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17/11/2013

Bride & Groom's 12 Month Wedding Countdown Checklist The Wedding Day
Your day has arrived! You may be nervous, but try to eat breakfast and drink plenty of fluids.
Take a lavender bath – it’s very relaxing.
Be sure to wear a button-down shirt for your hair and makeup appointments.

17/11/2013

Bride & Groom's 12 Month Wedding Countdown Checklist 1 - 2 Weeks Before
Have your final wedding gown fitting.
Confirm all of your beauty appointments.
Confirm pick-up times, schedules, and addresses with your wedding-day transportation.
Pick up your wedding dress and make sure all of your accessories are together.
Pick up the groom’s outfit, make sure it fits, and gather all of his accessories together.
Finalize your vows for the ceremony.
Confirm final headcount.
Give final attendance numbers to caterer and confirm final date/time for deliverables and pick-ups after wedding.
Pack for your wedding night and honeymoon.
Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport.
Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, toasting goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport.
Prepare all of your wedding favors for transportation to reception venue and assign someone to move them.
Finalize your seating arrangements (making sure you involve both sets of parents) and submit to caterer.
Prepare place cards.
Confirm dates/times/locations for all photo and video sessions the day of the wedding.

17/11/2013

Bride & Groom's 12 Month Wedding Countdown Checklist
3 - 4 Weeks Before
Finalize your jewelry, which may include something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.
Prepare a must-have shot list for your wedding photographer and videographer.
Finalize your “must play” and “don’t play” music lists and review with musicians.
Practice your first dance wearing your bridal shoes.
Design and order your wedding program.
Confirm honeymoon and travel arrangements, and give loved ones your itinerary in case of emergency.
Call guests who haven’t RSVP’d.
Meet with your stylist to discuss and test the perfect makeup and hair for your bridal style.

17/11/2013

Bride & Groom's 12 Month Wedding Countdown Checklist 1 - 2 Months Before
Have your first bridal gown fitting. Remember to bring stockings, shoes, the appropriate bra, hair accessories, jewelry, a camera, and your mom or best friend.
Finalize ceremony readings and songs, and review with performers.
Order liquor/beverages not handled by caterer.
Meet with your officiant to finalize the ceremony, including attendant formations.
Begin writing your vows if applicable.
Prepare a photo and video shot list, naming important family members and guests.

06/11/2013

Bride & Groom's 12 Month Wedding Countdown Checklist 2 - 3 Months Before
Finalize guest list
Book makeup artist and hairstylist.
Order your wedding favors.
Candles, baskets, ring pillow… it’s time to start browsing and purchase wedding accessories!
Consider signing up for dance classes.
Schedule your last tasting and finalize menu.
Find gifts for each other, your attendants, your shower hostess, and your parents.
Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom/groomsmen.
Prep for your honeymoon – do you have everything you need?
Choose your getaway! Finalize wedding transportation.
Select your music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and review with musicians, singers.
Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and other stationery accessories.
Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day.

03/11/2013

Bride & Groom's 12 Month Wedding Countdown Checklist 4 - 5 Months Before
Start thinking about cultural traditions for your wedding.
View wedding invitation styles and research proper wording.
Look at photos to get ideas for wedding cake designs, and meet with bakers to taste samples.
Discuss menu ideas with your catering manager.
Shop for wedding rings (if applicable).
Look for the groom’s tux and decide what groomsmen will wear.
Confirm your bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories.
Have your mother and future mother-in-law coordinate and select their dresses.
Compare pricing, place your wedding invitation order.
Purchase your wedding rings and send for engraving if applicable.
Get ideas for wedding favors.
Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties.
Make sure you’ve started your registries before bridal shower invitations are sent.
Choose your baker and finalize wedding cake.
Reserve rental equipment such as chairs, tables, linens, tents, etc.
Get ideas for wedding hair and makeup.
Notify any family or friends whom you would like to give readings, sing solos, serve as guest book attendant, etc.
Interview and hire any additional management staff

03/11/2013

Bride & Groom's 12 Month Wedding Countdown Checklist
6 - 9 Months Before
Alert out-of-town guests of wedding date and/or send a FREE save-the-date email.
Find a bridal salon and begin trying on wedding dresses and veils. Bring stockings, heels, a strapless bra, and a hair clip to each appointment.
Get in shape for your wedding gown by starting an exercise routine.
Get ideas for honeymoon locations and research pricing.
Start looking at floral designs and interview florists for style and cost.
Search for menu ideas and start meeting with caterers.
Research wedding photography and interview wedding photographers/videographers.
Get ideas for music and interview bands/DJs.
Finalize flower and décor ideas, and select a florist. Include specifics of each floral arrangement in your contract.
Sign a caterer.
Order your gown and wedding veil.
Shop for and select the perfect bridesmaid dress.
Book your honeymoon!
Finalize contracts with your wedding photographer and videographer.
Book your DJ/band.
Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, and gloves.
Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony ideas.