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Publication Date: Friday, February 06, 2004 Wedding timeline
Wedding timeline
(February 06, 2004) Courtesy of Tie The Knot
Six to twelve months
Contract wedding consultant
Determine budget
Create guest list
Choose ceremony and reception sites
Reserve rehearsal dinner site
Choose officiant
Select wedding gown and accessories
Select formalwear
Select attendants' attire
Order wedding rings
Contract caterer
Contract photographer and videographer
Contract florist
Contract musicians
Have engagement portrait taken
Four to six months
Order invitations
Choose wedding cake
Arrange for accommodations if needed
Register for wedding gifts
Make arrangements for rehearsal dinner
Arrange for event insurance if required by location
Make plans for wedding transportation
Plan honeymoon
Two to four months
Have mothers of the bride and groom select their attire
Address wedding invitations
Plan ceremony
Get marriage license (no more than 90 days prior to wedding)
Make dÈcor and menu choices
Make hair and makeup appointments
Plan rehearsal dinner
Purchase attendants' gifts
Plan attendants' luncheon
One to two months
Make musical selections
Order documents for name change
Send invitations (6 weeks in advance)
Have final gown fittings
Pick up wedding rings
Order favors (optional)
Record gifts received and start thank-you notes
Two weeks
Contact those who have not RSVP'd
Draw up seating plan for reception
Have seating cards printed
Finalize plans with wedding coordinator
Confirm plans with vendors
Confirm accommodations
Confirm all reservations
Wedding week
Make last-minute changes with wedding coordinator
Have a massage and manicure
Enjoy family and guests as they arrive
Have rehearsal
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