6 to 12
months
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4 to 6 months
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2 to 4 months
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1 to 2 months
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2 weeks
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1 week
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Decide Budget. Discuss
the sharing of
expenses.
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Order invitations, stationery,
wedding programs
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Address wedding invitations and/or
announcements
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Arrange for final gown fittings
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Double check attire and accessories for all members of the wedding party.
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Final consultations: caterer, florist, musicians, photographer,
vidographer, limo.
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Decide type of wedding (formal,
semi-formal or informal)
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Finalize honeymoon plans (travel
agency)
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Get form for submitting announcement
to newspaper |
Attendants' final gown fittings
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Confirm time and date of rehearsal with members of the wedding party.
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Pick up wedding rings. Check engravings and sizings.
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Choose location of ceremony
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Find a place to live
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Select attendants' gifts, bride's and groom's gifts to each other.
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Have formal wedding portrait taken
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Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheons
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Give final count to reception facility and caterer
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6 to 12
months
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4 to 6 months
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2 to 4 months
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1 to 2 months
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2 weeks
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1 week
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Select clergy or
officiant
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Shop for home furnishings
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Set date with fiance to get marriage license.
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Make reservations for rehearsal dinner
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Review reception seating plans
and make place cards if neccesary
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Host bridesmaids' luncheon.
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Decide size of wedding party. Choose
attendants
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Set appointment for physical exam
and update immunizations
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Schedule fittings for bridal gown, make appointments for attendants' fittings.
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Make reservations for bridesmaids'
luncheon
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Arrange to move your belongings
to new home
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Finish packing for honeymoon.
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Select gown, veil and accessories
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Order flowers
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Reserve rental items for ceremony and reception.
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Confirm honeymoon trip reservations. Get luggage ready, start packing.
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Arrange for name and address changes: accounts, credit cards, licenses, insurance.
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Relax and get plenty of rest. Your planning is complete.
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6 to 12
months
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4 to 6 months
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2 to 4 months
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1 to 2 months
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2 weeks
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1 week
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Select attendants' gowns
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Shop for weddings bands, order engraving.
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Order cakes.
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Order reception decorations: balloons, candles, flowers, table favors
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Schedule apointments for personal care.
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Compile invitation list
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Apply for or renew passport if neccessary
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Mail invitations to arrive six weeks before wedding.
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Confirm honeymoon trip reservations.
Check luggage
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Confirm transportation and arrival time for the wedding
party. |
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Select reception site. Plan details of reception.
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Arrange rate for block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
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Buy shoes for brids, attendants. arrange for dying if necessary.
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Submit wedding announcement and photo to newspaper.
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6 to 12
months
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4 to 6 months
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2 to 4 months
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1 to 2 months
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2 weeks
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1 week
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Select men's formal wear
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Try out new hairstyles you are considering
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Select photographer
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Select videographer
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Have engagement photos made
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Plan your wedding
with Cape Fear Wedding
planning handbook
See local wedding guides
around the country: 
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Submit engagement announcement to newspaper.
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Select florist
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Select caterer
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Select bridal registry
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Select musicians for ceremony
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Select musicians for reception
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Discuss honeymoon plans
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Order personalized wedding favors |
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