THE FINAL COUNTDOWN BEGINS your to-do list:
off
check these last few items of bridal business
3 Months to the Day: Mail your
wedding invitations. Apply for a
marriage license.
2 Months to the Day: Pick
up wedding gown. Collect
passport and all necessary ID for
honeymoon travel.
3 Weeks to the Day: Have
bachelor and bachelorette parties.
2 Weeks to the Day: Call in
confirmed number
of guests to the
reception site.
1 Week to the Day:
Reconfirm all vendors.
Pack for the honeymoon.
Day Before Wedding:
Have a manicure and a
pedicure (this means
the groom, too).
Enjoy a rehearsal
dinner with your
bridal party and
closest family and
friends.
Day of Wedding: Have
your hair and make-up done. Take a
deep breath and enjoy your big day!
formal route with engraving, keep in mind
the process can take 1-3 months, so allow
time to proof what you’ve paid for. In terms
of postage, an important step is to know
how much it will cost, so have one complete
invitation weighed at the post office. Other
things that can be a hidden cost include
irregular-shaped envelopes, or special
enclosures such as buttons, strings, clasps,
or seals.
4 MONTHS TO THE DAY:
Purchase Your Rings
Next to dreaming about your wedding
dress are dreams about your wedding rings.
Choosing the right bands is very important.
With the engagement ring, there’s a promise
to love each other forever and the wedding
band signifies your commitment. One of
the most popular styles in wedding bands
is platinum. Its durability and strength
will stand the test of time. White gold is
a great alternative to buying platinum
because it looks like platinum; only it’s
not as expensive. For more traditional
brides and grooms, choosing a warm yellow
gold wedding band is still a stylish option.
When you order your rings, have the jeweler
engrave a message or personal inscription on
the inside or perimeter. Start the process as
soon as possible to make sure you receive the
rings in plenty of time for your ceremony. ■
WEDDING
DIRECTORY
Morninglory
724.733.8998
www.shopmorninglory.com
Whether you’re looking for a unique bridal party
gift, the finishing touches for your outfit, or a
special wedding present, you’ll find it all at
Morninglory. We specialize in fashion accessories,
home décor and gifts in styles from traditional
to trend. Visit us for a terrific selection (Brighton,
Vera Bradley, Mariana, Alex and Ani, Sorrelli, Nora
Fleming, and more), friendly service, and beautiful
free gift wrapping.
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