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12 TO 9 MONTHS PRIOR 8 MONTHS PRIOR 5 TO 4 MONTHS PRIOR
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⎕ Begin a wedding binder for your planning needs. ⎕
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Include information on vendors, costs and contracts.
⎕ Go to engagedsne.com for local online resources.
⎕ Determine budget (who is paying for what?).
⎕ Determine an overall theme/style and colors.
⎕ Book reception venue based on budget and theme.
⎕ Book officiant (and ceremony location if needed).
⎕ Figure out a guest list head count.
⎕ Figure out who you want in your wedding party
(also see if they are available/willing to participate).
⎕ Interview wedding planners (if applicable).
⎕ Set up a wedding website (also consider setting up
Book photographer and/or videographer.
Book entertainment (DJ, band, etc.).
Book caterer.
Set up your wedding registries (and make sure
there's a link to them on your website).
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Block hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
Order passports if traveling out of the country for
your honeymoon.
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on engagedsne.com.
⎕ Have an engagement party (if so inclined).
⎕ Begin researching (budget-friendly) wedding vendors.
⎕ Begin making bridal boutique appointments to find
wedding dress.
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dinner venue.
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Purchase dream dress at a bridal boutique;
Select and order the wedding cake and/or desserts.
Send guest list to maid-of-honor (for bridal shower).
Schedule hair and makeup for wedding day.
Finalize/order the groom and groomsmen attire.
Purchase items for welcome bags (if applicable).
Purchase wedding bands so that you’ll have time
for engraving and/or resizing.
schedule additional fittings.
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Shop for wedding fashion accessories.
Book day-of transportation.
Order save-the-dates.
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⎕ Book your engagement session (if applicable).
⎕ Announce your engagement in local newspaper or
Set up rehearsal time and book rehearsal
7 TO 6 MONTHS PRIOR
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Shop for bridesmaid/mother-of-the-bride dresses.
Visit a men’s clothier for groom and groomsmen attire.
Meet with jewelers to discuss options for wedding
bands.
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Order invitations and favors; mail save-the-dates.
Book honeymoon (if applicable).
Book florist.
3 TO 2 MONTHS PRIOR
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Finalize all menus with caterer.
Reserve rental equipment (chairs, linens, etc.).
Mail wedding invitations.
Finalize flowers and decorations with florist.
Finalize toasts for reception.
Purchase lingerie/undergarments for dress fittings.
Plan bachelor and/or bachelorette parties.
Print menu cards, programs and any other stationery.