Your Wedding Day

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Colors

Flowers

Invitations

Invitation Ensemble

Invitation Addressing

Programs
and Thank You Notes


Accessories

Words of Wisdom



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On Site

Upon Engagement or
12 Months Prior to Wedding

Ɛ Determine wedding style
Ɛ Reserve ceremony site
Ɛ Reserve reception site
Ɛ Select photographer
Ɛ Book your entertainment
Ɛ Choose attendants
Ɛ Determine color scheme
Ɛ Select bridal gown and     veil
Ɛ Assemble guest list

6 Months Prior to Wedding
Ɛ Select wedding rings
Ɛ Make appointment with
    officiant
Ɛ Choose bridesmaids
    dresses
Ɛ Select caterer
Ɛ Arrange for engagement
    portrait

4 Months Prior to Wedding
Ɛ Order invitations,
    announcements, and
    other accessories
Ɛ Choose florist

2 Months Prior to Wedding
Ɛ Select formal wear for
    groomsmen
Ɛ Order wedding cake

6 Weeks Prior to Wedding
Ɛ Address invitations
Ɛ Send thank you notes as
    gifts arrive
Ɛ Purchase guest book, wine
    goblets, cake knife, cake
    top, garter, and other
    accessories
Ɛ Arrange for rehearsal and
    party
Ɛ Choose attendants' gifts
Ɛ Have blood test taken
Ɛ Submit engagement form
    to newspapers


4 Weeks Prior to Wedding
Ɛ Mail Invitations
Ɛ Apply for marriage license
Ɛ Order flowers

2 Weeks Prior to Wedding
Ɛ Confirm guest list
Ɛ Address announcements
Ɛ Inform caterer of final
    count
Ɛ Arrange name changes