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engagement when your to-do list is organized. We thought this timeline might
assist you in the process of your selections and when to make them.
To get started, review the schedule below. Your schedule may vary,
depending on your preferences and budget. Don't forget to enjoy this
experience along the way! |
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12 to 18
Months Before the Wedding
6 to 12 Months Out
4 to 6 Months Out
3 to 4 Months Out
2 to 3 Months Out |
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One Month
Before the Wedding
Two Weeks Before the Wedding
The Day Before the Wedding
The Day of the Wedding |
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Announce your engagement to family and
friends. |
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Visualize your dream wedding -- will it
be big and formal or small and intimate? Will you hold the ceremony in a
church, hotel, garden or another special place? |
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Decide on your wedding date, time and
location (ceremony and reception sites). Finalize after confirming the
availability of the location, wedding party and key guests. |
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Get organized! Purchase a wedding planner
binder, and make a neat file for your budget, contracts, checklists and
other important forms. |
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Prepare a
budget with an estimated number of guests. Keep in mind, a D.J.
Brother's Entertainment Co., Inc.
Wedding Package can
save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars on your necessary
services. |
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Decide who will officiate at your
wedding, and confirm his or her availability. |
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Choose attendants. They'll play important
roles in your wedding. |
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Begin shopping for the bridal gown.
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Make an
Appointment to select and
acquire D.J. Brother's Photography, Videography and Disc Jockeys.
You may also wish to secure your date for a "Video Love Story" (75
photos of your lives set to music to be played back on a Giant Video
Screen at the Reception). While on this appointment, make
sure that you check out the
Italian Printed Wedding Books, these are phenomenal! |
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Begin Researching caterers, florists and bakers.
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Visit the ceremony and reception sites to
assess layout, decoration needs, etc. Get tips about reception planning
and find decorating ideas. |
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Compile your guest list. Request lists
from parents to help get started. |
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Select a caterer and baker, and finalize
contracts. Calculate the approximate cost per person for food, drinks
and cake, and begin planning the menu. |
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Decide on items for the ceremony and
reception: tents, lighting, tables, chairs, linens, dishes, glasses,
utensils, balloons, arches, and Chocolate favors. |
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Select wedding colors. |
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Choose a florist.
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Start filling out the Worksheets for your
Disc Jockey. |
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If you did not earlier select a Video
Love Story, you may wish to reconsider. The fee in most cases is
less than hors devours, yet will surely be one of the most impacting,
emotional and memorable moments of your Reception. Call to reserve
your date for a Video Love Story: 714-964-7073 or 800-922-DJ4U. |
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Purchase bride's gown and order groom's
attire (rented tuxedos can be reserved later). |
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Order bridesmaids' dresses and
groomsmen's attire. |
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Pick a honeymoon destination, and begin
making reservations. |
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If leaving the country on your honeymoon,
check passports and any necessary immunizations. |
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Contact your local newspaper to announce
your engagement. You may want to have an engagement photo taken to
include with your announcement. |
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If you're having an engagement party,
begin planning, setting a date and mailing invitations. |
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Order wedding announcements, invitations,
programs and other printed materials. |
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Register for your wedding gifts. You can
pre-register online at many locations |
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Plan the details with your caterer and
other wedding professionals. |
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Choose bridal shoes, lingerie, stockings
and jewelry. Learn about selecting bridal rings. |
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Choose bridesmaids' shoes, stockings and
jewelry. |
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Rent tuxedos for groom and groomsmen.
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Ask mothers to coordinate their wedding
day attire. |
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Start planning your wedding vows. For
guidance, consult with the person who will officiate at your wedding. |
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Purchase items for the ceremony and
reception: toasting glasses, cake knife, server set and cake top, guest
book and a special pen, ring pillow, flower girl basket, candelabras,
wishing bubbles, confetti, candles and candle holders, and other
accessories. |
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Order a wedding cake. |
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Arrange for vacation time from work. |
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Confirm delivery date of the bridal gown
and bridesmaids' dresses. |
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Choose and purchase wedding rings, and
order engravings. |
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Order bridal party bouquets and other
floral decorations. |
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Buy thank-you gifts for your entire
wedding party. |
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Finalize honeymoon plans. |
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Finalize guest list.
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Address and mail announcements
(optional). |
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Address invitations (these are mailed
later). |
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Make beauty salon appointments.
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Arrange for limousine or getaway car to
and from the reception. |
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Arrange accommodations for out-of-town
guests. |
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Shop for honeymoon clothing. |
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Finalize wedding choreography.
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Finalize wedding vows.
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Mail invitations. |
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If bride plans to take husband's last
name, obtain name change forms from DMV, social security office, banks
and credit card companies. |
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Purchase reception favors: birdseed
packets, bubble bottles, disposable cameras, and Chocolate favors from
CindysChocolates.com. |
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Plan rehearsal dinner. |
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Plan bridesmaids' brunch or party. |
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Pick up the rings.
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Buy each other wedding gifts.
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Get marriage license, and check on blood
test requirements. |
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Finalize Reception worksheets, Video
Title sheet, photo list (if any) and submit to D.J. Brother's
Entertainment Co., Inc. |
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Confirm honeymoon reservations.
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Confirm reservations for out-of-town
guests. |
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Arrange for final gown fitting.
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Time to deliver 75 Photos to D.J.
Brother's Entertainment Co., Inc. for the Video Love Story: 25 of Bride
growing up, 25 of Groom growing up and 25 of the couple together (be
sure to include photos with your families and friend). |
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Give fresh bouquets to everyone who
helped you along the way. |
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Pack for the honeymoon. |
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Get finances in order for the honeymoon. |
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Give final guest count to the caterer.
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Have final meeting with florist. |
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Inform attendants of time and place of
the rehearsal. |
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Review reception seating plans.
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Break in your shoes.
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Throw the bridesmaids' party.
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Hold the rehearsal dinner.
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Confirm, prepare and make required payments for all
services. |
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Arrange for someone to check on your
house and pets while you're on your honeymoon. |
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Make a wedding day checklist of all the
items you need on hand to prepare for the ceremony and reception. |
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Designate individuals to help gather
wedding gifts after the reception. |
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Give your wedding rings to attendants to
hold until the ceremony. |
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Pack an emergency kit for the wedding
day, including tissues, a hairbrush, hairspray, aspirin, safety pins,
extra pantyhose, a mini sewing kit and stain-fighting spray. |
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Review details with all wedding
professionals. |
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Get a good night's sleep. |
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Make sure to eat before the ceremony.
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Splurge on a massage. |
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Have the best man distribute the tips to
the vendors. |
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Thank your parents and attendants.
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Relax and enjoy your magical day! |
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