To plan the perfect celebration, use this comprehensive wedding checklist, with a timeline based on the 12-month length of the average engagement.
12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Announcement of Engagement - If you have not been announced, it is important that family and friends are aware of the wedding. They can notify by a formal reception with a simple phone call or an advertisement in the local newspaper. The important thing is that everyone knows when is the Big Day
Choosing a wedding theme and style - It's time to sit down with your partner to determine the style of the wedding. They will have to reach agreement with respect to location and style. It may be a traditional wedding or a casual ceremony on the beach, but both should be happy with the idea.
Budget - Having decided on the theme and style of the wedding is very important to determine the budget and financial responsibility for the costs. Who will pay for the wedding? Do parents of both Contribute? Everyone involved should meet for a real budget. It is very important that we all will arrive on a particular number for sticking to it throughout the process. Thus, surprises and shocks are avoided.
Guests - pencil and paper in hand you have to start scoring people you want to invite. Four lists should be done: the bride, the groom and the families of both. Subsequently the four lists will be combined to create a final fifth.
Explore - Begins to visit churches, temples, synagogues and chapels, according to the religion you practice. After completing the visits booking date. It is important that you do it in advance. Demand is usually high and probably want to keep the chosen date with your partner.
Wedding Magazines - It is important that you begin to identify the styles of dress that you like to look. You can do this through magazines or websites of your favorite designers.
Wedding planners - Interview at least three wedding planners. Ask them for references and budget.
Research professionals - Remember that you'll need a cameraman, photographer, DJ or musical groups playing and encourage the party. Entrevístate with them and review their tapes, recordings and photos.
11 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Select wedding organizer - Once you've interviewed several wedding planners, it's time to make a decision. Hire one and begins to argue with him all the details.
Determine theme and decorations - is important to define the organizer of your wedding theme and decorations you want for the reception.
Catering - Set appointments with different caterers and requests tastings. You have to be certain that what you are going to serve at your wedding is of good quality.
Musicians and DJ - Define who will be responsible to encourage your wedding reception. Choose the music of the ceremony and performed a preliminary list of items for the party.
Cameraman and photographer - After reviewing the videos and photographs of the professionals consulted, signing a contract with the block you selected to date. Make a list of the photos you'd like to make your ideas and consultation with professionals.
Flowers - Begins to identify and interview companies dedicated to creating floral arrangements for weddings. Calls budgets.
Ceremony - Call the venue for the ceremony and determines the time for the tests.
Reception - Define the place, negotiating the contract and leave a deposit to reserve the date chosen.
Reservations for guests - there are always family and / or friends who are displaced from their homes to attend the big day. Start searching for prices and airline tickets for family and closest friends.
Shop wedding dresses - Visit local shops and begin testing the designs that please you. It is important that you go identifying the style that fits your personality.
10 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Selection catering - Last month we dedicate to interview companies catering and taste their dishes. It is time to leave a deposit to the company that has met all your expectations.
Helpers - Identifies some friends or family to help, advise and advise. Listen to them all, but the last word should always be yours.
Official Wedding - Interview with the person in charge of officiating your wedding with your partner and discuss the terminology and words you want to use during the ceremony. They are always open to change. Do not be afraid to ask for what you want. Your ceremony must be as you dreamed.
Honeymoon - Determines your partner the budget for the honeymoon and identifies the place you wish to visit.
Wedding Dress - It's time to decide and order it.
Permits - If the wedding is to take place in a park, recreation area or on the beach, it is important to get the permits.
Groomsmen and bridesmaids - Singles and groomsmen and bridesmaids with them clarifies its role in the ceremony.
Exercise - If you are not yet registered, Record any gym and ask a trainer to organize them a couple routine. They have enough time to work and tone the body while. They are the protagonists of the wedding should look and look radiant.
9 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Gifts - Visit some department stores that are done to your liking and gift lists. Note that not all guests have the same purchasing power. Be sure to register gifts with a wide range of prices.
Coordination - Contact all your wedding suppliers for your chosen theme can be incorporated into all aspects of your party.
Reception - Decide with your partner the food and booze to be served during the reception.
Tracklisting - Realize a selection of songs for the reception. This way you give the DJ to know your musical tastes and avoid surprises.
Headdress, veil, gloves and shoes - all these accessories Choose carefully and try to do more tests. A decisive turn arranges them.
Guest Book - Search for airline tickets and hotel reservations for guests again. Prices may have gone down. Having decided on the hotel and airlines, comes with reservations.
