SIXTEEN TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Determine type of wedding (formal or information) and choose a date.
* Visit the clergy and review synagogue/church requirements.
* Determine size of the guest list.
* Determine your budget and division of expenses.
* Find a reception location and make reservations early.
* Select a wedding consultant.
* Select a wedding gown.
NINE TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Choose your attendants.
* Choose a color theme.
* Choose attendant's dresses.
* Book your caterer.
* Book your photographer.
* Book your videographer.
* Plan ceremony and reception music.
* Compile names and addresses for guest list.
SIX TO FOUR MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Select a florist.
* Book your DJ or band.
* Order invitations and party favors.
* Shop for bridal party tuxedos.
* Finalize arrangement for the church and ceremony.
* Make transportation arrangements.
* Plan honeymoon, visit travel agencies, make reservations.
* All deposits should be made and contracts signed.
* Put together ideas for bridal registry.
* Plan wedding decorations.
THREE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Choose gifts for attendants, parents and helpers.
* Buy wedding rings.
* Order the wedding cake.
* Buy cake knife, toasting glasses, guest book & garter.
TWO MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Make plans & reservations for wedding rehearsal & dinner.
* Reserve rooms for out-of-town guests.
* Address invitations/announcements.
* Invitations should be sent 4-6 weeks prior to wedding; announcements after wedding.
ONE MONTH BEFORE WEDDING
* Finalize details of every aspect of your wedding.
* Confirm honeymoon reservations.
* Have final fittings for you and your attendant's dresses.
* Get marriage license.
* Ask a friend or relative to take charge of guest book at reception.
* Pick up wedding rings.
* Purchase gift for fiance (not mandatory).
TWO WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING
* Complete your trousseau.
* Prepare wedding announcement to send to newspapers.
* Contact guests who have not responded.
ONE WEEK BEFORE WEDDING
* Pick up your gown, attendants' dresses & accessories.
* Confirm details with all participants and inform them of any changes.
* Pack for honeymoon.
* Make sure you have all wedding attire, rings & marriage license.
* Have rehearsal and dinner.
* Give final guest count to reception facility or caterer.
* Get a massage.
* Have nails done.
WEDDING DAY
* Have hair & make-up done.
* Take marriage license and rings to ceremony site.
* Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is to begin.
* Mail wedding announcements.
(Source: Ultimate Weddings.com)
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Maple Tree Inn
711 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Phone: 1-800-423-0243 Fax: 408-738-5665
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