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Wedding Planning Template
2010-09-12T00:00:00-07:00
Chris Lindstrom
http://www.ceptara.com/forum
WINOUTOF
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Develop Goals, Contracts, and Budget
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Develop Contract with the Family
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Discuss a budget and the size and style of the wedding - who pays for what.
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Plan health and beauty preparations (nails, diet, hair, skin and makeup)
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Set the date and venue
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Schedule pre-marital counseling with the church
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Reserve wedding and reception sites; make initial catering contacts
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Select the attendants (bridesmaids and groomsmen)
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Select one usher for every 50 guests
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Get the rings
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Choose wedding rings
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Decide on engraving
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Plan the honeymoon
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Plan the Attire
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Attire: 6 month tasks
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Select and order the wedding gown
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Choose and order bridesmaid dresses
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Attire: 3 month tasks
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Order dresses for the mothers
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Order tuxedos for the groomsmen and fathers
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Set dates for fittings for bride and bridesmaids
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Bride: buy a wedding gift for your future spouse
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Groom: buy a wedding gift for your future spouse
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Buy gifts for attendants and helpers
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Attire: 1 month tasks
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Choose accessories, shoes, lingerie for bridal gown
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Get final fitting for bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses
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Have groomsmen registered and measured at the formal wear store
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Plan the guests
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Guests: 6 months tasks
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Send out engagement announcements (newspapers, facebook, twitter, e-mail, ...)
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Compile guest list
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Reserve block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
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Guests: 4 months tasks
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Complete the guest list and confirm final details with the caterer
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Order invitations (25 extra), personal stationary, and Thank You notes
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Guests: 2 months tasks
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Mail invitations (give at least 45 days notice)
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Finalize arrangements of accommodations for non-local attendants and guests
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Plan the Memories
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Memories: 6 months tasks
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Select photographer
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Select videographers
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Make arrangements for the music at the wedding and reception
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Memories: 4 months tasks
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Finanalize plans with photographer
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Finalize plan with videographer
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Finalize plans with musicians / DJ
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Memories: 1 month tasks
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Have beauty consultant do a trial run with the bride's hair and makeup
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Take bridal portrait
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Sweat the Small Stuff
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Details: 4 months tasks
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Register at local bridal registries
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Make all transportation arrangements to and from the wedding and reception
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Order napkins and purchase any other items needed for the ceremony and reception
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Book room for wedding night
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Details: 2 months tasks
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Make appointment with the hairdresser for the bride and attendants or out-of-town guests
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Review and finalize all plans for venue, memories, attire, and guests
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Details: 1 month tasks
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Finalize plans for rehearsal and reheasal dinner
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Check with announcement channels (e.g. newspapers, online forums) on wedding announcement requirements
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Details: 2 weeks tasks
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Get the marriage license. Be sure to bring necessary documents.
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Inform or send invitations for rehearsal and dinner including exact time and location to those attending
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Finalize plans for ceremony
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Walk through the entire event in your mind. Consider additional details such as parking, access for the handicapped, etc.
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Confirm all transportation plans
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Check in with caterer, photographer, videographer, musicians, DJ, florist, et.al to confirm all arrangements
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Pick up dress after final tailoring is complete
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Break in wedding shoes at home
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Details: 1 week tasks
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Appoint someone to act as an onsite organizer to handle any last minute problems
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Give a final guest count to the caterer
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Review final details for those in the wedding party
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Confirm honeymoon arrangements
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Pack for the honeymoon - including change of clothes after reception.
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Enjoy a day with your family and friends, e.g. day spa, massage, golfing, etc.
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Details: 1 day before tasks
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Organize gown, accessories, etc. to go to the ceremony
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Mail wedding announcements
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Attend the rehearsal and dinner. Give gifts to attendants.
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Give the rings and clergy member's fee to the best man.
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The Wedding Day
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Plan the Venue
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Venue: 4 months tasks
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Order flowers and floral arrangements for wedding and reception
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Choose baker and cake design
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Set menu plan for dinner / reception
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Venue: 2 months tasks
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Finalize the seating chart, dance floor, music
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Order balloons, decorations and favors for wedding and reception
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