8 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
First test - During this month it is important that you ask your designer or designer performing the first test of the wedding dress. Must not forget the shoes. Invite your maid of honor to accompany you.
Bridesmaid - Choose your dress and bridesmaid accessories.
Rings - Start looking for the rings. Compare styles and prices of the models that you see in jewelry with which you can find online. Try them before you decide. Remember that it is something that you'll use throughout life.
Florist - Meet with the officers of the company selected flowers and discuss with them your ideas for wedding themes and styles. Come to the meeting informed. Make a preliminary internet search and review journals and photographs for inspiration.
7 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Final Review - Meet with your wedding planner and review step by step all the details.
Ladies - Communicate to all the ladies and gentlemen (if any) evidence locker and Give them cards with the days and times to be carried out. This way no one will miss the appointment.
Godparents - Meet with your sponsor and determines their wardrobe. You can ask for a particular color or style.
Dresses of the pages - Choose dress and flower girl attire to take small rings.
Invitations - Determines the layout, text, font and paper for invitations cards and letters of thanks. Select a good printing and sort them.
Hotel guests - It's time to negotiate with the chosen hotel. Reserve a section or floor of the hotel for all your guests are together.
6 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Order of ceremony - Meet with your wedding organizer to review the order of all events.
Rings - It's time to decide. Choose and order the rings will accompany forever.
Accessories - Along with your maid of honor of salt shopping for all the accessories, jewelry, lingerie and all you feel is necessary for the big day.
Something fun - To avoid surprises, order something fun (but that is your choice) so guests will throw after the ceremony. They can be rose petals, confetti or rice classic. Evaluate all options and choose the one that suits the theme of your wedding. Choose something that you do not ruin the dress.
Invitations - Visit the press to pass tests invitations cards.
Honeymoon - the time to approach several travel agencies to check budgets has come. You can also accept ideas and suggestions from agents of these companies. Listen to them, but always stick with the last word.
5 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Table Cards - Sort the cards for the tables as well as the wedding programs.
Honeymoon - Concrete choosing the destination and begins to review the budgets of the same.
Wedding cake - visit various bakeries and asks tasting cakes. Once elected who will please both specific order and determines the time and place for delivery.
Rehearsal dinner - Select the menu to be served the night of the wedding and try it at a rehearsal dinner.
Wedding Night - Select and book the hotel where they will spend the first night as husband and wife.
4 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Write invitations - Decide if you do it yourself or if you hire a professional to do it.
Wedding vows - Sit down with your partner and discuss whether they want to use the traditional vows or choose to write them yourself.
Groom Suit - Accompany the groom to try several styles of tuxedos.
Groom Accessories - Buy or rent the twins, shoes, stockings and all accessories groom.
Honeymoon - After choosing the destination and reviewed all budgets, you have to decide on the best option. Make the deposit and secures booking.
3 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Invitations - Reviews and approves invitations as well as wedding programs.
Brunch after the wedding - Book the restaurant where the lunch after the wedding is. Remember that only attended by family and close friends. Those of you who want to lay before your honeymoon.
Bachelorette - Join your friends and plan your farewell.
Lunch or dinner with the ladies - Relax a while and go out to eat with your ladies. You need to know each other and there is harmony in the group.
Stylist - Make an appointment with your stylist and discuss the style that is most appropriate for your wedding and style. Remember you have to align with the wedding dress.
Gifts - Check your gift lists and includes any object that you have missed or is new to the market.
2 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Testing the Ladies - coordinates a date with your ladies to test their dresses. It is very important to attend all.
Send invitations - Buy stamps and send invitations.
Final test - Make the final round of wedding dress. From that moment, try not to gain or lose weight. Fix the date, place and time for delivery.
Boyfriend Test - Care for your boyfriend for the first test of their wardrobe. Do not forget to wear accessories.
Pre-Nuptial Agreement - If you have decided to submit to a pre-marital agreement, meet with your attorney to discuss the points and clauses thereof.
Transportation - Rent or make the necessary arrangements to transport that move from the ceremony to the reception venue.
6 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Camera - Buy a new camera if necessary. It is important that you register and documents every moment of these weeks of happiness. They want to be unforgettable and remember tomorrow.Shipping - Send out invitations for the rehearsal dinner.
Thank You Cards - Start writing thank you cards as you're getting the gifts. You ease the task since only later you'll have to send them.
Confirmation - Confirm selection of music with musicians and DJ.
Selection - Select the menu for the post-wedding brunch.
Shopping - Buy a nice gift for your future husband.
