Your wedding day photos and video need to be
taken by a reputable photographer or videographer. The best
way to guarantee that you’ve selected a good photographer and
videographer is through word of mouth from family and friends.
Ask to review their wedding portfolio and demo reel so you
know exactly how they shoot and what style. Some shoot candid
shots; others go for more formal portraits, while some can do a
combination of both. Knowing your personal style and the
theme of your wedding will distinguish which type of photography
and videography you’ll choose. Most importantly share with your
photographer a list of shots and specific people that you definitely
want to be photographed.
6 MONTHS TO THE DAY:
Select & Order Your Invitations
Your invitations are a reflection of your wedding and should
express the tone of the day. A traditional invitation should have the
following components within an outer envelope: the invitation,
a reception card (if so desired), a response card accompanied by
a self-addressed stamped envelope, and printed directions to the
ceremony and reception sites all inside an unsealed inner envelope.
If you want to go the 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 irregularshaped envelopes, or special enclosures such as buttons, strings,
clasps, or seals.
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3 Months to the Day: Mail your wedding invita
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Apply for a marria
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2 Months to the Day: Pick up wedding gown. Collec
necessary ID for honeymoon travel.
passport and all
parties.
3 Weeks to the Day: Have bachelor and bachelorette
of guests to
2 Weeks to the Day: Call in confirmed number
reception site.
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1 Week to the Day: Reconfirm all vendors. Pack
moon.
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Day Before Wedding: Have a manicure and a pedicu
the groom, too). Enjoy a rehearsal dinner with your
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bridal party and closest family and friends.
Take a
Day of Wedding: Have your hair and make-up done.
your big day!
deep breath and enjoy
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The perfect bouquet makes any event special, especially your
wedding. Choosing your favorite flowers for your bridal bouquet
can depend on the time of year. The season will influence what kind
of flowers you’ll have unless you have special flowers imported.
Keep in mind that the cost of imported flowers can be 20-30
percent more. When you visit your florist, bring along a fabric
swatch of the bridesmaids’ dresses and a photo of your dress
(should you have it already) to share the style and color scheme
of your wedding. If cost is a concern, have your florist fill in
your bouquet and the other floral arrangements with less
expensive flowers, including ivy, baby’s brea Ѡ