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| DATE TO BE DONE BY | |
| 6-12 months | |
| Choose a Wedding Planner - day of vs. full planning | |
| Start Compiling a Rough Guest List - most decisions are based on this number | |
| Choose a Ceremony Location | |
| Choose a Reception Location | |
| Choose Photographer | |
| Choose a DJ or Band / Entertainment | |
| 3-6 months out | |
| Choose Florist | |
| Choose a Cake / Pastry Chef | |
| Choose Caterer | |
| Chose minister and meet efficient & discuss ceremony | |
| Start premarital counseling | |
| Select Music or Musicians for ceremony | |
| Compile both guest lists with accurate addresses | |
| Order invitations, announcements and stationery | |
| Make honeymoon plans / reservations | |
| Assist groom's family with rehearsal dinner plans | |
| Create wedding registry | |
| Address Invitations | |
| Send Invitations | |
| Send guests info: lodging, wedding weekend itinerary, local activities | |
| Order Formalwear for groom and attendants | |
| 2-3 months out | |
| Pick up Marriage License in Idaho | |
| Purchase your attendants gifts | |
| Begin to Delegate jobs for wedding day | |
| Plan bridesmaids luncheon or bachelorette party | |
| Best man plans bachelor party | |
| Discuss / Fine Tune menu with caterer | |
| Schedule time for the rehearsal / Complete Rehearsal Dinner Reservations | |
| Purchase wedding extras: guest book, ring pillow, favors, toasting flutes, | |
| Arrange transportation to and from the ceremony and reception | |
| Engrave wedding bands if considering | |
| Submit wedding announcements to local newspapers | |
| 4-6 weeks out | |
| Mail your invitations | |
| Write thank you notes for gifts received | |
| Have programs printed for ceremony | |
| Bride select gift for groom / Groom Select Bride Gift | |
| Practice dancing for reception first dances etc | |
| Choose a hairstyle and schedule appointment test run | |
| 2 weeks out | |
| Review final details with florist, baker, church / facility, photographer and musicians | |
| Pay Balances to Required Vendors: Coordinator, Florist, Facility (ceremony & reception), Rental Equipment / Decorator, Cake, DJ / Band, Photographer | |
| 7 days before the wedding | |
| Notify caterer of final number of guest | |
| Confirm honeymoon reservations and begin packing | |
| Have your gown delivered - Pressed and Cleaned | |
| Go over details with attendant's such as accommodations transportation, and complete wedding schedule | |
| Confirm final rehearsal dinner arrangements with grooms family | |
| Put together a survival kit for the ceremony with extra hosiery, nail polish thread, needles est. | |
| See your hairstylist for last minute trim | |
| Secure the marriage license with your fiancé - Give to Clergy or Wedding Coordinator for safe keeping | |
| Write out all final payment checks and gratuities, put them in labeled envelopes for your wedding day vendors. | |
| 1 Day before | |
| Greet out of town guest as they arrive or have someone meet them at the airport | |
| Attend the bridesmaids luncheon | |
| Pack everything you need for ceremony | |
| Pamper yourself with massage, manicure and pedicure | |
| Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner | |
| Give your coordinator - or friend in charge - labeled envelopes to distribute to your wedding day vendors (gratuity and / or final payments.) | |
| Find a quiet moment to exchange wedding gifts with your fiancé | |
| Day of Wedding | |
| Send a note of heartfelt thanks to both set of parents | |
| Have a friend or wedding coordinator mail your wedding announcement | |
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