Show L. i. i i I J. J 1 tJ i 1 s r a 5 fir 3 a y t 1 L J oJ r I- I iI 1 J Pi C i t. t r I. Courtesy Features pl p I i Countdown to toa a Fascinating Wedding Getting Started Discuss finances with everyone contributing to the event and set a budget Set the date and ceremony reception ceremony recep ion locations Establish a guest list Start thinking about the style and theme of your wedding Start shopping for a gown 9 6 months before the Save-the-Dates Interview and book your vendors dont don't forget to get a signed contract Choose your attendants shop for their dress dresses s. s Order your stationery Start looking into honeymoon locales Register for gifts 6 4 months before i F I A j p 1 Book your makeup hair help Plan the rehearsal and rehearsal J. J f f dinner z r t Shop for wedding bands Reserve a block of hotel rooms for your guests X j Finalize your honeymoon plans t t. t v i months before f if 4 2 Buy attendants' attendants gifts Get the mens men's fashions in order I tY r Choose readings music for the ceremony ceremony I Check marriage-license marriage requirements 1 Meet with your caterer to discuss menu and drinks Order the cake Pick out favors J V Plan and shop for welcome bags 3 J 1 j Arrange party rentals if necessary IP Book wedding night room your t- t t r 8 4 weeks before Mail out your invites Do a makeup hair run Discuss insurance bank account changes you'll need to make Send ceremony programs reception menu and place cards to be printed 4 2 weeks before Submit a shot list to your photographer and to your t DJ Finalize the seating chart and prepare place escort cards Confirm details with your vendors Get your final dress fitting I f 1 week before Give your caterer the final headcount Pick up your dress break in your shoes Pack for your honeymoon Organize your payments and decide who will distribute them i iv 1 r 1 v t f. f 1 day before ro Get pe a mani d. d 1 J v M Enjoy the rehearsal and dinner A 1 f t G Get plenty I f I J r o 41 a 1 I f tY n 5 1 fit Good luck j. t. t Features j j |