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Announce your engagement : Let your family and friends in on the excitement by having a professional photo session done , personal website made or picture of your shiny new ring shared on social media . Set a date : Think about which season you would prefer , what range of dates would work well for you and then start scouting venues for availability . Develop a budget : Sit down with your new fiancé and prioritize which elements of your wedding will receive more attention . You may not be able to work out every detail at once , but you can at least lay down the foundation . Compile your guest list : Take your venues and budget into consideration when picking those you would like to attend . Do you want an intimate ceremony with less people and then a party reception to follow ?
7-9 Months Before
Shop for your dress : Hit up the best bridal boutiques in the city for the perfect dress to say , “ yes ” to . Try on as many as you need to until you have the “ Aha !” moment . Don ’ t step outside your budget ! Pick a theme : Flip through the pages of Mariage Chic magazine and start selecting colour palettes , flowers and decor you would like to centre your wedding theme around . Hire vendors : Do your research and recruit the best wedding planner , photographer , florist , musician and caterer . Here you will have to decide which professional ranks highest to lowest on your budget plan . Form your wedding party : It ’ s your turn to propose to your bridesmaids and groomsmen . Show them how much you appreciate their friendship by asking them to stand alongside you from the start of your wedding to the very end . The sooner you ask , the better . Create a gift registry : Make it easy for your guests to choose a wedding gift by signing up for one or two bridal registries . Keep the price range open so guests have the option to splurge or save .
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Months Before
Months Before
Pick a cake : Stimulate your sweet tooth by going for a tasting with your fiancé . The colours , flavours and design choices truly are endless ! Order invitations : Customize your own crest or select a signature suite that will hint at the theme you ’ ve selected . Your guests won ’ t be able to say no . Plan your honeymoon : Spend the following weeks together as a married couple on a breathtaking beach , in a villa secluded from the world or backpacking through Europe . Reserve , reserve ! Book officiant : Whether you ’ re getting married in a church or at a hall , you ’ ll need someone to lead the procession . Research a few officiants before you commit to one by reading reviews online and meeting in person . Reserve for rehearsal dinner : Find a location where your family , close friends and wedding party will gather for the night before the big day . Here you can hand out your gifts to your bridesmaids and groomsmen .
2-3 Months Before
Save the date : You want people to witness your nuptials don ’ t you ? Make it official with your guests by sending out the beautiful invitations you ’ ve ordered / created . Book makeup and hair : Trial different beauty looks with a hairdresser and makeup artist . Make a day of it and secure the look you want for the big day . Order wedding rings : Accompany your new sparkling engagement ring with a wedding band that matches your partners . This will give you time for resizing and engraving . Get favours : As a way of saying thank you to all the guests who attend , prepare a little something for them to go home with .
1Month Before
Solidify seating plan : Call guests who haven ’ t RSVP ’ d , make cuts and create a final headcount for the caterer and venue . Call your vendors : Call your photographer , caterer , florist and baker to confirm everything is a go . Any last minute requests will need to be made now . Order rentals : Refer to your venue , guest list and desired theme before renting chairs , tables , lighting and any necessary decor for the ceremony and reception . Get a marriage license : Since the process can take a few days , give yourself enough time to gather the appropriate documents before heading to city hall for the marriage license . Write vows : Channel your inner Shakespeare and jot down the best things about your partner . What comes from the heart is undeniable . There won ’ t be a dry eye in the place . Pick up your dress : Go for a final fitting , make sure any alterations came out just as they should and keep that dress on lockdown . No liquids allowed within 10 feet !
Checklist 4 weeks before :
• Arrange transportation : Get that limo , carriage or vintage Bentley into gear ! You don ’ t want to be late to your own wedding !
3 weeks before :
• Book a spa day : Get your bridesmaids together for one last pamper before the big day . You ’ re going to need it !
2 weeks before :
• Set aside cheques : Don ’ t forget to put aside cheques to pay your vendors for all their hard work !
1 week before :
• Pack for honeymoon : Get out your passport and pack your bags ! You two lovebirds are off on your next adventure !
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