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Show SI A i - St -1 Vernal Express Wednesday, February 8. 9, 2005 a : ') ( ; 1: J f: fro ri t: 5 -1 ( o !m 1 i H IP i' U v - - - I So Much to D0...S0 Little Time to Do it By Joe Talent It may seem as if you have plenty of time to plan your wedding that is so many months away. You may be surprised to learn that you should begin planning a big wedding a year before the event To prevent things from slipping between the cracks and to help you stay on track, use the checklist that follows. 12 months before The question has been popped and you're in planning mode. Now is the time to pick the date, decide the style and scale of the event, and work out a budget (If you're still speaking to each other after this important im-portant initial planning stage, that's a very good sign.) Once you've ac complished the above, it's time to: Buy an engagement ring (if you haven't already). Visit your local jeweler to get advice on selecting a diamond engagement ring. The quality of diamonds varies greatly and you should select a trustworthy jeweler for professional advice. Determine the size of your wedding wed-ding ceremony and reception with both parents. Set a date for the wedding. Talk with your parents about the budget for the wedding and reception. recep-tion. - Now is the time to hire a wedding consultant if you want professional advice in planning your wedding. Decide and reserve a wedding and reception site. Hire a photographer. Hire a florist and begin looking at options for the wedding and the reception. Select bridal attendants, best man, ushers. Plan for your financial future together. to-gether. Talk about financial goals and prenuptial agreements now. Contact your local paper for inserting in-serting an announcement of your engagement 9 months before The date and location of the wedding wed-ding have been set Now you need to begin working on some of the details de-tails for the big day Discuss the formality and customs cus-toms of the wedding ceremony with vour parents and fiance. Plan the number of guests you will invite to the wedding and reception. recep-tion. This may be determined by the facilities where the ceremony and reception will be held. Start looking for a caterer. Begin looking at menu options for your reception. re-ception. 6 to 8 months before Start shopping for what you and you fiance will wear at your wedding. wed-ding. This usually takes some time to come to a decision you both agree on. Youll need extra time if your garments are being made to order. Choose a wedding gown and dresses for your bridal attendants. See So much on C3 |