Wedding Month Is Approaching! Posted at 3/25/2010 10:26:00 PM 0 comments (+)
The wedding month is just around the corner and I wouldn't be surprised if I will be getting a lot of wedding invitations this year. Three of my friends already told me that they are tying the knot this June and I'm expecting more invitations from my relatives. Anyway, to the bride-to-be, here's a wedding checklist I found on the web and perhaps this will help you in preparing for the big day. Good luck and best wishes! :)

2-4 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING

- Meet with your florist to order your wedding flowers. (Bring a sketch or photo of your dress and color swatches of your bridesmaids' dresses.)
- Address all wedding invitations and announcements
- Plan rehearsal dinner
- Arrange lodging for out-of -town guests and attendants
- Select music and meet with disk jockey, videographer and photographer
- Have your wedding portrait taken
- Order the wedding cake



4-6 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING

- Contact your florist for an appointment to review your order
- Send "thank you" flowers to the hosts of your pre-wedding parties
- Mail your wedding invitations
- Have the final fitting of your gown
- Meet with the photographer, videographer and disk jockey to update them on the details
- Arrange special transportation for the wedding party
- Select the groom's gift
- Prepare seating chart for reception guests
- Write thank-you notes for shower gifts and wedding gifts as they arrive
- Place announcement in local newspapers

2 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING

- Make final check with your florist. (Double check delivery times and locations.)
- Order "thank-you" flowers to be sent to parents after the wedding
- Obtain the marriage license
- Make name changes on bank accounts and official documents
- Keep a list of wedding gifts and their senders as they arrive
- Finalize seating chart for reception guests

1 WEEK BEFORE THE WEDDING

- Give the final guest count for the reception to the reception coordinator
- Arrange pick up of guests and attendants arriving at airports
- Enjoy the benefits of good planning and a have a beautiful wedding day!!!