- Determine what type of wedding you want, whether you want formal or informal, then you need to choose a date.
- Visit the clergy and review synagogue/ church requirements with him or her.
- Determine the size of your guest list.
- Determine your budget and division of expenses . who pays for what.
- Find a reception location and make reservations early.
- Select Wedding Gown.
NINE TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
- Choose your attendants.
- Choose a color theme.
- Choose attendantfs dresses.
- Book your caterer.
- Book your photographer.
- Book your videographer.
- Plan ceremony and reception music.
- Compile names and addresses for guest list.
SIX TO FOUR MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
- Select a florist.
- Book your disc jockey or band.
- Order invitations and party favors.
- Shop for bridal party tuxedos.
- Finalize arrangement for the church and ceremony.
- Make transportation arrangements.
- Plan honeymoon; visit travel agencies, make reservations.
- All deposits should be made and contracts signed.
- Put together ideas for bridal registry.
- Plan wedding decorations.
THREE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
- Choose gifts for attendants, parents, helpers.
- Buy wedding rings.
- Order the wedding cake.
- Buy cake knife, toasting glasses, guest book and garter.
TWO MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
- Make plans and reservations for wedding rehearsal and dinner.
- Reserve rooms for out-of-town guests.
- Address invitations and announcements. Invitations should be sent four to six weeks prior to wedding; announcements after wedding.
ONE MONTH BEFORE WEDDING
- Finalize details of every aspect of your wedding.
- Confirm all your honeymoon reservations.
- Have final fittings for you and your attendantfs dresses.
- Get marriage license.
- Ask a friend or relative to take. Charge of guest book at reception.
- Pick up wedding rings.
- Purchase gift for fiance.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING
- Complete your trousseau.
- Prepare wedding announcement to send to newspapers.
- Contact guests who have not yet responded to your invitation.
ONE WEEK BEFORE WEDDING
- Pick up your gown, attendantsf dresses and accessories.
- Confirm details with all participants and inform them of any changes.
- Pack suitcases and bags for honeymoon.
- Make sure you have all wedding attire, rings and, most importantly, the marriage license.
- Have wedding rehearsal and the dinner.
- Have nails done.
- Give final guest count to reception facility or caterer.
- Get a massage.
WEDDING DAY
- Have hair and makeup done.
- Take marriage license and rings to ceremony site.
- Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is to begin.
- Mail wedding announcements.
ANNIVERSARY GIFTS
A partial list of traditional and modern gifts for wedding anniversaries.This list was compiled by librarians at the Chicago Public Libraryfs Information Center. The traditional gift is listed first (with alternatives in parentheses), and the modern gift is second.
- 1st. Paper - Clocks
- 2nd. Cotton - China
- 3rd. Leather - Crystal, Glass
- 4th. Linen (Silk) - Appliances
- 5th. Wood - Silverware
- 6th. Iron - Wood objects
- 7th. Wool (Copper) - Desk sets
- 8th. Bronze - Linens, Lace
- 9th. Pottery (China) - Leather goods
- 10th. Tin/Aluminum - Diamond.
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