OAK PLACE Conference and Training center 2013 CHECKLIST AND TIMELINE6 – 12 months before the big day. • Decide on a date. • Make an appointment with Church authorities. • Determine a budget. • Compose a guest list. • Set time, location of Ceremony, Rehearsal & Reception Venue. • Choose Professional Photographer / Videographer. • Shop for wedding gown: Several fittings will be required. • Obtain Floral & Music estimates; book services if possible. • Select bride’s maids. • Pick a honeymoon destination: (renew passports & inoculations.) • Begin selection of a Caterer. Set a date to order dresses for bridesmaids. 5 months before the big day. • Finalize guest lists. • Order invitations & announcements. • Order personal stationery & thank you notes. • Plan reception. • Choose florist. • Men choose attire. • Make honeymoon reservations. • Choose caterer. • Confirm delivery of bridal gown. • Make appointment for bridal portrait. • Order wedding cake. • Arrange transportation for the bridal party to & from ceremony/reception. • Go over details of reception with caterer / hotel manager. If you are renting any equipment, reserve now. (Arch, floral pillars etc.) 2 months before the big day. • Inform church authorities of all the details of your ceremony. • Keep a gift diary – send thank you notes as gifts arrive. • Fine tune guest list. • Plan rehearsal dinner. • Select attendants’ gifts, grooms gift. • Check all services. • Make moving arrangements. • Final gown fitting. • Bridal portrait setting. 1 month before the big day. • Choose wedding bands. • Mail invitations. • Make room reservations for out of town guests. • Check wedding party apparel. 2 weeks before the big day. • Plan your wedding day hair style. (Bring headpiece & veil). • Schedule hair appointment for day of wedding. • Final check on bridal party clothing. • Arrange for name & address change. • Check with caterer / reception venue with last minute changes. 1 week before the big day. • Remind rehearsal dinner guests of time / location. • Start honeymoon packing/shopping. • Wrap groom’s & attendants’ gifts. • Check wedding announcements, ready to mail day after wedding. • Bridesmaids’ luncheon. • Schedule rehearsal for 1 – 2 days prior to wedding. • Remind wedding party of exact time & place. • Go over final details of ceremony & reception with all parties involved. • Assign small jobs to family/friends. (Pick up guest book, cameras etc.) • Confirm music arrangements & check selections. • Make reservations for bridesmaids’ luncheon. • Discuss rehearsal dinner with hosts. • Apply for marriage license. 1 day before the big day. • RELAX! • Have manicure & pedicure done. • Attend wedding rehearsal & dinner. • Give ushers guest list. Wedding Day • Eat! • Hair & make-up. • Check wedding dress (pressing/steaming). • Have family member check ceremony/reception for left behind items. • Change of clothes. (If leaving for honeymoon). • Breathe! Enjoy your day. Wedding Day Helpful hint: Make an emergency kit: Include. . . . Make-up, bobby pins, safety pins, clear nail polish, comb, hair spray, hanky or tissues, needle & thread (white), aspirins, band aid, toothpaste & brush, dental floss, breath mints……….Sounds funny, but strange things have happened. I am sure this checklist is going to help everyone who have wedding planes for near of distant future so please share this to help others to save them from last minute panic! OAK PLACE Conference and Training center TEAM web: oakplace.co.ke email: [email protected] Phone: 0787197222
Posted on: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:32:56 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015