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The page below contains a very good Wedding scheduling guide that should help in the planning and scheduling of all of your wedding related tasks.

6-12 Months Before The Wedding

• Reserve the date with your florist.
• Set the date and time of the wedding and reserve the location.
• For church weddings visit appropriate clergy members.
• Discuss expenses and establish the wedding budget.
• Choose attendants, honor attendants and ushers.
• Order your wedding invitations and announcements.
• Begin both the Bride's gown and headpiece.
• Shop for attendant's attire and accessories and establish a color scheme.
• Select and reserve photograper and videographer.
• Order your wedding rings .
• Register for china, silver and crystal patterns and other home gifts.
• Discuss honeymoon ideas.

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.
• Shop for trousseau attire.
• Confirm date and time of wedding rehearsal.
• Plan rehearsal dinner.
• Arrange lodging for out-of -town guest and attendants.
• Select live music and meet with musicians or check out the DJ scene with Sound Center D.J.'s.
• 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.
• Call your reception coordinator to finalize last minute details.
• Meet with the photograper and videographer to discuss details.
• Arrange special transportation for the wedding party.
• Select the groom's gift.
• Preparre 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 send to parents after the wedding.
• Obtain the marriage license.
• Begin name changes on bank accounts and official documents.
• Keep a list of wedding gifts and their senders as the 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 beautiful wedding day!

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