Vows R Us April 2014 | Page 12

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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