Planning Checklist

Planning Checklist 12 Months or More  Select date and time  Decide on theme and style of wedding  Choose a color theme  Select and reserve location for ceremony and reception  Settle on a budget  Contact and book the officiant  Start guest list  Decide on wedding party

9-12 Months  Start interviewing, pricing and booking vendors (photographer, videographer, florist, cake maker, musicians)  Visit your officiant  Complete your guest list  Pick out tuxedos  Shop for wedding dress  Obtain passports if needed  Shop for rings

6-9 Months  Register for gifts  Start planning honeymoon  Finalize vendor contracts  Shop and order for bridesmaid, flower girl dresses  Shop and order invitations

4-5 Months  Register for gifts  Ask attendants to submit measurements  Schedule and reserve rehearsal and rehearsal dinner  Arrange any required premarital classes  Book a block of rooms at a hotel for guests  Choose cake design and flavors  Confirm honeymoon reservations

3 Months  Make appointment with hair dresser  Finalize flowers, catering, music list, photo list  Plan or purchase wedding favors  Shop for attendant gifts  Purchase undergarments and arrange for a fitting Presented by Chica and Jo. Please visit us at http://chicaandjo.com for more fun project ideas! 2 Months  Address and mail invitations  Get marriage license  Purchase guest book, toasting glasses, ring bearer pillow, flower girl basket  Create a wedding day schedule and distribute to vendors  Purchase or make wedding programs

1 Month  Have final fitting  Finalize vows  Send invitations for rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

1-2 Weeks  Arrange any necessary bridal party transportation  Break in wedding shoes  Make final payments to vendors  Confirm arrival times for all vendors  Pack for honeymoon  Send wedding schedule, maps, etc. to wedding party  Place fee for officiant in sealed envelope  Give final guest count to caterer  Assemble programs and favors  Prepare emergency kit for wedding day  Prepare baskets for bathrooms at the reception  Prepare a list of things not to forget for the ceremony  Delegate wedding day tasks

1 Day  Get manicure and pedicure  Give officiant fee to best man for delivery  Give wedding rings to best man and maid of honour  Pack everything for ceremony and reception  Finish packing for honeymoon

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