Wedding Checklist Part 2

Be sure to read Wedding Checklist Part 1

5 Months Before the Wedding
	Finalize members of the entourage
	Select mass readers and program hosts
	Take a sample copy of missalette from your officiant. Decide on content and consult priest prior printing. Draft the ceremony program.
	Order invitations, announcements, missalettes, and personal stationery.
4 Months Before the Wedding
	Decide on other wedding suppliers. Finalize everything with them.
	Make a directory of all pertinent persons and suppliers and keep it handy.
	Finalize the guest list
	Finalize guests from overseas.
	Finalize honeymoon plans and book itinerary. Prepare passports, visas, etc. if necessary.
	Order bridal accessories
	Select wedding extras: the guest book, ring pillow, favors and of course, something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
	Create registry wish list for easy gift giving: register at a bridal registry
	Confirm fitting schedules with the designer and inform all concerned
3 Months Before the Wedding
	Check and secure marriage license requirements in your area
	Obtain marriage license from your city/municipal hall
	Meet with the officiant to discuss ceremony and any pre-marital counseling required
	Make final arrangements for the ceremony: deposits, contracts, legal and church requirements.
	Secure wedding bann certificate
	Submit marriage license and all needed documents to the officiant or his assistant
	Order the wedding cake (if not provided by the reception venue/caterer)
	Make an appointment with the hairdresser and make-up artist of choice for trial session.
	Arrange for the food tasting with caterer or reception venue
	Organize calendar to accommodate all pre-wedding affairs
	Finalize missalettes, invitations and other printed materials orders
2 Months Before the Wedding
	Address and send out the invitations and announcements
	Deliver or send invitations
	Reconfirm honeymoon reservation
	Pick up rings
	Plan the Despedida de Soltera
	Finalize the ceremony plans and reception program
	Plan and schedule a time for the wedding rehearsal
	Arrange transportation for the 2 of you, immediate families, and wedding party
	Book a hotel room for wedding day, if required
1 Month Before the Wedding
	Confirm attendance of guests. Make follow-up calls to those who did not respond to the RSVP
	Notify caterer of final number of guests and confirm reception plans
	Pick up the marriage license
	Arrange final fittings for you and members of the entourage
	Get final facial. Facials can cause breakouts or minor scarring so never have them done a week or two before the wedding.
	Get a complete medical and dental check up
	Delegate duties and responsibilities to friends and family who are not in the wedding party
	Have gowns delivered
2 Weeks Before the Wedding
	Call suppliers. Arrange a final meeting with them.
1 Week Before the Wedding
	Reconfirm honeymoon plans
	Pack for your honeymoon
	Go over details with attendants such as accommodations, transportation, and the complete schedule of wedding events.
	Attend wedding rehearsal and dinner
	Attend bridal showers and Despedida de Soltera
	Along with fiancé, write as many thank you notes as possible
	Relax, rest, take vitamins and make sure to get enough sleep.
	Get final trim and color but avoid radical changes
1 Day Before the Wedding
	Greet out-of-town guests as they arrive or have someone meet them
	Finalize reception seating arrangements
	Pack everything you need for the church
	Put together a "survival kit" for the ceremony with extra hosiery, nail polish, scissors, needle and thread
	Splurge on a massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Indulge and relax by soaking in a tub of warm scented water.
	Get your final manicure and pedicure. Do this before you turn in for the evening to keep it fresh for the next day
THE BIG DAY
	Send a note of heartfelt thanks to both parents
	Take your time. Give yourself enough time for hair and make-up. Remember to wear a robe so you don't ruin your hair-do and make-up when you undress
	Have a light meal before the ceremony so as to avoid feeling faint
	Savor and enjoy every special moment of your big day. Take pleasure in being the most beautiful bride ever!

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