How to Plan a Wedding

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Plan a Wedding

Organization is key when planning the perfect wedding. Use a timeline to help keep you on track. Planning the perfect wedding will be a challenging task, but it can be done and done well with effective organization. Approach it as a countdown to the big day and you will succeed in your goal to plan the perfect wedding.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Theme a or tone
Budget
Location for your wedding
Caterer, florist, band or DJ, photographer, and a baker
Marriage license
a daily planner and calendars
Wedding gown
Rings and vows

Nine Months Before the Big Day

Step 1

Imagine the wedding you have always dreamed of. Do some brainstorming.
Step 2

Announce your engagement and/or plan an engagement party.
Step 3

Set a date, budget and general theme for the wedding.
Step 4

Make a guest list.
Step 5

Choose wedding attendants.
Step 6

Choose your dress and shoes, as well as bridesmaid dresses.
Step 7

Pick the location and reserve it for the big day.
Step 8

Shop around for things like a caterer, band, photographer, florist and baker. Get price quotes and record them all so you can pick the best bargain.

Six Months Before the Big Day

Step 1

Make a final decision on a caterer, band, photographer, florist and baker.
Step 2

Order the cake.
Step 3

Select your wedding rings and invitations.
Step 4

Commit to a color scheme.

Four Months Before the Big Day

Step 1

Go with your partner and register for gifts.
Step 2

Plan your wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
Step 3

Pick the music for both the ceremony and reception.
Step 4

Schedule an appointment for a gown fitting and have your dress fitted.
Step 5

Write your wedding vows and choose prose for the ceremony.
Step 6

Book a hotel and transportation that is needed for the big day.

Two Months Before the Big Day

Step 1

Make an appointment for your hair, makeup and nails at your favorite salon.
Step 2

Make sure the music is in order by meeting with your DJ and/or band. Make sure they know exactly what you want.
Step 3

Put those invitations in the mail.
Step 4

Obtain your marriage license and send wedding announcement to newspapers.
Step 5

Have a meeting with the photographer and florist to go over last minute details.

One Week Before the Big Day

Step 1

Do a final count of planned guests and give that number to your caterer.
Step 2

Have final meetings with the caterer, florist, photographer and baker about details.