Task |
Should be completed by |
Bride: Buy and wrap a gift for the groom. |
3-6 months before |
Groom: Buy and wrap a gift for the bride. |
3-6 months before |
Bride: Talk to your maid of honor if she is planning a shower or other party for you.
|
2-3 months before |
Groom: Talk to your best man if he is planning a party for you.
|
2-3 months before |
Bride and Groom: If someone is planning a party for you and asks for a guest list, give it to them early enough for them to send invitations. |
2-3 months before |
Bride: Consider planning a luncheon or party for your attendants to thank them.
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1-2 months before |
Bride: Buy thank-you gifts for your maid of honor, bridesmaids, and parents. |
1-2 months before |
Groom: Buy thank-you gifts for your best man, groomsmen, ushers, and parents. |
1-2 months before |
Bride and Groom: Wrap the thank-you gifts you bought and write thank-you notes for each. |
1-2 months before |
Bride and Groom: Plan any toasts or thank-you speeches you want to give. |
2 weeks to 1 month before |
Bride and Groom: Plan any extra day-before activities with friends, family, and/or attendants. |
2 weeks to 1 month before |
Bride and Groom: Go through the guest list to learn any names you don't know. |
week leading up to wedding |
Bride and Groom: Give your thank-you gifts to your attendants and parents.
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day before wedding |
Bride and Groom: Make sure to spend some time with your parents today, and thank them. |
day of wedding |
Bride and Groom: Spend a few minutes together by yourselves, and exchange your gifts. |
day of wedding |
Bride and Groom: Remember to take a deep breath occasionally, relax, and enjoy your wedding day! |
day of wedding |
