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Wedding
Checklist
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Start
your wedding planning with an easy-to-use wedding checklist
that will keep you organized and on top of things!
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Congratulations
from Oregon.com!
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Twelve
months before |
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Set date and time
___ Gather information from bridal books and other resources
___ Discuss the formality, size and location of the ceremony
and reception with both families
___ Decide on a budget and the division of expenses
___ Determine the size of the guest list
___ Confirm date and time with officiant
___ Book ceremony and reception sites
___ Choose and contact attendants
___ Shop for wedding gown and accessories
___ Select dresses for bridesmaids
___ Select and book a wedding consultant, photographer, videographer,
caterer, florists and musicians or
DJ.
___ Announce engagement in the newspaper
___ Discuss where you will live after the wedding |
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Nine
months before |
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Start a guest list
___ Decide on honeymoon destination
___ Plan music for the ceremony and reception
___ Select and order wedding rings and arrange for engraving
___ Register for china, linens, etc. |
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Six
months before |
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Order invitations, announcements, napkins, thank-you notes and
programs
___ Order party favors
___ Finalize honeymoon plans
___ Plan wedding decorations
___ Register at gift and department stores
___ Finalize guest list
___ Pay all deposits for any services reserved and get all contracts
signed
___ Reserve all rental equipment needed for reception and wedding
___ Meet with caterer, florist, photographer, baker
___ Select and order wedding cake |
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Five
months before |
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Purchase rings
___ Have the groom, groomsmen and any others fitted for their
formal attire
___ Check on marriage license; sometimes there are requirements
___ Ask friends or family members to help with the guest book,
reception, etc. |
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Three
months before |
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Plan the ceremony rehearsal
___ Plan the rehearsal dinner
___ Mail invitations four to six weeks in advance
___ Shop for trousseau
___ Confirm final fitting and delivery date for dresses and
gown
___ Select hair and makeup stylist
___ Select going-away outfit
___ Select gifts for attendants
___ Buy wedding album and guest books
___ Schedule a wedding portrait
___ Contact photographer, reception site, florist and caterer
to verify dates and all details
of what is ordered
___ Contact the rental equipment company and ask for a printout
so you can verify the date
and number of items is correct
___ Arrange transportation for the wedding day
___ Send thank-you notes for any gifts received early and/or
bridal showers |
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Two
months before |
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Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests
___ Finalize arrangements for music and wedding cake |
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One
month before |
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Notify the wedding party of rehearsal time and invite guests
to the rehearsal dinner
___ Obtain your marriage license
___ Contact caterer with final count of guests
___ Delegate all last-minute items
___ Make sure groomsmen have been fitted for their attire, and
that bridesmaids have been fitted
and have all the accessories
___ Provide in writing to your consultant the order of events
for the ceremony |
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One
to two weeks before |
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Have final fittings for all attire
___ Record each gift as it is received and write thank-you notes
promptly
___ Provide photographer with a list of desired photos
___ Pack for the honeymoon
___ Pick up wedding rings
___ Verify all honeymoon arrangements |
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The
day before |
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Have your hair and nails done
___ Give gifts to attendants
___ Hold rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
___ Place all attire and accessories in one place |
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The
wedding day |
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Allow plenty of time to get ready
___ Thank everyone who helped along the way
___ Eat a good breakfast
___ Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! |
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Checklist
provided by the News Register, McMinnville
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