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If you are planning on using a professional wedding consultant, it is best to hire this person before you start planning and shopping.
___ Select your professional wedding consultant.
___ Decide on the type of wedding (size, setting, and formality)
___ Select your photographer and reception site
___ Book your wedding location.
___ Consider pre-marital counseling.
___ Start a health and fitness plan.
___ Shop together for wedding rings (if you have not done so already).
___ Give thought to your honeymoon location / travel plans.
___ Determine budget
___ Decide who will pay for what expenses.
___ Select the caterer.
___ Choose your attendants.
___ Consider your color schemes.
___ Shop for dress, headpiece, shoes, etc. - set date for final fitting and delivery.
___ Select bridesmaids' dresses and accessories.
___ Obtain necessary medical exams, blood tests, make sure passports are in order.
___ Select Florist and discuss color schemes.
___ Again consider pre-marital counseling.
___ Reserve all rental equipment (chairs, tables, tents, etc.)
___ Decide upon gift registry and select gift choices.
___ Order invitations and related stationary needs.
___ Start shopping for men's wedding attire.
___ Send thank you notes as soon as possible where appropriate.
___ Reconsider honeymoon / travel plans.
___ Decide upon and order favors.
___ Select Baker - order cake, groom's cake and mints.
___ Help both mothers coordinate and find their wedding day clothing.
___ Review your written agreements with professionals (photographer, DJ, transportation, caterer, bakery, etc.)
___ Consider accomodations for out of town guests.
___ Place your engagement announcement in the newspaper.
___ Decide on men's wedding attire.
___ Arrange and plan your rehersal dinner.
___ Purchase your wedding day accessories.
___ Arrange attendants' parties.
___ Book the beverage caterer for the reception and make selections.
___ Prepare accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests.
___ Consider a hairdresser and/or makeup artist and book appointments.
___ Finalize all honeymoon plans.
___ Draw a map to direct your guests to the site(s), if necessary.
___ Mail out invitations and announcements (5-6 weeks before)