Wedding Manor's  Wedding Day Check List
 
6 - 12 months before the big day
 
Decide on a date
Make an appointment with Clergyman / Officiant Determine a budget.
Compose a guest list.
Set time, location of Ceremony, Rehearsal & Reception Venue.
Choose Professional Photographer / Videographer.
Shop for wedding gown: Several fittings will be required.
Obtain Floral & Music estimates; book services if possible.
Register with gift registry.
Select brides maids.
Pick a honeymoon destination: (renew passports & inoculations if required.)
Begin selection of a Caterer.
Set a date to order dresses for bridesmaids.
 
5 months before the big day
 
Finalize guest lists.
Order invitations & announcements.
Order personal stationary & thank you notes.
Plan reception.
Choose florist.
Men choose attire.
Make honeymoon reservations.
Choose caterer.
Confirm delivery of bridal gown.
Make appointment for bridal portrait.
Order wedding cake.
Arrange transportation for all members of bridal party to & from ceremony & reception locations.
Go over details of reception with caterer / hotel manager.
If you are renting any equipment, reserve it now. (arch way, floral pillars etc.)
 
2 months before the big day
 
Inform clergyman of all the details of your ceremony.
Keep a gift diary - send thank you notes as gifts arrive.
Fine tune guest list.
Plan rehearsal dinner.
Select attendants' gifts, grooms gift.
Check all services.
Make moving arrangements.
Final  gown fitting.
Bridal portrait setting.
 
1 month  before the big day
 
Choose wedding bands.
Mail invitations.
Make room reservations for out of town guests.
Check wedding party apparel.
Confirm music arrangements & check selections.
Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheon.
Discuss rehearsal dinner with hosts.
Attend showers.
Apply for marriage license.
 
2 weeks before the big day
 
Plan your wedding day hair style.  (bring headpiece & veil).
Schedule hair appointment for day of wedding.
Final check on bridal party clothing.
Notify newspapers.
Arrange for name & address change.
Check with caterer / reception venue with last minute changes.
 
1 week before the big day.
Remind rehearsal dinner guests of time / location.
Start honeymoon packing.
Wrap groom's  & attendants' gifts.
Check wedding announcements, stamped & ready to mail day after wedding.
Bridesmaids' luncheon.
Schedule rehearsal for 1 - 2 days prior to wedding.
Remind wedding party of exact time & place.
Go over final details of ceremony & reception with all parties involved.
 
1 day before the big day
 
RELAX !
Have manicure & pedicure done.
Attend wedding rehearsal & dinner.
Give ushers guest list.
 
Wedding Day
 
Eat!
Hair &  make-up.
Check wedding dress. (pressing/steaming).
Appoint family member to check ceremony & reception for left behind items.
Change of clothes.  (if leaving for honeymoon).
Breath !  Enjoy your day.
 
 
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