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Couple on their wedding day  

The Wedding Day—Making It a Joyful Beginning

A Sample
Preparations Checklist *

 

6 months or more ahead

Checkbox Discuss plans with future husband or wife, in-laws, and parents
Checkbox Decide on type of wedding desired
Checkbox Work out budget
Checkbox Check legal requirements
Checkbox Book reception location
Checkbox Contact photographer

4 months

Checkbox Choose (from existing wardrobe), purchase, or sew wedding garments
Checkbox Order flowers
Checkbox Choose and order invitations

2 months

Checkbox Send invitations
Checkbox Purchase rings
Checkbox Obtain necessary documentation

1 month

Checkbox Try on wedding outfits
Checkbox Confirm orders and appointments made
Checkbox Write thank-you letters for any gifts already received

2 weeks

Checkbox Start taking personal belongings to new accommodation

1 week

Checkbox Make sure all helpers know what is expected of them
Checkbox Arrange for return of any hired or borrowed items
Checkbox Delegate everything possible to others

* This can be adjusted to fit local legal requirements and personal circumstances.


 

"Some things that seemed 'indispensable'
at the time
turned out to be unnecessary."
—TINA, A BRIDE

  Events and items in wedding planning  
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Appeared in Awake!  February 8, 2002

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