| Six to Twelve Months Before the Wedding |
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 Announce Engagement |
 Choose Type of Wedding, Size, Formal, Informal, etc. |
 Set Wedding Date & Time |
 Plan Budget & Who Will Pay for What |
 Choose Wedding Location |
 Choose Reception Location |
 Select Wedding Rings |
 Select & Order Wedding Dress & Accessories |
 Select a Caterer, Florist, Limousine |
 Select a Photographer, Videographer |
 Select Entertainment, Band or D J |
 Begin Guest List |
 Select Members of the Wedding Party |
 Register Gift Choices at Bridal Registries |
 Choose Wedding Colors |
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| Four Months Before the Wedding |
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 Determine Rehearsal Time & Location |
 Determine Rehearsal Dinner Location |
 Select Bridesmaid's Dresses & Accessories |
 Select Groom's Attire |
 Select Groomsmen's Attire |
 Order Wedding Invitations |
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| Two Months Before the Wedding |
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 Finalize Guest List |
 Mail Wedding Invitations |
 Arrange Lodging for Out-of-Town Guests |
 Get Marriage License |
 Purchase Guest Book & Pen Set |
 Order Wedding Cake & Cake Top |
 Order Favors - Cake Knife & Server |
 Flower Girl Basket - Ring Pillow |
 Toasting Glasses - Unity Candle |
 Place Cards - Garter, etc. |
 Order Wedding Programs |
 Purchase Gifts for Wedding Party |
 Plan Details of Wedding & Reception |
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| One Month Before the Wedding |
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 Finalize Details of Rehearsal Dinner |
 Send Invitations for Rehearsal Dinner |
 Arrange for Final Fitting of Gown |
 Arrange for Final Fitting of Bridesmaid's Dresses |
 Schedule Appointment with Hairdresser |
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| Two Weeks Before the Wedding |
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 Record Wedding Gifts Received |
 Write Thank You Notes |
 Contact People Who Did Not Respond |
 Break In Wedding Shoes |
 Confirm Times, Locations & Details with: |
 Wedding Party - Rental Services |
 Florist - Caterer - Cake |
 Photographer - Videographer |
 Entertainment - Limousine |
 Wedding & Reception Sites |
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| One Week Before the Wedding |
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 Try on All Wedding Attire Before the Wedding |
 Pack for Honeymoon |
 Confirm Honeymoon Reservations |
 Prepare Wedding Day Fees |
 Arrange for Rental Returns |
 Give Final Counts to Caterer |