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The Bride’s Checklist

Source: Utah Valley Bride Magazine

Select a wedding date and time.Make a preliminary budget.
Reserve your ceremony and reception location.
Determine your wedding theme and style and decide on your color scheme.
Start compiling names and addresses of guests and determine the size of the guest list.
Select bridal attendants.
Plan reception.
Check catering facilities if you are using a reception center, hotel, etc.
Select a caterer, if necessary.
Select a professional florist.
Select your dress and headpiece.
Order invitations and personal stationery.
Order wedding cake.
Select engagement ring with fiancé, if he has not already done so.
Select the men’s wedding attire and reserve the right sizes.
Make transportation arrangements for wedding day.
Make final arrangements for ceremony/reception (deposits should be paid, contracts should be signed.)
Have both mothers coordinate and select their dresses.
Complete the guest lists and compile them in order.
Start planning for the honeymoon.
Decide where you will live after the wedding.
Plan luncheon.
Select bridesmaid dresses.
Decide on a type of music and book musicians.
Address invitations and announcements. They should be mailed four to six weeks before wedding.
Register at a bridal registry in the towns of both families.
Finalize all details with caterer, photographer, florist, reception hall manager, musicians, etc.
Finalize ceremony details.
Make appointments with hairdresser for bridal portrait sitting and wedding day.
Finalize honeymoon plans.
Have a formal bridal portrait done.
Complete all physical or dental appointments.
Purchase gifts for attendants.
Keep a careful record of all gifts received (write thank-you notes immediately).
Make sure you have all accessories – garter, wedding book and pen, candles, etc.
Give the final count to the caterer and review details.
Give photographer the list of pictures you want.
Give videographer a list of photos and music you would like included in the video.
Prepare wedding announcement to be sent to newspaper.
Go over final details with all professional services you have engaged. Inform them of any changes.
Give the musicians the list of music for the ceremony/reception.
Keep up with thank-you notes.
Make sure you have your marriage license.
Make sure you have the wedding rings and that they fit.
Plan bouquet preservation.
Arrange to have possessions and gifts moved to your new home. Give a change-of-address card to the post office.
Pack your suitcase for the honeymoon.
Make sure all wedding attire is picked up and fits.
Have a final conversation with caterer, florist, baker, photographer and videographer.