Your Day By Me

*Your Day By Me is making it easier for brides. Please see below a timeline in planning your special day!* *Let us know if you have any questions, feel free to email us today!*

12 Months Announce your engagement Select your wedding date Hire your wedding planner/Consultant Choose a wedding theme or style Work out a budget and how it will be shared Develop a record keeping system for payments Decide if you want to include children on invite Research reception and ceremony venues Determine number of guests Determine your color schemes in detail Send engagement photo to local newspapers Buy a calendar to make note of wedding activity Order passport, visa or birth certificates if needed Select your wedding party or begin too. Look through magazines for wedding dress ideas Meet with potential wedding consultants Research and schedule appointments for · Photographers · Videographers · Reception bands · DJ services · Ceremony musicians · Ceremony signers · Reception & Ceremony venues · Catering Services 11 Months Select Wedding Planner/Coordinator Discuss details with Wedding Planner/Coordinator Determine theme/ decorations for your reception Meet with several Caterers; arrange for tasting sessions Select and book a catering service Reserve musicians or DJ for reception Determine ceremony musicians Determine music selections Book wedding photographer Make a list of photos, and group shoots you want Search and interview florists Select and reserve ceremony venue Schedule a rehearsal time day before wedding Choose reception venue Sign a reception contract and leave deposit Secure parking and transportation for guests for ceremony & reception Visit local bridal stores to browse for gowns Choose your wedding party members Ask people to participate in your wedding Meet with your officiate to discuss the ceremony Determine your honeymoon budget Mail saves the date notices for destination to wedding 10 Months Select and order your wedding gown Discuss attendant’s duties with your maid of honor and bridesmaids 9 Months Register for gifts Coordinate with vendors corporate your theme Decide on food and liquor for your reception Prepare play list of wedding reception selections Select and order headpiece Select and order veil Select and order shoes Select and order bridal accessories Confirm orders of wedding attire Discuss delivery dates for your wedding attire Research airlines and reservation stay for out of town guests Reserve wedding night bridal suite Schedule all fittings for all of bridal party 8 Months Go to fist gown fitting Invite your maid of honor to attend your first fitting Choose and order bridesmaid dresses Choose and order bridesmaids accessories and shoes Research a variety of wedding ring styles Select florist Discuss wedding them and upcoming florist appointments 7 Months Review and finalize your wedding details with consultant Notify bridesmaids about dress fittings Discuss attire with groomsmen Make referrals to local formalwear store for tuxes Select attire for flower girl Select attire for ring bearer Determine the design, wording, a and font for wedding invitations Determine order of ceremony events Choose appropriate wording for your programs Negotiate rates and how many rooms for out of town guests Book a block of rooms for out of town guests Select and order your wedding rings Purchase bridal accessories for wedding gown Purchase bridal accessories for wedding night Choose something fun for guests to throw after your ceremony (rose petals, bubbles act) 6 Months Review and approve proofs of invitations and stationeries Discuss the type of honeymoon you want Begin gathering booklets on honeymoon designations 5 Months Order table cards Place print orders for programs Finalize choice of honeymoon destinations Taste a variety of wedding cakes Select a wedding cake baker Place cake order and arrange for delivery Make reservations for rehearsal dinner Select menu for rehearsal dinner		4 Months Determine method of addressing invitations Print labels for invitations Choose your wedding vows Have groom try on tuxedos Purchase or rent grooms wedding accessories Make honeymoon reservations Place honeymoon deposit Begin to break in your new shoes Start to finialize accomadations for out of town guests 3 Months Review and approve wedding announcements Review and approve printed programs proofs Book venue Book reservations for post wedding brunch Discuss bachelorette party plans with your attendants Plan your bridesmaid’s luncheon or dinner Make appointment with stylist to discuss your wedding hairstyle Create hotel information cards and maps to include with your invitations 2 Months Secure a wedding day dressing room for bridesmaids Weigh, purchase postage to ail invitations Go to final gown fitting Arrange for pickup and delivery of gown Have grooms formalwear fitted If you plan to have prenuptial agreement, schedule to meet with attorney Purchase attendants gifts Arrange transportation for bride and groom from ceremony to reception 6 Weeks Send rehearsal dinner invitations Write thank you notes as you receive gifts Confirm music selections with musicians or do Select menu for post wedding brunch Purchase a gift for your fiancé Shop for wedding favors Purchase honeymoon clothing Purchase honeymoon accessories Go for a practice hairstyling Schedule a day of wedding hair appointments Determine your wedding style hair do Determin your make up colors and accents Have your formal wedding portrait taken Check with your local newspapers for wedding annoucement requirements and prices 4 Weeks Confirm floral order Arrange for floral delivery times Meet with ushers and assign duties Discuss the details of ceremony with your Offcient Determine the placement of programs for ceremony venue Obtain Marriage License Plan bridal lucheon with your bridesmaids Find Something Old, Something New, Something borrowed, and something blue and a penny! Finialize your menu and reception details Arrange for preparation and storage for musicians and dj for reception venue Determine seating arrangements for guests Go in for a dry run with professional markup artist Schedule make up day of wedding appointment Schedule a manicure/pedicure for day before your wedding Finalize details with photographer and videographer Finalize honeymoon plans and confirm all reservations Arrange for transportation to and from the airport Post announcement and photo on your website Arrange for table card setup at reception venue Schedule picks up and returns of groom’s formal wear 3 Weeks Finalize list of reception guests Give the final headcount to the caterer and review details Arrange for delivery of flowers and other decorations for the wedding Call anyone who has not responded to his or her invitation 1 Week Confirm your honeymoon travel arrangements Start packing for your honeymoon Pick up your wedding dress Arrange for someone to drive get away car Make sure everything fits everyone Review all details with vendors and planner Finish packing for honeymoon Have post office hold mail until return from honeymoon Comfirn all honeymoon reservations 3 Days before Wedding Day Arrange for transport of wedding gifts Have family or friends mail wedding announcements Rehearsal Day Review list with wedding party/planner Put suitcases in get away car Give your bridesmaids accessories for wedding give all vendors their final payments Arrange for someone to return rental items such as tuxs slip and cake pillars after the wedding Review ceremony sitting with ushers Wedding Day Eat a good breakfast Attend hairstyle appoint Give maid of honor the grooms ring Give the best man the brides wedding band Give yourself plenty of time to get ready Relax and have fun After the honeymoon Take wedding gown and veil to a dry cleaners who specializes in preservation Summit name change forms for · Driver’s license · Social Security card · Bills