Planning your Wedding Ceremony
Use this checklist to make sure you have your bases covered before your big day. Use the spaces provided below each to make any notes, jot down phone numbers, compare pricing, etc.
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Choose your colors
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Choose a location for the reception ______________________________________________________________
Choose your gown and veil
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Arrange for fittings and alterations if needed
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Decide on a honeymoon
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Begin registering with bridal registries _____________________________________________________________ ________________
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Invitations – Decide on wording - Make or Order
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What food will you serve? Will it be catered?
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Find a photographer
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Find a videographer
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DJ/Band for the reception
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Ceremony music
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Choose and order wedding rings
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Decide on reception decorations
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Select your table decorations
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Make/order table decorations Select attendant flowers
Attendants Name # Needed
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* Bridal bouquet ________ * Bridesmaids ________ * Groom’s Flower________ * Groomsmen _______
* Flower Girl ________ * Ring Bearer ________
* Corsages Moms’________ Grandmas’ ________ Wedding assistants’ ________
Make/order attendant flowers
Select flowers and decorations for the ceremony
Complete the guest list
Make honeymoon reservations
Confirm dates and times with all involved in the wedding
Decide on transportation after the ceremony
Decide on the wedding cake
Make/order wedding cake
Make/Order invitations
Address and mail invitations
Get your marriage license
Contact hotels for out-of-town guest accommodations
Buy/make bridal party gifts
Make/print wedding programs
Arrange for a final fitting of your gown
Hair and Nails Done!
Notes:
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