Wedding Check List
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Month
Month 12 or immediately after engagement	decide on what style of wedding decide on budget choose members of wedding party wedding/reception location, wedding date & time transportation begin interviewing wedding consultants (optional) start thinking about your gown book photographers book band or disk jockey To be organized create an "idea book" or file for collection swatches, pictures, ideas etc. contact SarniaWeddings.com for a free copy of the Bridal Booklet (pocket calendar) start creating wedding guests list (keep budget in mind) email engagement announcement www.sarniaweddings.com
Month 11	start looking for a caterer officiant ceremony/reception site guest list music rentals if required (outdoor tents, lighting etc) quotes from florists quotes from photographers book a decorator wedding consultant decide on colour scheme, hire musicians or DJ's
Month 10	caterers officiant ceremony/reception site guest list music rentals if required shop for florists photographers dance lessons
Month 9	book now if haven't already done so -  caterers, officiant, ceremony/reception site, music, rentals if required, florists finalize guest list decide on grooms and groomsmen attire start making own wine purchase wedding bands
Month 8	travel arrangements/do you need a passport? cake order gown start looking for bridesmaids dresses book beauty appointments (hair, nails, diet, skin care, makeup) send "save the date" cards or emails to wedding guests
Month 7	travel arrangements/do you need a passport? cake purchase wedding bands
Month 6	travel arrangements/do you need a passport? book a baker and order cake order invitations honeymoon plans in place? Think about how you want to wear your hair
Month 5	decide on flower scheme reserve rental equipment book rehearsal dinner site book hotel for your wedding night book flights, make deposits if any required.
Month 4	complete guest list order wedding invitations finalize flowers arrangements styles reserve other rental equipment book rehearsal dinner site book hotel for your wedding night decide on grooms and groomsmen attire book flights order accessories for reception pen, guest book, cake knife, garter etc, order wedding favours
Month 3	Choose your bridesmaids accessories (shoes, gloves etc) schedule fittings provide guest list to bridesmaids for showers wedding day transportation arrangements obtain marriage license sign up for bridal registries prepare hand made favours pick up wedding invitations shop for special items (lingerie etc.) start addressing envelopes arrange for insurance policies (health, auto, homeowners and life) Grooms- shop for any accessories you will need: shoes, shirts, etc Arrange for wedding-day transportation for you, wedding party and guests send wedding bands out to be engraved
Month 2	mail invitation 6 - 8 weeks before apply for liquor license (30 days prior) send forthcoming wedding notice to Sarniaweddings.com write thank you notes as gifts come in buy gifts for wedding attendants and special guests choose all accessories, shoes and lingerie for bridal gown order liquor, wine and or champagne if they're not included in the catering contract. wrap gifts for bridal attendants and write  personal note of thanks.
Month 1	change of address (manual or online) update registry lists as gifts come in write thank you notes as gifts come in have beauty consultant do a trial run on hair makeup. (be sure to take veil with you for trial run) cut pick up wedding gown finalize special ceremonial details with officiant, finalize plans for rehearsal, follow up meeting with officiant, pick up wedding rings, work out wedding day timing and details (who will get the bride there, where the wedding party will dress etc.  draw up a schedule.
1 - 2 weeks before the wedding	create the master schedule for wedding day (list appointments, deliveries, photos, transportation etc.)  fax, email  transportation schedule to providers, prepare toasts, thanks to friends and family, plan receiving line,  finalize seating chart, make final payments, confirm details with photographer be sure to confirm your "must take" photos, confirm with videographer, confirm delivery of flowers, make wedding day assignments for members of the wedding party, Brides practice walking in your shoes, have facials, skin treatment, Brides gather wedding gown, veil, shoes, stockings and emergency kit for last minute (aspirin, makeup, safety pins, mints, etc.) confirm travel places, shop and pack for honeymoon.  Send invitation to those attending rehearsal party, final count to caterer, confirm head count, delivery time and location with the cakemaker. Plan a party or get together to thank your attendants for all their help. Grooms get your final haircut.
Day Before Tasks	drop off favours, guest book and pen at reception site, decorate reception hall (if available), rehearse the ceremony with the officiant and wedding party, attend rehearsal party,  relax and try to get some sleep!
Wedding Day tasks	Have breakfast! finishing touches on decorating of halls decorate cars, hair and makeup at least 3 hours in advance, allow yourself and bridesmaids plenty of time to dress, groom - give rings and license to best man confirm with people who you expect to give toast
after the wedding	Arrange for someone to pick up your wedding dress and other personal belongings at the hotel after you depart,  arrange to have gown and veil to be cleaned and preserved,  Freeze top layer of wedding cake, preserve bridal bouquet and other wedding mementos, make sure all wedding bills have been paid in full, within two months of your wedding finish off those thank you notes, Send gifts to your parents to thank them for their help and support. Send Sarniaweddings.com wedding announcement