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Congratulations, you have finally decided to get married! Have you decided to hire a wedding planner? If no, not a problem! Whether you decide to hire one or not, here is a check list to go by when planning out that special day?br>
6-12 months prior:

• Choose what kind of wedding you would like, date and the time

• Discuss all the budgeting and who will pay for what

• Consider hiring a wedding coordinator

• Make arrangements with officiator

• Reserve the wedding and reception location

• Select your wedding dress and accessories

• Choose your bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, and honored roles

• Have a black/white photo sitting for announcements

• Meet with the florist, photographer, caterer, videographer, and D.J./entertainment to discuss all the budget and options.

• Arrange the guest list with fianc?and families

• Discuss honeymoon and reservations

• Take time off of work

• Buy a wedding planner and envelopes to store brochures and notes

• Develop record-keeping system for invitations, gifts, and thank-you notes

4-6 Months:

• Plan new living arrangements and home furnishings

• Select and register wedding gifts and patterns

• Select color scheme

• Order Dress and accessories

• Order bridesmaids dresses, shoes and accessories

• Contact men’s formal wear specialist for men’s attire.

• Order Invitations, announcements, programs, napkins, matchbooks, and personal stationary.

2 Months:

• Choose and order wedding bands and engraving

• Order wedding and groom’s cakes

• Check state/county marriage license requirements

• Plan ceremony, reception, menus, master of ceremonies, music, and timetables.

• Plan rehearsal dinner and bridesmaids?luncheon

• Complete guest list and address invitations

• Make arrangements for lodging for out-of-town guests

• Purchase gifts for attendants and groom

• Plan reception seating, if necessary