{"id":571,"date":"2017-01-18T17:49:33","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T17:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.225.139.179\/main\/?p=571"},"modified":"2018-12-05T13:38:27","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T13:38:27","slug":"organize-your-wedding-12-month-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midmobrides.com\/main\/archives\/571","title":{"rendered":"Organize Your Wedding 12 Month Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>____Consult with a wedding planner.<\/p>\n<p>____ Decide on style of your wedding.<\/p>\n<p>____ Decide on date of your wedding.<\/p>\n<p>____ Decide on location.<\/p>\n<p>____ Reserve officiant.<\/p>\n<p>____ Set a tentative budget.<\/p>\n<p>____ Decide how expenses will be shared.<\/p>\n<p>____ Decide on guest list.<\/p>\n<p>____ Announce engagement.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select and invite wedding party.<\/p>\n<p>____ Shop for wedding rings.<\/p>\n<p>____ Reserve reception location as soon as you have set the date.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select and book cater.<\/p>\n<p>____ Start compiling names and addresses for guest list.<\/p>\n<p>____ Decide on your color scheme.<\/p>\n<p>____ Start shopping for your wedding dress and headpiece.<\/p>\n<p>____ Discuss where you will live after the wedding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SIX TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>____ Send your engagement announcement to the newspaper.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select your bridal registry and make choices.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select florist.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select balloonist.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select and book photographer and videographer.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select and reserve rental equipment for ceremony and reception.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select and book reception entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>____ Order bridal gown.<\/p>\n<p>____ Order bridesmaids\u2019 dresses<\/p>\n<p>____ Select bakery for wedding cake.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select a travel agent and start planning your honeymoon location.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>THREE TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>____ Select and order invitations.<\/p>\n<p>____ Complete your guest list.<\/p>\n<p>____ Start health and fitness program.<\/p>\n<p>____ Check on wedding dress.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select formalwear for men.<\/p>\n<p>____ Select and order mothers\u2019 attire.<\/p>\n<p>____ Experiment with hair style.<\/p>\n<p>____ Discuss service with officiant.<\/p>\n<p>____ Order favors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TWO MONTHS BEFORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>____ Address invitations and announcements.<\/p>\n<p>____Send invitations six weeks before.<\/p>\n<p>____ Confirm all contracts and services with the professional hired.<\/p>\n<p>____ Plan and book rehearsal dinner.<\/p>\n<p>____ Finalize honeymoon plans.<\/p>\n<p>____ Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests.<\/p>\n<p>____ Purchase attendants\u2019 gifts.<\/p>\n<p>____ Choose person to attend your guest book.<\/p>\n<p>____ Make reservation for the wedding night hotel.<\/p>\n<p>____ Make appointment with your hair stylist on the wedding day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ONE MONTH BEFORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>____ Get blood test and marriage license.<\/p>\n<p>____ Have wedding dress final fitting.<\/p>\n<p>____ Have bridal portrait done.<\/p>\n<p>____ Complete shopping for your trousseau.<\/p>\n<p>____ Purchase your accessories such as garter, candles, toasting goblets, ring pillow, etc.<\/p>\n<p>____ Have wedding and engagement rings taken to jeweler for attachment and cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>____ Maintain records on gifts received and send thank you notes out immediately.<\/p>\n<p>____ Meet with photographer and <strong><em>discuss with <\/em><\/strong>him\/her a list of shots you would like taken.<\/p>\n<p>____ Meet with the entertainers and give them a list of music you would like played.<\/p>\n<p>____ Assign responsibilities for :<\/p>\n<p>Rental returns<\/p>\n<p>Clean-up<\/p>\n<p>Guest transportation<\/p>\n<p>Pick-up of any last minute items<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TWO WEEKS BEFORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>____ Pick up wedding rings and make sure they fit properly.<\/p>\n<p>____ Continue writing thank you notes for gifts received.<\/p>\n<p>____ Final confirmation of all services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ONE WEEK BEFORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>____ Provide caterer with total guest count.<\/p>\n<p>____ Provide wedding party and guests a map and timetable for rehearsal, ceremony and reception.<\/p>\n<p>____ Plan seating arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>____ Pick up marriage license<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>____ Begin packing for honeymoon.<\/p>\n<p>____ Determine what to do with floral arrangements after reception.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AFTER THE WEDDING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>____ Send thank you notes as soon as possible after the wedding.<\/p>\n<p>____ Have bridal gown cleaned and preserved.<\/p>\n<p>____ Change your name on ID and important documents.<\/p>\n<p>____ Change of address cards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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