MEMO:As you negotiate with your vendors, see that everything is in writing. ❏ Choose musicians and DJ and then meet with them to select music. ❏ Decide on formalwear (tux, suit, casual button-down and slacks) for the guys. ❏ Check out wedding cake options and visit bakers. ❏ Get pass-ports in order and get any vaccinations that may be required for travel. The hardest job, when planning a wedding, is arriving at a guest list that meets your budget and also satisfies bride, groom and parents! Initiate an approximate list in this time period and, next month, finalize it.
❏ Discuss honeymoon plans, visit a travel agent and send away for brochures. ❏ Register for china, crystal, flatware, linens and other gifts. ❏ Order invitations and other stationery. ❏ Think about bridesmaid dresses and what you want them to look like. ❏ Book your wedding photographer and videographer. MEMO:The first months are all about doing your homework, collecting information, getting comparative costs and reviewing options and ideas.īut it changed this past month. ❏ Set up appointments with wedding florists to discuss options. Get inspiration from our real weddings and photo galleries. ❏ Choose your wedding theme, style and wedding colours. ❏ Arrange for the soloist, organist or other musicians. ❏ Make a decision on a wedding caterer to book. ❏ Visit with the clergy (again) to finalize the date and time of the ceremony and discuss any vows or religious requirements. ❏ Order your wedding invitations and remember these tips for sending them out. ❏ Start visiting bridal gown shops to check out dress options. Choose your gown and be prepared to make a deposit. Major sites are often totally booked a year ahead – especially if you plan to have a Saturday wedding. MEMO: In this early stage, pay closest attention to selecting and booking the service and reception site. ❏ Avoid stress by eating right, joining a gym, and perhaps hiring a personal trainer. ❏ Collect tear sheets for your binder of bride and bridesmaids dresses. ❏ Arrange to meet with the ceremony officiant to get available dates. ❏ Make a decision and book the reception facility. ❏ Visit potential wedding venues for both the service and reception and be sure to ask these important questions. ❏ Choose your wedding date (have a second choice in mind). ❏ Send this initial budget to all contributors as a reference. ❏ Discuss the wedding budget with all who will be contributing financially. ❏ Start to assemble approximate costs of every element.
❏ Decide whether to use the services of a wedding planner. ❏ Buy a binder to save important documents and collect fresh ideas. ❏ Set up a wedding folder in your email and online. Work together so the decision-making and responsibilities are shared. Planning your wedding starts the moment he says “Will you?” and you say “I will”.
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