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Style
is going to influence everything, season, time of and
the theme of the wedding |
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Decide
on the size and budget |
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Book
a venue and make sure about their smoking policy. |
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Book
a church
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Arrange
a get together to compile a list of quests. Remember
to involve both families, you are going to need them
soon!
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Book
the caterers |
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Organise
transport |
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If
you suspect a honeymoon over the borders, get your passport
ready. |
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Book
a photographer and or videographer |
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Entertainment
for the reception |
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Book
a designer/dressmaker for your wedding gown and bridesmaids'
dresses |
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Visit
the minister and organist and make arrangements for
the ceremony. find out if they allow confetti - many
churches have special requests regarding that. |
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Decide
what you are going to do about invitations. |
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3
months before the wedding |
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Done?
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Finalize
the guest list |
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of quest: |
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Order
or make your own stationery |
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Printer |
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Order
a wedding cake, if not supplied by the caterer |
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Book
accomodation for the wedding night |
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Go
shopping for the honeymoon! |
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As
well as for gifts for the ushers, attendants and your
husban-to-be |
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Buy
or hire the groom's outfit and make sure the men in
the bridal party know what sort of clothes they are
expected to wear |
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If
your engagement ring needs alterations discuss it with
you jeweller |
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Meet
again with the officiating officer and arrange a rehearsal |
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Book
the musicians for the ceremony ad discuss your requirements
with the organist |
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Make
an appointment with a lawyer, if you don't want to get
married in community of property. Explain options. |
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Book
your make-up artist as well as your hairdresser for
the day and for a rehearsal |
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2
months before the wedding |
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Post
your invitations at least 6 weeks before the wedding |
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Buy
his wedding band |
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Finalize
the menu with the caterers |
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Visit
the florist and order bouguets, buttonholes and corsages.
(Discuss the flowers at ceremony and reception) |
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Buttonholes:
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Corsages:
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Buy
your shoes and underwear for the day |
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Keep
a list of replies to invitations |
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1
month before the wedding day |
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Visit
your hairdresser and remember your veil or headdress
to check if the style will work |
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Visit
the make-up artist for a test |
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Decide
on reception seating and write the place cards |
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Collect
your dress and accessories and make sure everything
fits (Keep it in a safe and clean place) |
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Check
that the bridesmaids dresses are finished and that they
fit |
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Get
confirmation in writing from each and every person.
If nessary fax them a map and emergency cellphone number
for the wedding day |
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