Bel Air Bay Club WPG - Flipbook - Page 11
5 MONTHS
Book transportation for guests, if needed
Book the newlyweds’ transportation
Book the honeymoon
1 MONTH
Assemble gift bags
Pay your vendors in full
Create a seating chart
Order or make your escort cards
Buy the groom’s tuxedo
Have a final venue walk-through
Begin premarital counselling
Break in your wedding shoes
4 MONTHS
Have your final tasting with the caterer
FINAL WEEK
Choose your cake
Refresh your hair color
Buy wedding bands
Get your eyebrows done
Select the groomsmen's attire, and
schedule fittings within the month
Massage & manicure/pedicure
Hair and makeup trial
Pack bags for honeymoon, and prepare
flight information
3 MONTHS
Final dress fitting
Clean your ring
Chase any RSVP stragglers
Order the invitations and hire a calligrapher
Create or plan your menu
Practice your vows out loud
Write your partner a love note
Brainstorm guest favors and gift bags
Book a photo booth rental
Write your vows
Select readings
Meet with the officiant and invite him or her
to the rehearsal dinner
Start crafting any DIY items if you haven’t
already
2 MONTHS
Send the wedding invitations (with RSVPs
due one month before wedding)
Send rehearsal dinner invitations
First dress fitting
Pick up your marriage license
Buy wedding-party gifts
Do a floral mock-up with your florist
Give the song selections to your band/DJ
NIGHT BEFORE
Eat a healthy meal
Pack a small bag of personal items
Drink lots of water
Get a good night's sleep
THE DAY OF
Stay off your feet as much as possible
Eat a light breakfast
Take your dress and veil out of the bag early
on and have them steamed
Lay out everything you want the
photographer to take pictures of
Exchange notes with your partner
Say thank you to everyone around you
Purchase final detail items (vow books,
signage, accessories)
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