Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Timeline Tuesday - Part 5


This week, we're sharing our timeline for one month and two weeks before the wedding.  Check out Part 4 here, and happy planning!

1 Month Before:
□       Pick up your wedding rings, resize if necessary.
□       Compile information packages for out-of-town guests, including hotel information and things to do.  If you have a wedding website, post this information online.
□       Order out-of-town welcome baskets or start creating them yourself.
□       Have your final wedding gown fitting.  Get the gown pressed and bring home.
□       Verify that the bridesmaids dress and shoes are ready.
□       Have your florist provide you with a sample of the centerpiece, make any adjustments now.
□       Finalize your photography preferences, make a list of “must have” shots.  Get this information to the photographer.
□       Finalize music, create a “must play” song list and a “must not play” song list.  Get this information to the DJ.
□       Make sure wedding accessories and small décor items have been purchased.
□       Obtain a marriage license.
□       Pick up name-change forms.

2 Weeks Before:
□       Contact your officiant to take care of any details.
□       Determine the best place for a receiving line.
□       Submit an announcement to the newspaper, if you would like.
□       Call guests who did not RSVP to finalize number of guests.
□       Finalize reception seating chart and place cards.
□       Shop for your honeymoon.
□       Get a pre-wedding haircut and colour touchup.
□       Wear your wedding day shoes around the house to break them in.

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