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12 months +
 Select date, time and place. Then reserve venues!
 Decide on wedding size and style.
 Hire wedding consultant (if applicable) and create wedding website.
 Shop for gown.
 Begin guest list.

9-12 months
 Research honeymoon destinations.
 Book musicians, DJ, florist, photographer,
videographer and limousines.
 Order invitations.
 Purchase gown and begin alterations.
 Ask friends to be in wedding party and order bridesmaid dresses.

6-9 months
 Finalize guest list and send save-the-date cards.
 Book appointments for hair, nails and make-up.
 Reserve attire for groom and groomsmen.
 Order cake(s).
 Purchase rings.

3-6 months
 Secure bridal accessories (such as shoes, jewelry,
garter and mementos).
 Give musicians a list of songs you want them to play (or to avoid).
 Make food choices with venue.

2 months
 Mail invitations.

1 month
 Give photographer a list of pictures you want taken.

1 week
 Give final head count to reception venue.

The day before
 Hold rehearsal ceremony and dinner.
 Deliver everything to site and work out any kinks. Amber Rhodes Photography
 Give marriage license to officiant.
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 Give rings and officiant’s fee to best man. gathering or large-scale affair,
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