Twelve Month Planner

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One Year before the Wedding:

• Discuss the wedding budget with both sets of parents.
• Choose the date. (Have a 2nd choice just in case)
• Arrange to meet the clergy who will perform the ceremony.
• Check out and book bands, reception hall, caterers, florist, etc.

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Six months before the Wedding:

• Book photographer
• Start assembling guest list…tell your fiancé’s family to do the same.
• Choose & inform your attendants-order wedding/bridesmaid dresses.
• Register for china, crystal, linen, flatware, etc.
• Discuss honeymoon plans, visit travel agent.

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Four months before the Wedding:

• Help select groom’s tux.
• Complete guest list-order invitations and other stationary needs.
• Book honeymoon (passports also).
• Shop for wedding bands.
• Register for premarital classes.
• Meet with musicians to select music.

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Two months before the Wedding:

• Order the wedding cake
• Make-up and hair consultation
• Finalize the reception menu
• Address invitations, RSVP cards-mail out-The invitations should arrive six weeks before the wedding.
• Arrange for limousine or other transportation for wedding party.
• Fitting for wedding gown-arrange bridesmaids fittings.

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One month before the Wedding:

• Final dress fittings
• Purchase groom’s & attendants gifts
• Write (and send) thank-you notes as gifts are received. Keep a list.
• Schedule rehearsal one week prior to the wedding.
• Arrange accommodations for out of town guests.
• Confirm details with caterer, florist, photographer, musicians, etc.
• Confirm hair dresser, make-up

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Two weeks before the Wedding:

• Review all transportation arrangements
• Continue with thank-you notes.

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One week before the Wedding:

• Check on final details with all vendors scheduled.

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