12 Month Wedding Checklist
8-12 Months before
Select a wedding date
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Formally announce your engagement and introduce both families
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Decide whom you would like in you wedding party and ask each person to
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participate
Decide on a wedding budget
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Hire a wedding planner coordinator (optional)
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Purchase bridal magazines and start a "Wedding File". Collect tear sheets of
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dresses, flowers etc.
Start shopping for a wedding dress (must allow time for alterations and fittings)
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Reminder: Don't forget to bring a pair of stockings, a strapless bra, shoes
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and a hair clip to each appointment
Attend bridal shows
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Register for wedding gifts
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Choose an officiate or Clergyman/woman
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Shop for a videographer and photographer
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Choose a florist
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Choose a DJBand
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Purchase a notebook in which to store your wedding information
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Research locations for ceremony, rehearsal dinner and reception
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Agree and reserve a wedding location and time
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Send deposit
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Agree and reserve a reception site
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Send deposit
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Choose caterer
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Determine your wedding theme, style and color scheme
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Choose a beautiful place for your honeymoon
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Apply for passports if needed
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Make a rough-guest list with a maximum number of guests in mind
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