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Countdown to a Fascinating Wedding

Published: January 21, 2010 Comment on this article

Getting Started
• Discuss finances with everyone contributing to the event and set a budget.
• Set the date and ceremony/reception locations.

• Establish a guest list.
• Start thinking about the style and theme of your wedding.
• Start shopping for a gown.

6-9 months before
• Mail out Save-the-Dates
• Interview and book your vendors; don’t forget to get a signed contract.
• Choose your attendants; shop for their dresses.
• Order your stationery.
• Start looking into honeymoon locales.
• Register for gifts.

4-6 months before
• Book your hair/makeup help.
• Plan the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
• Shop for wedding bands.
• Reserve a block of hotel rooms for your guests.
• Finalize your honeymoon plans.

2-4 months before
• Buy attendants’ gifts.
• Get the men’s fashions in order.
• Choose readings/music for the ceremony.

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