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Planning Checklist
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4-6 months before
 Set a date
 Schedule ceremony time and place
 Figure budget and expenses
 Reserve reception location
 Choose your colors
 Arrange for photographer
 Take engagement pictures
 Create guest list for ceremony and reception
 Order invitations
 Find wedding gown, veil and accesories
 Find a caterer
 Find a florist
 Make arrangements for wedding breakfast
 Determine sizes and find bridesmaid's dresses
 Arrange for video services
2-4 months before
 Book reception entertainment
 Have dress altered
 Arrange for rental items
 Find a place to live
 Make necessary doctors appointments
 Plan honeymoon and make arrangements
 Set up personal web page at stgeorgeweddings.com
 Make accomodations for out-of-town guests
 Have bridal portraits taken
 Arrange for tuxedo
 Order cake
 Select groom's ring
 Arrange for transportation
 Register for gifts
 Ask for help at reception
1 month before
 Get time off from work
 Mail Invitations
 Get marriage license (no sooner than 30 days in advance)
 Arrange for announcement in newspaper
 Update personal web page on stgeorgeweddings.com
 Purchase misc. items (cake knife, garter, guestbook, and pen)
 Shop for furniture
 Set appointment with hairstylist
 Buy gift for fiance
2 weeks before
 Double check reservations with florist, caterer, and entertainment
 Confirm honeymoon accomodations
 Meet with videographer, and photographer
1 week before
 Change address with post office
 Get manicure, pedicure
 Give final guest count to caterer
 Plan seating arrangements, if necessary
 Furnish new home and arrange for utilities, etc.
 Pack for honeymoon
On your wedding day
 Give yourself plenty of time to get ready for the days events
 Be sure to have rings and marriage license
 Don't stress and have a great day
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