Task |
Should be completed by |
Bride: Start thinking about what you want to wear.
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11-12 months before |
Bride: If you're going to buy a wedding gown, start trying on various styles to see what looks right on you.
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9-10 months before |
Bride: If you are ordering a gown, order it now.
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6-9 months before |
Bride: Confirm the delivery date for your gown (or buy it, if you haven't yet) and schedule your fittings. |
2-3 months before |
Bride: If you don't already, take time to eat right and exercise to help you look and feel your best.
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2-3 months before |
Bride: If you want to try any new beauty treatments (such as self-tanners, facials, bleaching your teeth, etc.), try them now to make sure they don't cause any bad reactions (allergies or skin discoloration). |
2-3 months before |
Bride: Buy any special lingerie your gown requires. |
2-3 months before |
Bride: Buy your shoes, so that you can take them with you if you have dress fittings. |
2-3 months before |
Bride: Begin fittings for your gown.
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1-2 months before |
Bride: If you want a special hairstyle, schedule a "trial run" with the hairdresser to figure out exactly what you want.
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1-2 months before |
Bride: If you're hiring a makeup artist, schedule a "trial run" to make sure you're happy with the results. |
1-2 months before |
Bride: If you're having hair, makeup, or nails done professionally the day before or the day of the wedding, schedule the appointments.
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1-2 months before |
Bride: Buy any other accessories you want, such as earrings, necklace, stockings, and a purse if you want to carry one. |
1-2 months before |
Bride: Start wearing your wedding shoes occasionally to break them in.
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1-2 months before |
Bride: If you're getting your hair cut before the wedding, schedule it for at least two or three weeks before. |
2 weeks to 1 month before |
Bride: Go to your final dress fitting (if you need to have one).
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2 weeks to 1 month before |
Bride: If you know that any foods bother your complexion, stop eating them for the next few weeks. |
2 weeks to 1 month before |
Bride: Collect everything you need to dress for the wedding.
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week leading up to wedding |
Bride: Return any rented clothing items. |
day after wedding |
Bride: Have your gown and veil (if you have one) cleaned professionally. |
more than 1 day after wedding |
