The 12 Months Wedding Planner Steps

[MustangFan]

I thought this might be helpful for people who didn''t no where to start. I posted this for someone that was stressed with where to begin, but thought it might be helpful for others, so I made a separate thread for it. My friend followed this and didn''t feel stressed at all, the only thing she said she would change was the timing for the limo, she followed this plan and couldn''t find the limo she really wanted, but everything else as very helpful. Hope this helps!! Obviously if you are having a quicker wedding than 12 months condense the steps to fit your needs.

12 MONTHS WEDDING PLANNER STEPS

12 months
Decide what type of wedding
Choose a date
Discuss a budget
Start guest list
Ask friend and relatives to be in wedding
8-10 months
decide on entertainment
book photographer
shop for a wedding dress, veil and shoes
decided a color scheme
6-8 months
finalize your guest list
order invitations
arrange for wedding program to be printed
talk to a florist
contact rental companies (if needed)
book dj or band
register for wedding gifts
arrange marriage classes (optional)
plan honeymoon
Three Months
Go for 1st fitting get approiate lingerie and shoes
Make final selection of attendants'' dresses
order tuxes
make arrangement for wedding day transportation (you might want to do this earlier)
attend your shower
discuss reception details
make room reservations for out-of-town guests
finalize honeymoon
2 Months
Mail invitations
write vows (optional)
schedule a time for photographer to take pictures (engagement photos)
Make final arrangements with the florist
check rooms for out-of town guests
buy gifts for attendants
send thank yous if you had a bridal shower
1 Month
Final fitting of your gown
Plan rehearsal dinner (probably want to do this sooner if it''s a special place)
Apply for marriage license
3 weeks
Do hair trial
Put together wedding programs
ask friends and family if you want them to participate
break in new wedding shoes!!
2 Weeks
Finalize reservations for rehearsal dinner
send out invitiations for rehearsal dinner
review guest list, phone people who didn''t respond
final fitting of gown
give music lists to dj or band (probably a month before)
plan seating
buy a garter
One week
pack for honeymoon
call insurance co. to say your getting married and going on a trip
finalize all details of ceremony and reception
confirm # of guests
wrap gifts for attendants
print place cards
prepare payments
two-three days before...
press dress
pick up tuxes
give everything require for the day to the banquet manager
arrange out-of-town guests to be picked up
the day before
give all wedding professionals an emergency phone number to call on your wedding day
relax!!!
attend rehearsal dinner
give marriage license to your minister or other official
give gifts at rehearsal dinner
eat well and try to get some rest!

ENJOY YOUR DAY!!

Into the deep blue..