Do-It-Yourself Checklist
-Mail the invitations.
-Get the marriage license.
-Finalize the honeymoon plans.
-Reserve accomendations
-Record gifts received and send thank-you notes as they arrive.
-Plan the rehearsal and dinner.
-Purchase gifts for bridal party.
-Schedule final fittings for bride and bridesmaids.
-Schedule appointments at beauty salons for attendants, if needed.
-Hold the bridesmaids' luncheon.
-Purchase a guest book and decide where it will go, either at the wedding or the reception.
-Finalize wedding day transportation.
-Arrange to have names changed on driver's license, Social Securtiy card, etc.
-Start packing for honeymoon.
-Finalize the number of guests with caterer if not already done.
-Plan seating arrangements for guests.
-Have a hairdresser practice fixing your hair.
-Make sure wedding rings are picked up and fit.
-Relax and enjoy your wedding day.
-Announce your engagement.
-Decide on wedding details such as style, time of day and location.
-Pick a date.
-Set a budget.
-Select a bridal party.
-Choose your colors. Your flowers, attire, linens and cake will reflect your choice.
-Choose and order the bridal gowns, bridesmaids' gowns and accessories.
-Start planning the honeymoon with groom.
-Begin the bridal registry.
-Select the caterer, photographer, florist, and musicians.
-Start planning the reception. Reserve a hall, hotel, or facility.
-Choose and order the wedding rings.
-Order the wedding cake.
-Select and order the invitations.
-Complete the guest list.
-Plan to have both mothers select their dresses.
-Finalize reception plans.
-If reservations haven't been made for the honeymoon, do it now.
-Confirm dates and times with the florist, caterer, photographer, musicians, and church.
-Discuss transportation to and from the wedding and reception sites.
-Choose and order the tuxes.
-Schedule bridesmaids' dresses for fittings.
-Choose and dye shoes if necessary.
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