BLUEPRINT FOR A WELL-PLANNED WEDDING

step 1

SETTING THE STAGE

*set a date for the wedding

*decide on the style, colors and size of the wedding           

*set a budget

*begin shopping for your gown

step 2

Your wedding is taking shape

*caterer

*videographer

*musicians

*florist

*choose and order Bridesmaid dresses

*choose and order Men's attire

*help Mother of the Bride and Groom choose their dresses

*finalize quest list

*send note to out of town guests to save the date

*start Bridal Registries

*begin to plan ceremony

*reserve Decorator

*order invitations

step 3

Filling in the fine points!

*select and order wedding cake

*finalize wedding menu

*be sure all deposits are paid and contracts signed

*contact vendors with final date, time and place

*finish gathering guest list addresses

*start addressing envelopes

*plan honeymoon

*arrange wedding transportation

*arrange accommodations for out of town guests

*schedule hair and nail appointments

*purchase wedding rings

*decide on reherarsal dinner site

step 4                                                    

YOUR PLANS ARE COMING TOGETHER

*map out wedding day plans and share with vendors

*finalize plans with your entertainment

*mail wedding invitations

*get marriage licence

*decide on rehersal date and time

*write  toast                                                                                      

*finalize details with vendors

*order favors

*buy gifts for the attendants and Parents

*buy gift for the groom

*write vows                                                                                  

*purchase shoes and accessories

*discuss Ceremony detail with offciant

*begin breaking in your wedding shoes

*finalize help for the reception

step 5

Countdown to the wedding

*provide caterer with final head count

*schedual final fittings

*practice with hair,veil and make up

*take care of legal name change

*change address with the post office

*arrange ceremony seating

*buy guest book

*pack for honeymoon

*prepare envelopes for fees and gratuities

*make final payments to vendors

last step

*get manicure

*pack thing to take to the wedding site

*GET A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP

*MAIL YOU PARENTS A CARD (they will get it once you are gone)

thanking them for your perfect day (it will make their  day)

*Finally , enjoy your day (you have well-planned your wedding and now enjoy it)