Wedding To Do List

There are many details one has to consider when planning a wedding so we have included some of the most important things to keep in mind:

-inform friends and family members of your engagement

-agree on a wedding date and time

-choose a location for the wedding and reception

-shop for a wedding dress and accessories at least a few months before the wedding as the alterations will take a few months to complete

-find a wedding photographer

-communicate with a pastor or priest regarding your wedding plans and start any required premarital counseling

-plan the honeymoon details - airline reservations, hotels, places you want to visit, first night accommodations, etc.

-communicate with the maids of honor, groomsmen and the partents of any children that you would like to participate in your wedding

-prepare a list of invitees and select the design for the wedding invitations

-visit a store to select the items for the bridal registry

-select the colors, decorations, flowers, menu for the reception, the cake, and music for the wedding and reception (including a DJ)

-send the invitations and note the number of attendees which will need to be communicated to the reception hall; follow up with those who have not responded

-look for a ring for the groom

-set aside time for bachelor/bachelorette parties

-visit the local courthouse for the civil wedding and marriage certificate; some states will require medical exams before this can be done

-set aside some time for a rehearsal a few days before the wedding

-make appointments with a hair stylist and manicurist as well as eyelash tinting for the bride

-the groom will need to purchase a tuxedo and accompanying accessories