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January 30, 2004
 Content: • Bride: Things to Do... Before You Say "I Do" Bride: Things to Do... Before You Say "I Do" Three to Twelve Months Before Your Wedding
•Determine budget with parents •Type of wedding (very formal – formal – semi-formal) •Reserve facility for reception •Consult caterer •Choose a photographer •Meet with church organist to discuss music for ceremony •Music for reception •Meet with clergy (consult together about type of ceremony) •Bridal attendants •Wedding dress •Attendants' dresses and mothers’ gowns •Guest list •Wedding invitations and announcements •Order flowers •Registry for gifts – patterns •Buy a wedding album, gift and guest record file •Order thank you and personal stationery •Start your make-up lessons, skin care, hairstyling program •Find a new home and plan furnishing •Make appointment with gynecologist •Discuss honeymoon with groom Two Months Before Your Wedding
•Wedding gown fittings •Order wedding and groom's cake •Attendants’ gowns fittings •Coordinate men’s formalwear attire •Finish addressing invitations •Acknowledge each gift as it arrives •Begin shopping for attendants’ and groom’s gifts •Shop for trousseau One Month Before Your Wedding
•Complete arrangements for reception •Set appointment to have make-up & hairstyling for portrait •Arrange transportation and accommodations •Have wedding portrait taken •Check groom on wedding ring(s) •Send wedding portrait to newspapers •Mail invitations •Arrange for transportation to ceremony and reception •Arrange for your joint or new checking accounts •Have all charge accounts changed •Arrange for any party rental equipment •Have social security and driver's license changed Two Weeks to One Day Before Your Wedding
•Check all gowns and accessories •Arrange for rehearsal •Give caterer final headcount for reception •Arrange final seating for the reception •Finish addressing announcements •Put all wedding clothes in one place •Discuss specific shots with photographer •Arrange going-away clothes •Present gifts at and attend bridesmaid's luncheon •Arrange any last minute transportation •Get lots of beauty rest On the Day of Your Wedding
•Take time to bathe and dress •Have your nails, hair, and make-up styled  RETURN TO TOP |
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