~how to make your wedding success?~

tip2s to make your wedding be wonderful...

 

As soon as possible:

• Tell relatives and close friends of your plans to marry.
• Choose a date and time for the event.
• Set the budget and decide who will pay for what.
• Draw up a guest list and discuss with fiancé and families.
• Reserve the wedding and reception locations.
• Decide on your wedding dress, headpiece, and accessories.
• Choose your wedding party; bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, special guests, etc.
• Interview and book an officiant.
• Interview and book a caterer and/or drinks supplier.
• Interview and book a photographer and/or videographer.
• Interview and book a florist.
• Interview and book the DJ or other entertainment.
• Send out engagement announcements.
• Make any rental reservations (tent, chairs, etc.).
• Discuss honeymoon and make reservations.
• Arrange for time off work, if necessary.
• Develop a record-keeping system for invitations, gifts, etc.
• Check that passports and inoculations are valid.
• Plan and book the honeymoon. Note: be sure that ticket names match the passport names.
• Optional: Organize wedding insurance.
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4-6 months in advance:

• Plan for your new living arrangements.
• Register for your wedding gifts.
• Select color scheme.
• Choose wedding rings.
• Reserve wedding transportation.
• Order dress, undergarments, and accessories.
• Order the wedding cake.
• Order bridesmaids' dresses, shoes and accessories.
• Organize tuxedo rentals.
• Ask parents to select their attire.
• Choose and order wedding stationery, or make your own!
• Arrange for physical examinations, dental appointments, etc.
• Begin a beauty regime for hair, skin and nails.

2-3 months in advance:

• Reconfirm all prior bookings.
• Send out invitations with gift list details.
• Send out thank you notes as gifts arrive.
• Choose presents for attendants.
• Write vows.
• Choose site decorations (centerpieces, guestbook, favors, etc.).
• Draw up reception seating plan.
• Order traveler's checks if applicable.
• Plan ceremony timetable.
• Plan rehearsal dinner, and bridesmaids' luncheon.
• Make lodging arrangements for any out-of-town guests.

1 month in advance:

• Check state/county marriage license requirements.
• Check the fit of wedding attire.
• Follow up with guests who have not RSVP'd.
• Confirm date of wedding rehearsal.
• Prepare newspaper announcement.
• Book hairdresser and makeup appointments for the morning of the wedding.

1 week in advance:

• Hold bachelor and bachelorette parties and/or bridal shower.
• Put fees for the officiant, organist, etc. in marked envelopes and give them to the best man for distribution on the wedding day.
• Confirm final number of guest with caterer.
• Check seating plan and amend as necessary.
• Hold wedding rehearsal.
• Check travel details.
• Pack honeymoon clothes.
• Ensure that the best man, groom and father are preparing their speeches.
• Have a quiet dinner with your fiancé and just relax.

The day before:

• Double check everything.
• Arrange for the cake to be delivered.
• Arrange your wedding day attire and get to bed early.

Your wedding day:

• Give yourself plenty of time to get ready.
• Have the flowers delivered.
• Enjoy yourselves and don't sweat the small stuff. :)