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Timeline/To Do List - from the Guide to Destination Weddings


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Wedding TimeLine taken from Guide to Destination weddings Do your research (10+ months)Think about destinations Think about honeymoon too Figure out budget Consider what size wedding you want Select destination and look at locations Research wedding consultants Choose your timing Start Gown shopping Start Making Decisions (8-10 months) Invite your attendants Book wedding location Reserve rooms for your guests Create a wedding website Organize the guest lists Plan your scouting trips Begin selecting your vendors Book caterer if needed Book entertainment if needed Book photographer Book videographer Focus on fun Stuff (6-8 months) Send out save the dates Book wedding travel Book florist Register for gifts Choose officiate Order your gown Pick bridesmaid dresses Book honeymoon Finalize details (3-6 months) Find cake provider Pick out invitations Plan grooms attire Confirm local marriage requirements Get papers in order Shop for wedding rings Invite everyone (2 to 4 months) Mail invitations Think about wedding day hair Book hairstylist/makeup appointment Record Final RSVPs Make and or buy favors Shop for gifts Put together out of town bags Little Details (3-6 weeks) Arrange other wedding events Pre-wedding info packet Finalize ceremony Make a list of details you need to attend to The countdown begins (2 weeks) Get hitched if not doing legally in destination Confirm all travel reservations Organize wedding insurance papers Ship any wedding gear ahead Get gifts ready Finalize head count Pick up rings Call hotels Update wedding website Print programs or needed information Ready to go (1 week) Pack (see packing list) Finalize photo schedule Confirm Final vendor Meetings Pack up gifts and favors Update transportation providers Pick up your dress Have final beauty treatments Finalize seating plan Assemble trouble shooting kit Confirm guest reservations The day before you depart ( 3-4 days before the wedding)Touch base with point person Be in touch with wedding party Pick up tuxes Call airline Finish packing Get cash Create reception rundown Upon arrival (2-3days before the wedding)Meet with wedding coordinator Inform key players Check in with hotel Have final tasting with caterer Touch base with officiate if possible Finalize party plans Have hair and makeup trial Get dresses steamed Have family dinner Organize final payments Day before wedding Have bride and groom pre-wedding breakfast Throw attendant outing Do a walk - through Get manicure, pedicure, massage etc Greet and enjoy your guests Apply sunscreen!!!!!! Wrap up details at rehearsal Sort out receiving line Sign the marriage license Relay information Go to bed early
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I love the timelines, keeps things in perspective, I think I'm jumping the gun on somethings, I love the creative aspects (oot bags, programs etc.,) so I'm already workig on those and the wedding is 8 months away.. woops! How often do we get to do crafts as adults?? 

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