M Choose Clergymember, Rabbi or Judge & confirm with themM Determine budget & style of wedding (formal, informal) M Reserve ceremony and reception location(s) M Select exact wedding date and time M Choose attendants M Decide on color scheme M Select and order bridesmaids' dresses M Compile guest names and addresses M Reserve florist O Send Chris Irwin $20 for wedding program registration M Reserve photographer and/or video photographer M Reserve caterer M Reserve musicians and/or d.j. M Place engagement announcement in newspaper ë Sign contract, pay deposit to florist ë Sign contract, pay deposit to photographer/video M Select and order bridal dress, veil and accessories ë Sign contract, pay deposit to caterer ë Sign contract, pay deposit to musicians and/or d.j. ë Sign contract, pay deposit for wedding site ë Sign contract, pay deposit for reception site ë Select and reserve groom and attendant's attire ë Mothers should coordinate and select dresses ë Order invitations, personal stationary and notepaper ë Make honeymoon reservations ë Make appointments for physical exams and blood tests ë Check state requirements for marriage license ë Register for gifts at department store ë Order personalized napkins, matchbooks, etc. if desired╔ Order wedding ring(s) ╔ Address invitations by hand ╔ Order wedding cake ╔ Confirm details with florist ╔ Confirm details with photographer/video ╔ Confirm details with caterer ╔ Confirm details with musicians/d.j. ╔ Confirm details with clergymember, rabbi or judge ╔ Coordinate accommodations for out-of-town guests ╔ Make reservations for rehersal dinner ╫ Mail invitations π Obtain marriage license π Purchase gifts for attendants π Final fittings for all women's wedding attire π Coordinate transportation plans for wedding π Purchase toasting goblets π Purchase ring pillow π Purchase bride's garter π Purchase candles π Purchase guest book π Schedule wedding rehersal π Schedule bridesmaids' luncheon π Select guestbook attendant π Schedule bride's hair appointment π Plan bride's makeup π Make manicure appointment for 2-3 days before ceremony π As gifts arrive, enter into computer, write thank-you's≤ Make any seating arrangements for ceremony/reception ≤ Make name changes on legal documents, bank accounts ≤ Make parking arrangements for ceremony/reception ≤ Send wedding announcement to newspaper ≤ Pick up wedding ring(s) · Reconfirm arrangements with florist · Reconfirm arrangements with musicians/d.j. · Give final count and reconfirm details with caterer · Reconfirm details with clergymember, rabbi or judge · Reconfirm details with wedding cake baker · Reconfirm photo poses, sites with photographer/video · Confirm rehersal plans with clergy, attendants ■ Pick up everyone's wedding attire and check fit Get married! Mail gift thank you's Send photo to newspaper
