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Are you prepared for your wedding?

August 1, 2008

Well if not, following are some suggestions that you may consider using to plan for your special day.

*Start your guest list including addresses and phone numbers.
*Decide on the type of wedding to determine your color scheme.
*Finalize a budget.
*Choose your wedding party.
*Hire a wedding planner.
*Determine ceremony site.
*Determine reception site.
*Reserve hotel rooms for out of town guests.
*Select photographer.
*Select videographer.
*Select reception band/musician/disc jockey.
*Select ceremony musician.
*Shop for and order wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses.
*Select hair and makeup artist and schedule trial run when your headpiece arrives.
*Select florist.
*Select linen company.
*Select pastry chef.
*Select calligrapher.
*Select grooms and groomsmen attire.
*Order invitations/stationery/announcements.
*Confirm wedding rehearsal time.
*Attend menu tasting.
*Plan honeymoon.
*Select wedding favors (Call us now! We can help you).
*Mail invitations (6-8 weeks prior to the wedding).
*Enroll at bridal registries (prior to your first shower).
*Plan rehearsal dinner, bridesmaids luncheon, golf outings and any other weekend wedding parties.
*Make a list of songs that you would like or not like played at your reception.
*Purchase bridal party accessories.
*Meet with florist and make final floral selections.
*Scheduled final fittings.
*Select ceremony music.
*Apply for your marriage license.
*Write thank you notes for gifts as they come in.
*Design transportation inserts for out of town guests.
*Give photographer checklist for photos.
*Choose gifts for wedding party (We can discuss this one to meet in your budget. Call us now! 770-803-6474).
*Break in your wedding shoes.
*Follow up on guests who did not respond at least 2-3 weeks prior to the wedding.
*Set seating arrangements.
*Write place cards.
*Pay any balances prior to the wedding.

Some additional tips:

*Get lots of sleep and drink plenty of water.
*Plan to relax at least a few days prior to the wedding.
*Don't foget to eat something on the wedding day. After all, you would not want to pass out at the alter.