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Bride's Checklist

Six to Twelve Months Prior

• Select a wedding date and time
• Set a Preliminary Budget
• Determine the type of Wedding you want
• Reserve the location for your Ceremony
• Determine who will Officiate at the Ceremony
• Reserve the location for your Reception
• Determine Size for the Guest List
• Compile Names & Addresses of Guests
• Select Bridal Attendants
• Have Fiancée Select his Attendants
• Select a Professional Photographer
• Select a Reliable Florist
• Select your Gown and Headpiece
• Select Bridesmaids Dresses 
• Make Final Arrangements for Ceremony

Four Months Prior

• Have Both Mother's coordinate and Select their Dresses
• Register at a Bridal Registry in the Name of Both Families
• Order invitations and person stationary
• Complete the Guest List and Compile them in order
• Select the Men's Wedding Attire and Schedule Fitting
• Check Requirements for Blood Tests and Marriage License
• Decide on your Color Scheme
• Make an appointment for a physical exam
• Shop for Wedding Rings
• Start Planning the Honeymoon
• Publish your Wedding Announcement in the Newspaper
• Decide where you will live after the wedding
• Begin Shopping for your Trousseau
• Make Reservation for your Limousine Service
• Make Rehearsal Arrangements
• Make your Reservation for your Rehearsal Dinner

Two Months Prior

• Address Invitations and Announcements
  *They should be mailed 4-6 Weeks Prior to the Wedding Date
• Finalize all Details with Caterer, Photographer & Florist
• Make Appointments with Hairdresser
• Finalize Honeymoon Plans

One Month Prior

• Schedule Final Fitting your Bridal Attendant's Gowns
• Complete all physical or dental appointments
• Get Blood Test and Marriage License
• Make Transportation Arrangements for Wedding Day
• Purchase a Gift for Fiancée - if gifts are being exchanged
• Purchase your "Going Away" Outfit
• Make sure you have all Accessories: Toasting Glasses, Ring Pillow, Garter, Candles, Guest Book, etc.
• Select a Responsible Person to Handle the Guest Book
• Reconfirm the Hotel Accommodations for Out of Town Guests

Two Weeks Prior

• Attend to the Business and Legal Details
   

• Prepare Wedding Announcement to be Sent to the Newspaper
   

• Arrange to have Possessions and Gifts Moved to your New Home
   
• Give Change of Address to Post Office
   
• Finish Addressing Announcements to be mailed on the Wedding Day
   
• Contact Guests who have Not Responded
   
• Plan the Seating Arrangements

• Give the Final Count of Guest to the Caterer and Review Details
• Give Photographer list of Pictures you Want
• Give all Musicians the lists of Music for the Ceremony & Reception
• Arrange for someone to Assist with Last Minute Errands and to help you Dress
• Practice having your hair done and make sure it comes out Perfect!
• Apply your make-up in the same type of lighting you will have on the Wedding Day
• Keep up with the writing of your Thank You Notes
• Pack your Suitcase for the Honeymoon
• Make sure you have all the Wedding Rings and that they Fit!
• Have rehearsal with all participants and review their duties
• Stay with your family the night before the Wedding

• Go to bed early, you'll want to look and feel Great the Next Day!