The Timeline

There are literally hundreds of decisions - large and small - you will need to make after saying "Yes" to the proposal. Having a timeline to work from will prevent important items from falling through the cracks and eleviate the need to make a rush decision that may end up costing you more, yet not meeting your dreams. This post will give a basic list, but future posts will address each element in more detail.

12-18 months prior:

• choose a date
• start a wedding idea file
• discuss and choose the style of your wedding
• determine a budget
• place an engagement announcement in your local papers
• hire Details, a professional planning company
• work with Details to select a ceremony site *see previous post
• work with Details to select a reception site *see previous post
• for a custom gown, begin shopping now

8-10 months prior:

• select the bridal party
• work with Details to select the officiant , caterer, photographer, videographer, band or DJ
• select bridesmaids dresses
• create guest list and gather addresses
• sign up for gift registry

5-7 months prior:

• finalize guest list
• hire Details to provide custom stationary
• work with Details to arrange accommodations for both out of town guests and honeymoon
• select wedding cake

4 months prior:

• work with Details to select florist
• shop for rings
• obtain blood tests

3 months prior:

• work with Details to send invitations
• select tuxedos
• work with Details to arrange for rental items
• work with Details to finalize menus
• work with Details to arrange transporation to/from service
• work with Details to select and order wedding favors
• purchase wedding party gifts

2 months prior:

• select wedding and reception music
• work with Details to select location of rehearsal dinner
• work with Details to schedule final fittings
• allow Details to create custom address labels with your new name and monogram

1 month prior:

• allow Details to create a custom wedding program
• apply for marriage license
• have final gown fitting
• select wedding accessories
• arrange for a trial run with hairdresser and makeup artist
• Details will finalize arrangements with all service providers

2 weeks prior:

• Details will follow up with guests who have not responded
• Details will give the final head count to caterer
• pick up marriage license
• Details will meet with band or DJ to pass along your song selections
• make necessary name changes
• work with Details to finalize seating layout
• Details will confirm with all service providers
• Details will confirm dates and times with attendants

1 week prior:

• Make last minute seating adjustments
• Details will confirm honeymoon arrangements
• Details will confirm accommodations for out of town guests
• pack for honeymoon

1 Day prior:

• Details will make sure all bases are covered
• Details will provide a wedding day emergency kit
• get manicure and pedicure
• layout all accessories
• give rings to best man

Your Wedding Day:

• get hair and makeup done
• allow Details to handle everything behind the scenes so you can enjoy your special day!

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