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EDITOR Amy May WRITERS Jon Shoulders, Jennifer Willhite DESIGN Anna Perlich For editorial content, con- tact Amy May in the Daily Journal special publications department at 317-736-2726 14 or by email at amay@daily- WEDDING CHECKLIST journal.net. 4 Countdown to the big day For advertising content, 6 Wedding party roles contact the Daily Journal 12 Wedding budget advertising department at 317-736-2730. Southside Wedding, c/o FEATURES Daily Journal, 30 S. Water St. Suite A, Franklin, IN 46131 8 Dress trends 28 Doggone fun © 2020 by AIM Media Indiana, LLC. All Rights Featured couple International Reserved. 14 30 Reproduction of stories, trends photographs and advertise- Types of invites ments without permission 20 Wedding guest is prohibited. Stock images 34 etiquette provided by Adobe Stock. 22 Ring trends DAILY JOURNAL 3 COUNTDOWN TO THE BIG DAY CHECKLIST To help you get a better understanding of how to plan a wedding and when you should be making certain decisions, here’s a time frame you can follow that should ensure that your wedding goes off as smoothly as possible. 10 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE 4 TO 5 MONTHS BEFORE 1 TO 2 MONTHS BEFORE If you haven’t done it already, this is a This is a good time to decide on wedding Schedule the first bridal-gown fitting. good time to announce your engagement invitations, of which there are many Also finalize the readings you’d prefer and introduce your respective families. styles to choose from. Also, now is ideal during the ceremony and mail them out Since most reception halls and churches to start hunting for a wedding cake by to anyone who has agreed to do a reading. have busy wedding schedules, it is also sampling a number of different bakeries’ If your family prefers to host a small important to book both as early as possi- cakes before ultimately making a decision. gathering for close family and friends ble, preferably at least a year in advance of Just to be sure, confirm that all of the after the wedding rehearsal, the night your wedding day. It’s also a good idea to bridesmaids have ordered their gowns and before the wedding, this is a good time to start putting together a guest list around start looking for a tuxedo for the groom order any food or drinks you might want this time and ask your parents whom as well as the groomsmen. If you haven’t to serve that night, or make a restaurant they’d like to invite as well. Also, since done so already, purchase your wedding reservation. your budget will determine just about ev- rings and let any other people you’d like ery aspect of your wedding, sitting down to participate in your wedding (ushers, and determining what you can spend and readers during the ceremony, etc.) know 3 TO 4 WEEKS BEFORE developing a savings plan should be first of your intentions. and foremost. Confirm your honeymoon arrangements and see if your wedding rings are ready. 2 TO 3 MONTHS BEFORE This is also when you should get your 6 TO 9 MONTHS BEFORE marriage license and check the guest list Finalize your guest list and mail out your to see who has and hasn’t RSVP’d. For This is the time when you want to start invitations. If your guest list includes those who have yet to RSVP, you might booking some services, such as a florist, a considerable amount of people who want to contact them so you can get a caterer, a DJ/band and a photographer. are spread out geographically, mail the closer idea of what the head count will be. However, some of the more experienced invitations as close to 12 weeks in advance You should also prepare and order your DJs and bands, as well as photographers, as possible. This is also a good time to fi- wedding program around this time. might have their schedules booked a year nalize your menu choices for your guests, in advance, so this might be something and find all your wedding accessories you’ll want to consider doing shortly after such as the ring pillow, candles, etc. Also, 1 TO 2 WEEKS BEFORE you get engaged and choose a date. Also, since it is tradition to provide gifts for this is a good time to inform any guests those in the wedding party as well as the Get a final attendance count and submit who will be traveling significant distances parents of the bride and groom, this is it to the caterer as soon as you know of it, of the date of your wedding. The earlier a good time to decide on and purchase while also providing a final seating chart. your guests can book a flight, the less those gifts. Just to be safe, confirm that all Pick up the wedding gown and tuxedo. expensive that flight will be. groomsmen have ordered their tuxedos Make sure the wedding party picks up and finalize all transportation, both to and their attire. Also, finalize your vows and This is also a good time to order gowns for from the wedding and to the airport for confirm all wedding-day details such as both the bride and bridesmaids, as some your honeymoon. transportation, photo schedules and ad- manufacturers require a few months to dresses. And don’t forget to pack for your ship to bridal shops. You might want to honeymoon. ask someone, such as your priest or rabbi, to be the officiant of your wedding. And much like out-of-town guests will save THE DAY BEFORE travel dollars the earlier they learn of your wedding date, you will likely save money, This is mainly when you rehearse for the too, if you book your honeymoon around ceremony and make any final confirma- this time. tions you might have to make. 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Groomsmen walk in and serve in your wedding party. groomsmen during the recep- the wedding processional and Your offer is a wonderful honor, one tion. To be further involved, attend and help organize the each can be given specific roles, bachelor party, as well. that carries with it varying degrees like reading a religious passage at the ceremony, providing of responsibility depending on the assistance with choosing RING BEARER wedding vendors or helping to role each person will be playing. Like the flower girl, the ring address wedding invitations. To help you decide whom to ask to bearer is a very young member of the family, only the ring be in your wedding party, here is FLOWER GIRL bearer is a male.