For Vibrant Brides of Color

Bride's Checklist

12 to 18 Months Before
____ Reserve Church, Temple, Site of Ceremony
____ Shop for Engagement Ring
____ Reserve Photographer
____ Reserve Videographer
____ Reserve Reception Facility
____ Choose Entertainment
____ Contact a Wedding Consultant
____ Hire Musicians for Ceremony
____ Discuss and Decide on Style and Formality of Your Wedding


6 to 12 Months Before
____ Arrange Accommodations for Out of Town Attendants
____ Order Gown and Veil
____ Select Members of Your Bridal Party
____ Shop for Attendants' Gowns
____ Schedule Photo for Engagement Announcement
____ Arrange Wedding Transportation
____ Mail Engagement Information to Newspaper
____ Pick a Color Scheme for Your Wedding
____ Discuss Honeymoon Plans
____ Visit or Call Rental Companies to Review Rental Options
____ Visit Florist and Discuss Floral Arrangements


3 to 6 Months Before
____ Complete Bridal Registry
____ Order Wedding Cake
____ Visit Travel Agent and Make Honeymoon Plans
____ Send Deposits/Payments for Airline Tickets
____ Order Invitations and Thank You Notes
____ Plan Rehearsal Dinner
____ Order Wedding Band Engravings


2 Months Before
____ Order Men's Formal Wear
____ Order Favors for Reception
____ Meet with Your Function Director
____ Send Band or DJ a List of Songs You would Like Played
____ Buy Attendants' Gifts
____ First Gown Fitting
____ Hire a Calligrapher to Address Invitations
____ Have a Formal Portrait Taken
____ Mail out Invitations


1 Month Before
____ Confirm Rehearsal with Church
____ Get Physical Examination
____ Purchase Final Party Supplies
____ Make Appointment to have Wedding Bouquet Preserved
____ Mail Thank You Notes for Shower Gifts


1 to 2 Weeks Before
____ Apply for Marriage License
____ Pick Up Honeymoon Tickets
____ Finalize Flowers
____ Give Caterer a Final Guest Count
____ Plan Seating for Reception
____ Write Out Place Cards for Reception
____ Pick Up Formal Wear
____ Confirm: Church, Hall, Band, Photo, Video, Limo, Florist, Etc.


1 Day Before
____ Try To Relax and Enjoy Yourself!
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