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2 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� Arrange for a menu tasting at the venue and/or with caterer Confirm where both of you are getting ready on the day of the wedding Confirm how many speeches you want at the reception Select and ask those who will speak at your reception Work with your wedding planner on creating a wedding-day schedule Schedule a gown fitting Schedule a hair consultation Schedule makeup consultations Buy wedding gifts for your future spouse Mail invitations to in-town guests (to arrive 6 to 8 weeks before wedding) Plan your ceremony and consult with your wedding officiant Make doctor���s appointments for any inoculations that may be required for honeymoon travel ��� ��� ��� 1 WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� 1 MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� Pick up your wedding dress Confirm final details and numbers with caterer or reception venue Pack clothes for your wedding night and honeymoon Email a guest list to your planner and venue (sorted by last name and table numbers) Prepare tip and payment envelopes for vendors Complete the reception seating plan (chart and seating cards) Print seating chart and place cards Confirm who will return rentals after the wedding Confirm who will be in charge of envelopes at the wedding Confirm who will transport gifts and where the gifts will go at the end of the evening Continue writing and mailing thank-you cards 2 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� Deliver out-of-town gift bags to hotel(s) Ceremony rehearsal Give marriage license to wedding officiant at the rehearsal Bring guest book, favours, all payments, seating chart and place cards to your wedding planner or venue Hold your rehearsal dinner wedding planner checklist ��� Update your guest list as RSVPs come back Mail thank-you cards as gifts come in and update your records Order alcohol if it is not provided by the venue or caterers Invite guests to rehearsal and rehearsal dinner Purchase a guest register book Schedule a gown fitting Final formal-wear fitting for the groom and groomsmen Finalize music selections for ceremony Finalize music selections for reception Make arrangements for legal name change Finalize your honeymoon arrangements Purchase travel and medical insurance Select and plan ceremony programs and have them designed Finalize arrangements and payments for all hired suppliers Contact your wedding planner or contact person for the ceremony to review ceremony requirements Create a list of names of specific people you want photos to be taken of on the day of the wedding 1 DAY PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ��� ��� Groom and groomsmen pick up attire Have a manicure, pedicure and a relaxing massage 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� Meet with wedding officiant to plan ceremony details Print ceremony programs Finalize details with photographer and videographer Finalize order details with your florist Finalize music selection with the musicians Prepare gift bags for out-of-town guests Begin working on the reception-seating plan 2 weeks PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ��� ��� Contact your emcee to plan and review details Continue working with your event planner on the details for the wedding The Night PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING ��� ��� ��� ��� Check that you have everything packed (don���t forget the rings!) Review the wedding-day schedule with your bridal party and emcee Have a nice light dinner Try to relax and get some sleep! ON YOUR WEDDING DAY ��� ��� ��� Have breakfast Follow your wedding-day schedule as closely as possible Relax, enjoy yourselves and have fun! completeweddings.com | 63 p62-67_Planner+Index.indd 63 12-11-28 10:34 AM