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3+ months
• Finalize the guest list
• Start dance lessons
• Appoint ushers and other ceremony helpers
• Book your hairstylist and makeup artist
• Finalize any post-wedding brunch details
2+ Months
• Write vows, toasts, and anything else you want scripted
• Select gifts for wedding party, the perfect lingerie
• Start welcome gift bags for out-of-towners
• Order guest favors
• Finalize your flowers
• Have your bridal shower
• Have final dress fitting
1+ Month
• Prep documents if you're changing your name
• Run through hair and makeup looks
• Take final guest count
• Finalize catering plan
• Find out where everyone's staying
• Start wearing your wedding shoes around the house
2+ weeks
• Apply for a marriage license
• Call guests who haven’t RSVP’d
• Assemble day-of emergency kit (or have your Maid of Honour do it)
• Call location manager and make sure your vendors have access to the site
• Check in with all vendors and confirm all details
• Assemble or package favours
1 Week to Go
• Confirm seating plan, sort out place cards and get them to reception site manager
• Delegate absolutely everything you can (i.e., passing out boutonnieres, mailing announcements, pet sitting)
• Get your hands on your dress
• Rent your formalwear
• Have rehearsal dinner or welcome reception
• Confirm wedding day transportation
• Pack for your honeymoon
• Gather all travel docs in one place
1 Day to Go
• Start day with deluxe mani/pedi
• Sort out payments and set aside vendor tips
• Do a play-by-play of the wedding day
• Say your thanks and hand out gifts (you may not have time tomorrow)
The Big Day
• Have fun!
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