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Taking that trip down the aisle? Can't get there without a map and a plan. Below is a great guide to make the trip much easier and less stressful.
The Beginning
Engagement Ring: Know the ring size.
Pop the question: Make it a memorable moment.
Choose a wedding date
Pick out a reception location: Get a jump on this, because these places get booked up very early. Especially if your wedding in the summer months.
Choose your Best Man, Groomsmen and Ushers.
Start working on the guest list.
Meet with a Priest, Rabbi or Justice of the Peace, the choice is yours.
Choose the music: a band or disk jockey. Get references from friends, the other vendors you’re using and search on the Internet. Meet with these candidates so you feel comfortable with their personality and how they run the event. Discuss the options with your bride
6 Months Go By. Time is Flying.
Planning for your honeymoon. Apply for a passport if you’re traveling out of the country
Shop for wedding rings
Finish up the guest list
Check requirements for blood tests and the marriage license
Secure transportation to the ceremony and reception
3 Months Left. Put it in second gear.
Tuxes for the Grooms, Best Man and Groomsmen.
Book your honeymoon.
Last chance to go over the guest list, with everyone involved for approval.
Go to the jeweler and get your fingers measured for your wedding bands. Decide on inscriptions. Order them.
2 Months Left. Step it up.
Meet with the person performing the ceremony to finalize details.
Rehearsal Dinner: Plan it with your parents
Work with your brides on flower arrangements.
30 Days and Counting.
Buy your bride a wedding gift. Make sure it's personal and memorable gift.
Schedule final fittings for tuxedos, and make sure all wedding attire has been ordered.
Purchase gifts for Best Man, Groomsmen and Ushers.
Take care of business and legal affairs. Add Bride’s name to insurance policies, medical plans and checking accounts.
2 Weeks. You’re Almost There
File for your marriage license with your bride-to-be.
If moving, get a change of address card to the Post Office. Arrange to have utilities turned on in your new home. If you’re not moving, continue with cleaning and reorganizing your home and help your fiancée with the moving of her things
Bachelor Party
Pick out the groomsmen gifts. These men will be doing a lot of work for you on wedding day. Make sure you get them something they might enjoy.
Pick up your wedding rings and check to make sure everything is spelled correctly.
7 Days. (Until you become the happiest man on earth.)
Go over final details with fiancée
Pick up the tux, try it on and check yourself out.
Make sure Best Man and Ushers get their wedding attire
Reconfirm all honeymoon reservations. If flying, make sure you have the plane tickets
Get your hair cut
Make sure your attendants are at the rehearsal and know their duties
Make sure your Ushers are aware of special seating arrangements
Bring your wedding license to the officinal at rehearsal. Be sure it is filled out properly so it can be signed and returned to you after your wedding.
Attend your Rehearsal Dinner. Relax and enjoy yourself!
Go to bed early, you want to look and feel your best!
The Wedding Day. Congratulations!
Eat your Wheaties. Or a breakfast with carbs, fat and protein to keep hunger at bay.
Make sure your luggage is in the car or Hotel where you’ll stay on your wedding night
Get dressed. Start at least one hour before the ceremony.
Give the Best Man the bride’s wedding ring.
Prepare the officinal fee or gift in an envelope, and hand it to the best man so he can present it after the ceremony.
Don't forget the marriage license. Make sure it's signed by the person performing the ceremony and witnesses.
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