Task |
Should be completed by |
If you plan to include attendants in your wedding, decide whom to ask and ask them.
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9-10 months before |
Decide whether you want to have a flower girl. If you decide to include one, click here to see the list of related tasks the wedding software can add to your tasklist.
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6-9 months before |
The mothers of the couple often coordinate their outfits to make sure that they don't clash with each other or the attendants. Ask yours if they want to do this, and let them arrange it. |
3-6 months before |
Bride and Groom: If someone else is organizing a rehearsal dinner, coordinate with them on date, time, location, and guest list. |
3-6 months before |
Think about what other help you might need. Hire vendors, or ask friends and family to help.
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3-6 months before |
Draft a detailed schedule for the day of the wedding (and maybe the day before). Keep it handy, and update it whenever anything changes.
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1-2 months before |
Ask one person to be in charge of keeping everyone on schedule on the wedding day (and probably the day before).
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2 weeks to 1 month before |
As you delegate tasks to people, make sure to let them know what they need to do.
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2 weeks to 1 month before |
Assemble an "emergency kit" for the wedding day, and ask someone to bring it with them on the day of the wedding.
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1-2 weeks before |
Make copies of the detailed schedule for the wedding day, and distribute them and a contact list to everyone who might need one (including vendors). |
week leading up to wedding |
If you have attendants, make sure that they know what they need to do. |
week leading up to wedding |
If your wedding is early in the day, make sure your alarm clock is set right -- and have someone call you as a backup! |
day before wedding |
Bring extra copies of the detailed schedule for the wedding day, and hand them out to whoever needs one. |
day of wedding |
