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ADORE
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BRIDAL 2017
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6
2
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Address and mail invitations and announcements. They should
be mailed 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding.
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Go over details with the reception venue, the caterer, florist,
photographer, etc.
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Order wedding cake, if not already supplied.
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Plan bridesmaids’ luncheon.
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Choose guest book and attendants’ gifts.
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Shop for lingerie and honeymoon clothes.
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Bring engagement or wedding announcement to the daily
newspaper.
WEEKS
BEFORE
WEEKS
BEFORE
MONTHS
BEFORE
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Have the final fittings for your and the bridal attendants’
gowns.
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Have a formal bridal portrait done.
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Pick up the rings.
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Write thank-you notes as you receive gifts. Mail them after the
wedding.
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Make wedding transportation arrangements.
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Make sure you have all accessories, i.e. a ring pillow, garter, etc.
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Make wedding day appointments, i.e. hairdresser, manicurist,
masseuse, etc.
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Get the marriage license.
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Attend to any legal and business details, such as changing
names.
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Reconfirm out-of-town guests’ arrangements, as well as
honeymoon plans.
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Talk to photographer and videographer about specific needed
shots/footage.
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Meet with musicians. Have the music start 30 minutes before
the ceremony.
1
WEEK
BEFORE
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Contact guests who have not responded. Submit final guest
count to caterer.
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Finalize details with all your wedding suppliers.
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Pack for honeymoon.
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Make sure all wedding attire is picked up and fits.
1
DAY
BEFORE
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Have rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
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Go to bed early.
THE
BIG DAY
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Eat something.
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Have hair done 3 to 4 hours before the wedding.
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Start dressing 1 to 1 1/2 hours before the wedding.
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Relax, stand up straight, and proceed down the aisle.