet services, portable toilets, transportation for the wedding party and/or guests, etc. Let the groomsmen know where to come to be measured. ? ON TO THE GROOM! Select his look first and then the groomsmen. Schedule fittings for at least six weeks before the wedding and a final fitting at two weeks prior. ? Once you’ve found THE dress, ORDER YOUR GOWN AND ACCESSORIES – including your veil and shoes. Then have your bridesmaids be measured and order their dresses and shoes. ? Take a trusted friend who is a bridesmaid with you to SELECT THE BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES. ? Go to a travel agent and START PLANNING THE HONEYMOON. For a small wedding, consider hand stenciled invitations. If your wedding is still nine months or more away, consider ordering save-the-date cards. ? Go to a quality stationer and SELECT A STYLE FOR YOUR INVITATIONS. Online registries are convenient for out of town guests. Check out some of the most popular registry items in this issue. ? MAKE YOUR LONG-TERM BEAUTY PLAN – including weight loss, teeth whitening, aesthetic treatments and haircuts. Attend a bridal fair or wedding dress trunk show for ideas then shop local. Consider making a small list of a dozen or so MUST HAVE shots for your photographer. ? When you SELECT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER, have engagement photos taken so you get comfortable with one another. Make all your plans with vendors in writing. ? RESEARCH YOUR WEDDING VENDORS You’ll want to select your photographer, caterer, bartender, florist, bakery and musicians as soon as possible. Discuss religious requirements, like premarital counseling. ![]() ? Once your ceremony location is set, SELECT YOUR OFFICIANT. Wherever the wedding is, book a block of rooms at a convenient hotel for your out of town guests. Considering a destination wedding? Some venues come complete with their own wedding planner. ? RESEARCH AND BOOK CEREMONY AND RECEPTION LOCATIONS. The guest count will determine many of your later decisions. Invite them personally to be in your wedding party. Talk to your fiancé and both of your parents or anyone else who may be contributing to the cost of the wedding. Make a wedding website at ? FIRST THINGS FIRST. ![]() We hope this checklist will help you get started in planning your special day. YOUR WEDDING! Planning your wedding can be overwhelming and staying organized is the key to a perfect day.
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