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One of the most important events of a woman's life is planning for her wedding. It's a day that she has been dreaming about since she was a little girl.

She has probably imagined everything from what her dress would like, what her color schemes would be, what song she and the groom would dance to, where the two would honeymoon, all the way down to what image would be imprinted on the napkins that would decorate the reception tables.

Though planning for a wedding should be memorable and fun, it can also bring on a lot of stress and a lot of hard work.

But having a step by step wedding planning guide can put more fun back into all the preparations for that special day.

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Six to Twelve Months 

*Choose the kind of wedding to be had; determine the date and the time
*Discuss and set a budget; decide who will pay for what expenses
*Consider hiring a wedding coordinator
*Make arrangements with the officiator
*Reserve the wedding and reception locations
*Select the dress, veil, and accessories
*Choose bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, and other honored roles
*Have a formal black and white sitting for wedding announcements
*Send announcements of engagement to fiancé's and local and hometown newspapers
*Meet with the florist, photographer, caterer, videographer, and D.J. to discuss budgets
and/or other options
*Discuss guest list with fiancé and family
*Plan reception music
*Contact a rental coordinator for equipment reservations (if necessary)
*Discuss honeymoon and reservations (Traditionally the groom is in charge of the
honeymoon planning)
*Arrange for time off work, if necessary
*Develop a record keeping system for invitations, gifts, and thank-you notes

Four to Six Months 

*Discuss new living arrangements and planning for new home furnishings
*Select and register for wedding gifts and patterns
*Select color scheme
*Order dress and accessories
*Order bridesmaids' dresses, shoes, and accessories
*Decide and order men's formal wear
*Have parents select proper attire
*Order invitations, announcements (optional), programs, napkins, matchbooks, and
personal stationery (optional)
*Arrange for physical examinations, dental appointments, etc. if necessary

Two Months 

*Choose and order wedding bands and engravings
*Order wedding and groom's cakes
*Check state/county marriage license requirements
*Plan ceremony, reception, menus, master of ceremonies, music, and other timetables
*Plan rehearsal dinner and bridesmaids' luncheon
*Finalize guest list and address invitations
*Make arrangements for lodging for out-of-town guests
*Purchase gifs for attendants and groom
*Plan reception seating if necessary

One Month 

*Confirm all arrangements and contracts
*Mail invitations so they will arrive three weeks before the wedding
*Pick up wedding rings
*Arrange for transportation to ceremony and from ceremony to reception
*Attend final fittings
*Have hair and makeup done as it would be done on wedding day
*Schedule any tannings, manicures, pedicures, etc.
*Purchase guest book and keepsake album
*Contact insurance agent about naming fiancé as beneficiary on life insurance, will,
auto insurance policies, and buying homeowner's insurance and floater
insurances to protect wedding gifts
*If desired, open joint checking and savings accounts
*Decide on a budget and a savings program; discuss them with financial representatives
*Write thank you notes as gifts are received

Two Weeks 

*Get marriage license
*Give caterer final guest count: don't forget to include the wedding party, photographer,
and D.J.
*Arrange to have gown pressed and delivered (if applicable)
*Arrange to change name on driver's license, social security card, bank accounts, etc.
*Make arrangements for moving into new home or apartment

One Week 

*Pack for honeymoon
*Give bridesmaids' luncheon and give attendant gifts
*Confirm directions, housing, and timetables with attendants
*Brief head usher of any special seating arrangements
*Arrange for rental returns
*Prepare wedding day fees

One Day Before 

*Pack the "Going-to-Church" bag and an "Emergency" bag
*Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
*Find a quiet moment to give fiancé his gift

THE Wedding Day!! 

*Have a nice relaxing breakfast.
*Have hair and make-up done
*Relax and let the planning take care of itself
*Most importantly: Enjoy!

Step By Step Wedding Planning Guide 

Having a step by step wedding guide will help make a woman's most important day even better than what she dreamed it could be.

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