| One year ahead |
- Contact Pastor to see if Church is available--initial interview
- ask wedding party
- Contact Hall for reception (some halls may require more lead time)
- caterer
- pay deposits; get everything in writing
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Nine months ahead |
- Contact florist
- photographer
- limousine
- book rehearsal dinner
- book DJ, musicians and soloist
- contact organist
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Six months ahead |
- make preliminary guest list and order invitations
- second meeting with pastor
- Honeymoon plans
- Arrange for tuxedos, bridesmaid dresses
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Three months |
- confirm florist,
- photographer,
- caterer
- confirm reservations for Rehearsal dinner
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Six weeks |
- Final meeting with pastor
- Send invitations
- Wedding license-Probate court of county of bride's residence
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Two weeks
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- gifts for wedding party
- print programs
- birdseed, balloons, bubbles, bells
- Guest register, attendant
- Wedding candle
- designate someone to be responsible for picking up belongings, wedding
candle, guest book, etc. after the service
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Rehearsal |
- Decorate Church and Hall
- balance of fees to Church
- Wedding license to pastor
- Rehearsal dinner
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Wedding Day |
- relax and enjoy yourselves
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