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Shop together for your
wedding rings (if you haven't already bought
them)
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Complete your wedding
registry at a retail store
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Select accommodations and
transportation for out-of-town guests
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Finalize your guest
list
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Send out "Save this date"
letters and travel information to guests that will need to make
travel plans
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Finalize your reception
menu
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Order any additional rental
items (linens, china, furniture, decor)
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Order grooms, groomsmen and
ring bearer attire – tuxedos
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Book the honeymoon and apply
for a new passport (i.e. the bride may wish to travel under
her married name, but be prepared to be unable to travel until your
wedding date, as your old passport will be
invalid)
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Have engagement or bridal
portraits taken and ready two weeks before the wedding
date
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Get your marriage license and
make sure it is in order
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Send invitations to guests
and wedding party (6 weeks in advance)
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Record gifts as received and
send thank-you notes as gifts arrive
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Organize gathering for
wedding party (bridesmaid luncheon, groomsmen night,
etc.)
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Purchase any other wedding
accessories (ring pillow, toasting goblets, cake knife, cake top,
guest book and pen, candles, garter, under garments,
jewelry)
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Have your final gown fitting
and "break in" your wedding shoes
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Arrange for your wedding
party to have final fittings
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Pick up wedding rings from
jeweler and ensure correct size and
inscriptions
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Prepare list for
photographer/videographer of specific special pictures, events or
people you would like featured
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Prepare your wedding
announcement
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Place your wedding
announcement in the newspaper
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Contact all service providers
and confirm date, time, locations and
expectations
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Pick up wedding gown and
bridesmaid’s dresses
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Present wedding party with
gifts at gathering (bridesmaid's luncheon)
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Inform caterer/reception
venue of final guest count and confirm
rehearsal
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Finalize rehearsal
dinner
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Confirm tuxedo
rental
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Assign someone to transport
wedding gift from reception to home
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Pack for the honeymoon -
confirm hotels and flights
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Purchase traveler’s checks
and ensure you have all the proper travel documents
needed
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Make sure all wedding attire
fits properly
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Pack all items to be taken to
ceremony and reception site (Two separate marked boxes
-reception/ceremony)
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Prepare emergency kit for
the wedding day (aspirin, nylons, tape, safety pins,
etc.)