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6-12 Months Before The Wedding |
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- Announce the engagement and hold an engagement party if desired |
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- Select a wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses >> search for Gowns and Dresses |
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- Attend a bridal fair and meet with local vendors, and develop the wedding budget |
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- Prepare the guest list in consultation with family members, and order invitations |
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- Choose bridesmaids and groomsmen |
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- Make honeymoon plans and reservations well in advance >> search for Honeymoon Travel |
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3-6 Months Before The Wedding |
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- Address and mail invitations well in advance to allow for appropriate travel plans |
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- Choose wedding rings and engrave them if desired |
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- Select local vendors, such as caterers, florists, photographers >> search for Local Resources |
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- Select music for wedding ceremony and reception and consult with musicians |
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2-3 Months Before The Wedding |
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- Address and mail invitations |
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- Arrange for accomodations for out of town guests >> search for hotels at City Guides |
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- Send wedding announcements to newspapers |
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- Register at one or several gift registries |
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1-2 Months Before The Wedding |
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- Get marriage license and any immunizations needed for the honeymoon |
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- Bride and groom purchase an appropriate gift for each other >> search for Gifts & Shopping |
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- Consult with your stylist for hair designs and makeup |
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- Arrange for a final dress fitting of wedding gown, bridesmaid dresses |
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1 Week Before The Wedding |
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- Welcome out of town guests as they arrive and spend time with family |
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- Verify the final number of guests and advise caterer accordingly |
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- Review arrangements with reception site, florist, photographer, musicians |
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- Pack for the honeymoon |
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The Day Before The Wedding |
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- Pack for the wedding site, including "something old, new, borrowed, blue" |
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- Bride and bridesmaids go for a salon day: manicure, pedicure, massage |
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- Wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner |
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- Spend quiet time with your fiance' and exchange gifts |
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The Day Of The Wedding |
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- Hair styling at the salon or on-site for bride and bridesmaids |
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- Pick up men's formalwear |
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- Arrange for some quiet time for yourself. |
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- Leave for the wedding site with time to spare. |
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After The Wedding |
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- Post-wedding celebrations and parties |
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- Enjoy yourself ! Take time to relax and be present in the moment. |
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- Verify that all vendors have been paid appropriately |
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- Send thank you notes promptly |
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