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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