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6 - 8 / WEEKS

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rehearsal
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WEDDING DAY!

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9 - 12 / months

I know how much goes into planning a wedding and that is why I’ve created this page as a wedding checklist. It is perfect to always refer to, so you can be organized on the go! Congratulations and happy planning!

for choosing ME to capture your most special day! 

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Announce Engagement
Select Wedding Date 
Hire wedding consultant/coordinator 
Determine type of wedding: location, theme, # of guests, formality, time of day 
Determine budget and how expenses will be shared 
Buy a binder to keep track of appointments & events 
Develop a record keeping system for payments 
Create an approximate number guest list 
Decide if you will be inviting children or not 
Select & reserve ceremony site 
Select & book Ian Joesph Jones Photography for wedding photography & set a date for your engagement shoot 
Select & book reception location 
Select & order bridal gown Determine color scheme 
If ceremony or reception is at a home, arrange for any home improvements 
Obtain passports, visas, birth certificates, any documents needed for travel and/or marriage licenses

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Select & book caterer, if needed
Select & book Officiant (Minister, Priest, Rabbi, other)
Select wedding party
Give wedding party a list of their responsibilities
Select & buy attire for bridesmaids and flower girl 
Select & buy attire for mothers of the bride & groom 
Select & book ceremony musicians 
Select & book live band or DJ for reception 
Select & book videographer 
Select & book florist
Register for your wedding gifts (this can be done sooner)

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Schedule fittings for custom made bridesmaids gowns 
Arrange marriage prep-courses, if necessary 
Reserve rental items 
Select & book decorator 
Finalize an A & B list of guests 
Select & order invitations & other wedding stationery 
Set date, time & location for rehearsal dinner 
Select & book honeymoon night suite Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests
 Start planning your honeymoon 
Shop for your wedding gifts to each other
Shop for your wedding gifts for your wedding party 
Shop for your wedding gifts for your parents 
Buy shoes, lingerie & accessories for the bride 
Buy shoes & accessories for the bridesmaids 
Select & order wedding bands

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Take engagement pictures with Ian Joseph Jones Photography Select & order wedding cake
Order party favors 
Select & order decorations 
Purchase honeymoon attire & luggage 
Select & book wedding day transportation 
Start addressing your invitations 
Plan activities for out-of-town guests (optional) 
Go on trials & book wedding day hair & makeup 
Send out your invitations 
Select ceremony readers 
Select ushers to seat your guests 
Select guest book attendant 
Select your MC Mail invitations to shower 
Get photography permit, if needed

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Record RSVPs & early wedding gifts 
Record shower gifts & send thank-yous
Purchase ceremony & reception accessories: guest book, toasting glasses, ring pillow, etc. 
Select & reserve groomsmen’s wedding attire
Mail invitations to rehearsal dinner
Plan bridesmaid luncheon 
Select something old, new, borrowed, blue

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Finalize all food & beverages for wedding 
Finalize all ceremony details with Officiant 
Finalize all rehearsal arrangements 
Finalize all floral arrangements 
Final fittings for yourself & bridesmaids 
Make a wedding day itinerary & give a copyto your wedding party & vendors 
Finalize all details with all your vendors 
Decide order of receiving line & head table setting 
Contact guests who haven’t replied 
Pick up wedding rings 
Visit reception site for floor plan & create reception seating plan 
Give musicians a list of your music selections 
Inform attendants when & where to pick up attire Print out seating cards

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Give caterer/reception venue final tally of guests 
Pack for your honeymoon 
Wrap reception favors
Arrange mail collection while you are on honeymoon

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Drop all wedding accessories & decor off at ceremony & reception locations
Make sure you bring all gifts that will be handed out at dinner
Make sure you have all final payments in envelopes for wedding day
Pack over night bag for honeymoon suite
Make sure wedding party has their itinerary
Make sure the gentlemen have the right color socks
Review VIP seating with ushers at ceremony location

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wedding day!

Eat breakfast 
Pack anything remaining on your “To Bring” list in cars 
Make sure Maid of Honor & Best Man have the rings 
Make sure you have your marriage license, photo permit & Special Occasions Permit, if needed 
Put your engagement ring on your right hand 
Remember to take a moment to enjoy the details of the day you planned so long & hard for!

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