Follow These Steps to Planning a Successful Wedding

So you and your partner agreed to get married. Great! It's going to be one of the most important days of your life and you want it to be just right. You've envisioned it in your head for years now of what would be the perfect wedding. Well we all know that planning a big wedding can be stressful if not planned thoroughly and timely. The last thing you want to do is wait until the last minute to bring your plans into fruition. The thing is, where do you begin? Don't worry, we have you covered! Take a look at our extensive  checklist. Print it out if you have to and it will help keep you on the right track. Follow it and you'll be enjoying that special day in no time!

6 - 12 months before the big day

1.  Decide on a date
2. Make an appointment with Clergyman / Officiant Determine a budget.
3. Compose a guest list.
4. Set time, location of Ceremony, Rehearsal & Reception Venue.
5. Choose Professional Photographer / Videographer / DJ
6. Shop for wedding gown: Several fittings will be required.
7. Obtain Floral & Music estimates; book services if possible.
8. Register with gift registry.
9. Select bride maids.
10. Pick a honeymoon destination: (renew passports & inoculations if required.)
11. Begin selection of a Caterer.
12. Set a date to order dresses for bridesmaids.

5 months before the big day

1. Finalize guest lists.
2. Order invitations & announcements.
3. Order personal stationary & thank you notes.
4. Plan reception.
5. Choose florist.
6. Men choose attire.
7. Make honeymoon plans. (Honeymoon Gift Registry will save you $$) www.WeddingManor.com/travel 
8. Choose caterer.
9. Confirm delivery of bridal gown.
10. Make appointment for bridal portrait.
11. Order wedding cake and or grooms cake.  Add a custom bobblehead cake topper to make it unique!
12. Arrange transportation for all members of bridal party to & from ceremony & reception locations.
13. Go over details of reception with caterer / hotel manager.
14. If you are renting any equipment, reserve it now. (tent, chairs, arch, floral, pillars etc.)

2 months before the big day

1. Inform clergyman of all the details of your ceremony.
2. Keep a gift diary - send thank you notes as gifts arrive.
3. Fine tune guest list.
4. Plan rehearsal dinner.
5. Select attendants' gifts, grooms gift. A custom bobblehead of the bride and groom would be perfect!
6. Check all services.
7. Make moving arrangements.
8. Final gown fitting.
9. Bridal portrait setting.

1 month before the big day

1. Choose wedding bands.
2. Mail invitations.
3. Make room reservations for out of town guests.
4. Check wedding party apparel.
5. Confirm music arrangements & check selections.
6. Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheon.
7. Discuss rehearsal dinner with hosts.
8. Attend showers.
9. Marriage license.

2 weeks before the big day

1. Plan your wedding day hair style. (bring headpiece & veil).
2. Schedule hair appointment for day of wedding.
3. Final check on bridal party clothing.
4. Notify newspapers.
5. Arrange for name & address change. (Name Change Kit) www.WeddingManor.com/NameChange 
6. Check with caterer / reception venue with any last minute changes.

1 week before the big day

1. Remind rehearsal dinner guests of time / location.
2. Start honeymoon packing.
3. Wrap groom's & attendants' gifts.
4. Check wedding announcements, stamped & ready to mail day after wedding.
5. (Personalize your postage with custom stamps!) www.WeddingManor.com/stamps 
6. Bridesmaids' luncheon.
7. Schedule rehearsal for 1 - 2 days prior to wedding.
8. Remind wedding party of exact time & place.
9. Go over final details of ceremony & reception with all parties involved.

1 day before the big day

1. RELAX ! 
2. Have manicure & pedicure done. 
3. Attend wedding rehearsal & dinner. 
4. Give ushers guest list. 
5. Wedding Day 
6. Eat! 
7. Hair and make-up. 
8. Check wedding dress. (pressing / steaming) 
9. Appoint family member to check ceremony & reception for left behind items. 
10. Change of clothes. (if leaving for honeymoon).

Breath ! Enjoy your day.