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Wedding To-Do List From WeddingClickers.com

(KDKA) When planning a wedding there is a lot of things to consider. Dottie Miller, of Wedding Clickers Bridal Shows, says it's always good to keep a To-Do List.

BRIDAL AGENDA
12 - 16 Months before the wedding:

-Choose a wedding date
-Start a wedding file
-Attend Bridal Shows
-Put an announcement of your recent engagement in the local paper
-Decide on a wedding budget
-Hire a wedding consultant
-Select a ceremony location
-Select reception site
-Start shopping for a wedding gown


8 - 10 Months before the wedding:

-Select your bridal party
-Select wedding officiant
-Choose Reception Caterer
-Hire Photographer and Videographer
-Hire Band or DJ
-Decide on bridesmaids dresses
-Start compiling names & addresses for the guest list
-Sign up for a gift registry


5 - 7 Months before the wedding:

Finalize guest list
-Order Wedding Invitations
-Arrange guest accommodations
-Select wedding cake
-Begin honeymoon preparations


4 Months before the wedding:

-Book florist
-Shop for wedding rings
-Visit your physician


3 Months before the wedding:

-Send out invitations
-Select tuxedos
-Arrange for rental of items for ceremony and reception
-Finalized menu options & costs with caterer
-Arrange transportation/ limo service
-Order wedding favors
-Shop for bridal party gifts.


2 Months before the wedding:

-Choose wedding music
-Select rehearsal dinner location
-Schedule wedding gown fittings
-Schedule fittings for the bridesmaids and flower girl
-Order address labels with you & your future husband's new name & new address
-Confirm your order with the florist


1 Month before the wedding:

-Design your wedding programs
-Apply for your marriage license
-Have a final gown fitting
-Choose wedding accessories
-Visit your hair stylist & make-up artist
-Have formal bridal portraits done.


2 Weeks before the wedding:

-Call any guests that haven't sent back their response card
-Give the caterer a finalized head count
-Pick up your marriage license
-Confirm rehearsal plans
-Complete floor and seating plan for reception.
-Confirm all rental and floral delivery dates and times
-Check parking arrangements


1 Week before the wedding:

-Make any last minute seating arrangements/adjustments.
-Organize your wedding day attire
-Confirm honeymoon reservations
-Pack for your honeymoon
-Confirm rehearsal plans w/ attendants
-Pick up formalwear
-Bachelor Party!


1 Day before the wedding:

-Get a manicure and pedicure
-Put wedding attire and accessories together
-Give rings to best man


YOUR WEDDING DAY!

-Get your hair and make-up done
-Have someone check the reception site
-Dress for your wedding
-Have candid photos taken with family



AFTER THE HONEYMOON

-Have your wedding gown and flowers preserved
-Write Thank-You notes
-Change your name

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