Wedding Planning – Timeline and Budget Sheet
Posted on | May 12, 2007 | No Comments
Wedding Planning doesn’t have to be completely stressful. use our Wedding Planning Bride’s Timeline and Budget to help you set the pace for your Wedding.
Six to Twelve Months Prior:
Select a wedding date and time with your husband-to-be
Make an initial budget — discuss with all appropriate parties
Decide on the type of wedding you want — discuss with your husband-to-be
Reserve your ceremony and reception location
Determine who will officiate your ceremony
Choose your wedding consultant if desired
Choose your wedding attendants — ask them to be a part of your wedding celebration
Determine how many guests will attend — work on this number with all necessary parties
Select your wedding colors
Start your reception planning
Discuss with your fiancee the important aspects of a reception are in his mind
Announce your engagement in the local newspapers
Select your wedding attendant’s attire
Order your dress
Arrange hotel accommodations for your guests
Choose a local florist
Choose a photographer
Four Months Prior:
Choose a honeymoon destination with your husband-to-be
Confirm that all attendant’s attire is ordered
Complete guest list including names, titles and addresses — this is a great spreadsheet on the computer so counts can be easily made
Register at your favorite bridal registries — take along the groom
Select and order your invitations
Confirm all ceremony arrangements
Shop with your fiancé for wedding rings
Key Decisions to Lock In:
Ceremony location
Reception location
Music (Band/DJ)
Honeymoon
Caterer
Photographer
Florist
Two Months Prior:
Sample wedding cakes
Address all invitations. These should be sent out 6 weeks before your date
Finalize all ceremony and reception details
One Month Prior:
Select appropriate gifts for all attendants
Arrange a final fitting of your gown
Schedule any necessary doctors or dental appointments
Get your marriage license
Have your formal bridal portrait done
Begin your thank-you notes as gifts come in
Pick up your rings and try them on for size
One Week Prior:
Work out your seating arrangement
Continue to write thank-you notes
Arrange for all attendants attire to be picked up
Have a rehearsal for all involved
Prepare your honeymoon luggage
Finalize your music choices with musicians
Give a final guest count to your caterer
Go through a trial hair and make-up session with your hair dresser
Your Wedding Day:
Schedule your hair and make-up appointments 3 to 4 hours before your ceremony
Begin your music 30 minutes before your ceremony is to start
Don’t skip your meals
Take your time and enjoy your day!
Some great places to shop for your Wedding:
Fantastic Wedding and Reception Decorations
Wedding Decorations, Favors and Gift Ideas
Reception Decorations, Wedding Favors and Gifts
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