It'z Your Day 2017 V7 | Page 10

We ' re Engaged!

12 Months +

� Begin envisioning your big day together and start a Pinterest board

� Choose your preferred wedding date

� Contact Melissa Twist Events to help plan your wedding!

� Plan a budget � Create a guest list & select your wedding party � Create a wedding website

� Research and book a venue for the ceremony & reception

� Research wedding vendors

� Have your engagement photos during a different season of your wedding

� Go to It’ z Your Wedding Show this November!

10-12 Months

� Reserve vendors:

- officiant- photographer- musicians / DJ- caterer- florist / designer- cake decorator- hair / makeup stylist

� Book rental items at Happenings Party Rentals

� Go shopping at Exchanging Vows Bridal Boutique for your dress & wedding party attire

6 Months

� Book room blocks at local hotels for out of town guests along with your wedding night suite

� Finalize your guest list & send Save-the-Dates � Register for wedding gifts at Leuk & Clerkson’ s

� Purchase wedding bands from DC Taylor Jewellers

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� Grooms & groomsmen to choose tuxedos

� Research wedding stationary designs & order invitations from Honor Bright

� Meet with your wedding officiant and prepare your ceremony

1-6 Months

� Schedule a menu tasting with your caterer � Mail wedding invitations � Create a‘ portmanteau’ for social media � Book hair & make up trial at Strands Salon & Spa � Schedule your dress fitting � Begin planning and book the honeymoon � Order guest favors

3 Months � Get marriage license

� Choose reception & ceremony music with DJ Mastermix

� Reserve transportation � Begin preparing your speeches � Complete menu choices & seating plan � Book your rehearsal dinner with C & A Steakhouse 2 Months

� Purchase custom accessories: cake servers, guestbook, toasting flutes, etc. � Create table menus, numbers, reception signage � Complete official papers for any name changes � Finalize the ceremony details and vows

� Arrange your post-wedding day brunch with O & B Blue Mountain