| This checklist will help the you in planning the most important day of your life. Feel free to print it out and give copies to those helping to plan your wedding. One Month - Confirm all arrangements and contracts.
- Mail invitations so they will arrive three weeks before the wedding.
- Pick up wedding rings.
- Arrange for transportation to ceremony and from ceremony to reception.
- Attend final fittings.
- Have your hair and makeup done as you would like to have it on your wedding day. Schedule any tanning, manicures, etc.
- Purchase guest book and keepsake album.
- Contact your insurance agent about naming your fiancé as beneficiary on your life insurance, will, and auto policies, and buying homeowners’ and floater insurances to protect wedding gifts.
- Open joint checking and savings accounts. Decide on a budget and savings program. Discuss them with your financial representatives.
- Write thank you notes as gifts are received.
2 Weeks - Get marriage license.
- Give caterer final guest count. Don’t forget the wedding party, photographer and DJ!
- Arrange to have your gown pressed and delivered.
- Arrange to change your name on driver’s license, social security card, credit cards, bank accounts, insurances, etc.
- Make arrangements for moving into your new home.
1 Week - Pack for honeymoon.
- Give bridesmaids’ luncheon/party and give attendant gifts.
- Confirm directions, housing, and timetables with attendants.
- Brief head usher of any special seating arrangements.
- Arrange for rental returns.
- Prepare wedding day fees.
1 Day Before - Pack the “Going-to-church” bag, and an “emergency” bag.
- Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
- Find a quiet moment to give your fiancé his wedding gift.
The Wedding Day - Have a nice relaxed breakfast. You’ll need it!
- Have hair and make-up done.
- Relax and let the planning take care of itself. Most of all, enjoy!
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