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- Savor and celebrate the Proposal.
- Select an engagement ring. Suggested Retailer - Willey's Jewelers
- Announce the engagement, but not the date.
- Decide whether or not to hire a professional wedding planner. RSVP Event Design
- Start a file system to keep track of important paperwork throughout the planning process.
- Gather inspiration and ideas to design the day of your dreams.
- Make a guest list and check it twice.
- Narrow down the big day to a season, but not a date.
- Create a budget.
- Decide on the location for the ceremony.
- Select a reception site. German Concordia Club
- Choose your wedding party.
- Reserve rooms and air transportation for out-of-town guests. Days Inn
- Design and purchase "Save the Date" cards. Staples
- Choose your wedding gown. Debra Dee Weddings
- Request caterer proposal German Concordia Club
- Select a beverage service and bartender.
- Research and select a photographer and videographer. McMaster Photo
- Find a florist. Lorraine's Floral
- Decide on music for the Reception. ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT
- Choose an officiant.
- Hire a professional calligrapher to address invitations. Calligraphy by Jeanne
- Arrange transportation for you and your guests. Connoisseur Limo
- Select Music for the ceremony. ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT
- Order Invitations. Staples
- Choose a Cake Baker. Cake Artistry
- Select attire for bridesmaids, moms and flower girls. Debra Dee Weddings
- Get garments for the guys. Tux N Tails
- Consult a travel agent about the honeymoon. My Travel
- Pick out rental items including tables and chairs, tents, linens and tableware's.
- Make appointments with hairstylist and makeup. Espirita Salon and Spa
- Reserve the rehearsal dinner location. German Concordia Club
- Finalize the ceremony program and music. ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT
- Start a bridal registry.
- Choose and order your wedding ring. Willey's Jewelers
- Purchase the guest book, toasting glasses, cake serving set and favors. Wedding & Party Boutique
- Shop for your shower, rehearsal dinner and honeymoon clothes.
- Meet with the catering manager for the trial meal.
- Order your ceremony program, escort cards, place cards, and menus. Staples
- Have the engagement portrait session with your photographer.
- Purchase gifts for your attendants and out of town guests
- Mail wedding invitations
- Send invitations to the rehearsal dinner.
- Stuff, but don't send announcements
- Meet with the DJ to finalize the reception music. ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT
- Take dance lessons. Pure Energy Dance Co.
- Walk through the reception site with the caterer and florist.
- Meet with the florist to finalize the floral arrangements.
- Meet the Baker to finalize the cake design.
- Have a wedding gown and bridesmaids dress fitting.
- Begin preparing your wedding day timeline.
- Obtain a marriage licence. Willey's Jewelers
- Contact invited guests who have not responded.
- Determine reception seating arrangements.
- Send timelines to all vendors of you wedding.
- Give a final head count to the caterer
- Deliver the final rental quantities to the rental company.
- Give a final guest table count to the florist.
- Reconfirm travel arrangements and pack for your honeymoon.
- Make final payments to all vendors.
- Reconfirm details with vendors and your wedding party.
- Deliver toasting glasses and other essentials to the catering manager.
- Drop off gift baskets for out-of-town guests
- Get a Manicure and Pedicure.
- Attend the rehearsal.
- Get ready to relax and enjoy the big day.
Checklist from "Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding: From Engagement Ring to Honeymoon, a Week-by-Week Guide to planning the Happiest Day of your Life", by Joyce Scardian Becker.
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