Memories - Ask the wedding planner to advise you store reminders related to the topic chosen. Select reminders that you like and fit your wedding and buy them.
Honeymoon - already have the destination and reserves. It's time to think about costumes for the honeymoon, accessories and luggage. Take a day off and made purchases of everything you might require.
Test hairstyle - Make an appointment with your stylist and try the hairstyle you will wear for the wedding. Do not forget to take into account the time it takes to do it.
4 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Confirmation - Confirm by floral arrangements and delivery schedule.
Official Wedding - Meet the official wedding and discuss all points of the ceremony.
Ballroom - Determines where the musicians will be prepared, the DJ and what areas can be used so that they can rest without interrupting your party.
Tables - Organize the tables are a difficult task but not impossible. Seat your guests by families, friends and colleagues. Try to find affinities in forming the tables.
Hair Color - If you use dye makes an appointment for a touch-up the week before the wedding. You can not do the last day.
Make Up - Make a test with a professional makeup artist whom you know or have you recommended. If you like his work, book for the wedding day.
Photo & Video - Last details and schedules photos and video. Confirms that both professionals have all the right directions.
Pre-Nuptial Agreement - In case you have chosen this option, make an appointment with the lawyer for the agreement to be signed in the course of this week.
Honeymoon - Check with your travel agent the whole itinerary is in order. Sign schedules airfare, address and phone of the hotel and the place where the car rental pick. It also confirms the transportation to and from the airport.
Marriage License - Marriage License Requests. Be sure to call ahead and ask for a list of documents you need to bring with you.
3 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Meeting - Meet with your wedding planner and review all delivery schedules. Cake, flowers, catering, drinks, etc.. Reviewing each and every one of the services of the wedding day.
Calls - Communicate with all who have not responded to the invitation to the wedding. Maybe one invitation did not reach its destination or a guest has forgotten call to confirm. Take an afternoon to this task.
Nail Salons - Make an appointment for the day before the wedding.
Pets and plants - have to make arrangements for your pets and plants lack nothing during the honeymoon.
Work - Each partner should make an appointment with the Human Resources division of their companies in order to seek advice on the roles to be submitted after their marital status changed. They should also ask for the forms to include your partner in health insurance.
Childcare - If during reception are going to offer the care of young children, make arrangements with a nanny agency and leave a deposit to reserve the day and time.
1 WEEK BEFORE THE WEDDING
Honeymoon - Go through your travel agency and collects all travel itineraries, car reservations, tours and hotel. Which will keep them in your hand luggage, along with passports if needed.
Pack your bags - The next few days will be full of emotions and last minute tasks. It is important to take one day to pack along with your partner. They should review the destinations visited, the excursions booked and the weather at that time of year. With all that information should pack.
Travel vouchers - Get some travelers checks to begin the quiet adventure. They can also change some money in the currency of the country visited.
Moving - Make arrangements to send your things and your partner to the new home. It is recommended that a family member or close friend is responsible for overseeing the movers while they are both Honeymoon.
Vouchers for services - Meet with your wedding planner and writes all the checks for services to be delivered the day of the wedding. Organize them in envelopes and deliver them to the wedding organizer to distribute it deal.
Hairstyle Groom - Make sure your boyfriend does not leave your hair cut for the day before the wedding.
WEDDING
Breakfast - Eat a good breakfast. Not only is one of the most important days of your life, but also will be a lake and day full of emotions. You need to be strong and focused and for this there is nothing better than a good breakfast.
Time - Give yourself time for everything, clothing, makeup, headdress, everything has a process and you must live it with joy and not with anxiety.
Relax - Enjoy. The day has finally arrived and everything will turn out wonderfully. Smiling and do not forget the most important words of the day: Yes, I want!
AFTER THE WEDDING AND HONEYMOON
It retains the wedding cake - Ask a family member to freeze the first floor of cake to enjoy with your partner during your first wedding anniversary.
Thank You Cards - thank you cards Go over that and you had to write the missing. Visit the mail and send them all together.
Stable - Take the wedding dress and veil to a dry cleaner that specializes in cleaning and preserving wedding gowns. Buy a nice box for storage when you deliver it.
Change of name - Complete and submit all necessary forms to change your maiden name to your married name in Driving, Passport, Social Insurance, Banks, Credit Cards, etc. License.
Photos & Videos - Make a call to companies photography and video to see the first tests.
Print - Prints the best pictures of the honeymoon and put them in an album to share with your friends and family.
Frames - . Purchase for a nice closeup photograph that best represents your honeymoon and one sleek and silver for the best wedding photography Being flick
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