How to start your wedding plans. The following are some guidelines you should consider or do, for your wedding event.
____ Share your engagement.
____ Choose a wedding date.
____ Consider a wedding consultant.
____ Select your type of wedding. Large or small.
____ Buy a binder to keep track of all your receipts, and notes
____ Develop a way to keep track of expenses.
____ Create you're his and her guest lists. Children can be optional.
Choose and reserve the following:
____ Ceremony spot
____ Clergy/Officiator
____ Reception location
____ Photographer
____ Music
____ Videographer
____ Transportation (e.g. limousine service)
____ Settle on a theme.
____ Decide on the size and who for the wedding party, including ushers.
____ Think of whom for the flower girl and ring bearer.
____ Start searching for your gown and the attire for the wedding party.
____ Include the ushers, flower girl and ring-bearer.
____ Figure out and book accommodations for guests.
____ Plan your honeymoon.
____ Retrieve copies of your birth certificate or passport.
____ Reserve a bridal suite.
____ Order/purchase wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses.
____ Shop for accessories such as shoes, jewelry etc. for the bride and bridal party.
____ Choose your flowers and florist.
____ Find a caterer if needed.
____ Confirm your guest list.
____ Research/consider pre-marital counseling.
____ Purchase wedding gifts for each other.
Choose and order:
____ Invitations
____ Wedding program design
____ Seating cards
____ Thank you cards
____ Register for your gifts.
____ Consider how your out of town guests are going to be entertained..
____ Pick-out and order your wedding cake.
____ Select a guestbook and gift attendant.
____ Purchase/order your wedding rings.
____ Choose your menu.
____ Buy gifts for the wedding party.
____ Shop for your decorations - including favors.
____ Research marriage license requirements.
____ Buy a guestbook.
____ Choose a rehearsal date and inform the bridal party.
____ Consider a prenuptial agreement or write a will.
____ Mail your wedding invitations.
____ Mail your rehearsal invitations.
____ Make appointments for the bride and bridesmaids for hair and nails etc.
____ Purchase miscellaneous accessories for the toast, cake cutting, etc.
____ Verify the requirements with your local newspaper for your wedding
announcement.
____ Confirm and finalize your menu including all beverages and alcohol.
____ Check on/pick-up wedding rings.
____ Choose your wedding dance music (first dance etc.)
____ Delegate duties to those where you need miscellaneous tasks taken care of.
____ Organize final fittings for the bride and wedding party.
____ Verify all wedding day details with the corresponding vendors.
____ Make a list and verify the specific needs you want from the videographer.
____ Make a list and verify the specific needs you want from the photographer.
____ Keep track of gifts as you receive them.
____ Follow the protocol for change of address, driver's license and social security.
____ Organize the layout of your seating for the reception.
____ Prepare place cards.
____ Make a list of what-to-do on the wedding day.
____ Confirm reservations and pack for your honeymoon.
____ Inform your caterer of the final meal counts.
____ Ensure all preparations for the rehearsal dinner are in order.
____ Re-cap all the wedding parties' duties.
____ Make sure all wedding party attire fits.
____ Have your rehearsal. This is a good time to give our wedding party gifts.
____ Relax.
____ Ensure you snack.
____ Enjoy your day with family and friends.
