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Commitment Timeline

1 Year Wedding Planner
Your Name:		E-Mail Address:
Wedding Date:

9 to 12 Months Before The Big Day
Select a Wedding Date & Time:
Determine Who Will Officiate The Ceremony:
Announce Your Engagement:
Determine How Many Guests May Attend:
Determine Type Of Wedding You Want (size, formality, style, color scheme):
Select & Order Dresses:
Establish A Preliminary Budget:
Select & Secure Photographer:
Select & Secure Videographer:
Select & Secure Your Ceremony Location:
Select & Secure Your Reception Location:
Select & Secure Your Caterer:
Pick Out Engagement Rings With Your Fiance:
Select & Secure A Florist:
Begin Selecting Your Cake Baker:

6 to 9 Months Prior To The Big Day
Start Compiling the Guest List (inform family to do the same):
Select The Attendants For The Wedding:
Shop For Wedding Dress, Headpiece, Veil, etc.:
Start Planning Honeymoon:
Register with a Gift Bridal Registry in your favorite store:

4 To 6 Months Prior To The Big Day
Shop For Wedding Rings:
Select & Order the Invitations & Stationary:
Decide where to live after the wedding:
Complete The Guest List:
Send Wedding Announcement To The Paper:
Inform Mothers To Select Their Dresses:
Select & Order Men's Attire:
Finalize Honeymoon Details & Make Reservations:
Setup Appointment with Hairdresser and/or Makeup Artist:

2 to 4 Months Prior To The Big Day
Confirm the Menu & Catering Details with the Caterer:
Prepare All Maps & Directions for the Ceremony & Reception:
Select Your Wedding Rings:
Purchase A Wedding Guestbook:
Set The Date & Time For The Rehearsal With Officiate:
Plan The Wedding Party's Luncheon & Any Other Parties:
Determine Your Resources for Designing & Printing the Programs for the Ceremony:
Finalize The Florist Details:
Finalize The Photographer Details:
Finalize The Videographer Details:
Arrange Accommodations For Out Of Town Guests:
Plan Rehearsal Dinner, Time, & Place:
Where Is Your Rehearsal:		Date & Time Of Your Rehearsal:
Would you like your MC present to guide everyone:	Yes No
Plan Wedding Cake Details with Baker:

6 To 8 Weeks Prior To The Big Day
Mail Invitations:
Prepare Portrait for Newspaper (check local newspapers for requirements and timing):
Setup Appointment with Photographer for your Final Bridal Portrait:
Select Gifts For All Your Attendants:
Hire the Limousine or other forms of transportation:

4 To 6 Weeks Prior To The Big Day
Decide on a Menu for the Reception (estimate the number of guests):
Schedule a Final Fitting for your Gown so it can be ready for the Formal Bridal Portrait:
Purchase (borrow) All Wedding Accessories (Ring Pillow, Goblets, Garter, Candles, etc.):
Confirm Florist Details & Delivery Time:
Plan The Seating for the Reception:
Write Place Cards:

2 Weeks Prior To The Big Day
Setup Final Consultation with your DJ/MC Entertainer:
Make Arrangements to have your Wedding Gift transported to your new home:
Handle Business & Legal Details (name changes, address changes, etc.):
Prepare the Wedding Announcements For The Newspaper:
Reconfirm Your Guests' Accommodations:
Make Sure All Clothing & Accessories are Ready for You & the Bridal Party:
Get Your Marriage License:
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The Week Before The Big Day
Review Any Seating Details With The Ushers:
Make Certain All Wedding Attire Fits:
Finalize The Seating Arrangements:
Reconfirm Your Honeymoon Reservations:
Ensure You Have Your Travel Tickets:
Start Packing For Your Honeymoon:
Contact Any Guests Whom Have Not Yet Responded:
Complete The Place Cards:
Review All The Final Details with the Photographer & Videographer:
Provide A Final Guest Count To The Caterer:
Delegate Specific Responsibilities To Reliable Individuals For The Wedding Day:
Wrap & Present The Wedding Party Gifts:
Finalize The Rehearsal Dinner Arrangements:

The Day Before The Big Day
Get A Manicure and Massage to get relaxed:
Stay with your Family the Night Before & Get Some Rest:
Review & Rehearse All The Details Of Your Participants:

THE BIG DAY
Ensure The Best Man & Maid/Matron of Honor Sign The Marriage Certificate:
Allow Ample Time To Get Dressed:
Enjoy Your Wonderful Wedding Day & Cherish The Moment(s):
Be Sure To Eat:
Rest & Relax with a Good Bath:
Prepare For Your Appointments With The Hairdresser & Makeup Artist:

Wedding Day Emergency Kit
It�s better to be safe then sorry! Since you never know what unexpected events may happen on your big day, we have prepared a list of �must haves� for you to keep on hand for those �just in case� moments. Pack the following items in a large portable tote bag or Rubbermaid type bin, you�ll be glad you did! Small sewing kit Aspirin/Tylenol $20 (you never know what you may need it for) Coins (parking meters, vending machines, etc.) Visine Tweezers Touch up make-up* Safety pins* Straight pins Small scissors Small can of hair spray (for both hair and stopping minor hosiery runs)* Extra buttons Hair pins Tissue Cotton balls Cotton swabs Band aids Small snacks (i.e.. crackers, granola bars, dried fruit, etc.) Breath mints* Small bottle of water Brush/comb for hair touchups* Disposable camera for candid shots Small portable mirror* Travel size bottle of bride�s favorite perfume Hand lotion Dental floss Crazy Glue Touch up fingernail & toenail polish* Clear nail polish (for hosiery runs)* Nail file* Nail clippers Extra panty hose* Extra suitable pair of earrings for the bride (in case she should happen to lose one of her original pair) Extra earring backs* Local taxi company phone number (just in case) List of wedding vendors and phone numbers (should you need to contact one of them) Cell phone numbers of those in the wedding party and family Baby wipes Shoe polish Scotch tape Corsage pins Chalk (to cover last minute smudges on gown) Sedatives (use sparingly if absolutely needed, we don�t want a bride with noodle knees!) Hem tape Spot remover Matches Wrinkle out spray Straws (for the bride to sip something to drink without smudging lipstick) Smelling salts Sanitary supplies* Handkerchief* * Maid of honor should keep these items in an evening bag on hand for the bride.

Novelty Items
		I Do! Many festivities precede these two simple words. From Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Brunches, Lunches and at last the Wedding. After marriage then comes the Baby Shower, which we have also included on this linked section of Novelty Products available through our store.

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