Timeline Tips For Your Wedding

Congratulations... Lets Have Some Fun Planning Your Event.  From The "Yes" At The Proposal... To The Honeymoon.  We're offering a step by step Event Planner to help tackle every task.  Feel free to use this Event Planning Timeline and make order of the chaos of organizing your Big Day!!

Timeline:  9 - 12 Months Before The Wedding

• Meet with the officiant to discuss the ceremony, any premarital counseling required and a time for the rehearsal.
• Meet with musicians to select the music for the ceremony.
• Along with the groom's mother assistance, compile the guest list.
• Order invitations, announcements and personal stationery.
• Make honeymoon plans and reservations.
• Assist the groom's family with rehearsal dinner plans.
• Create a wedding registry for easy gift giving.
• Check state marriage license requirements.
• Choose and order wedding bands.
• Purchase attendants gifts.
• Select wedding accessories: (guest book, ring pillow, favors and of course, something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue).
• Make sure you have 2 money bags for the money dance.

Timeline:  3 - 6 Months Before The Wedding

• Address the invitations and announcements
• Visit a formal-wear specialist with fiance
• Discuss menu details with The Vinewood coordinator. (rehearsal dinner, reception menus & gift party menus).
• Send guests information on local accommodations.
• Arrange transportation from the ceremony to receptions.

Timeline:  2 - 4 Months Before The Wedding

• Sit for wedding portrait.
• Write thank-you notes as wedding gifts arrive.
• Have programs printed for the ceremony.
• Discuss life insurance, a will and other legal documents with fiance.
• Select a gift for your new spouse.
• Submit wedding announcements to local newspapers.
• Order the wedding cake and groom’s cake.
• Select friends ~ relatives to be your cake cutters.
• With the reception in mind, enjoy dance lessons together.
• Choose a hairstyle that compliments bridal headpiece and schedule time with makeup artist.

Timeline:  21 Days Before The Wedding

• Notify The Vinewood of the final number of guests.
• Review final details with all other wedding vendors.
• Confirm honeymoon reservations and begin packing.
• Confirm transportation.
• Go over details with attendants, such as accommodations, transportation and the complete schedule of events.
• Confirm final rehearsal dinner arrangements.
• Along with groom, write as many thank-you notes as possible before the wedding.
• Put together a “survival kit” for the ceremony with extra hosiery, nail polish, scissors, needle and thread.
• Secure the marriage license with fiance.

Timeline:  1 - 2 Days Before The Wedding

• Greet out-of-town guests as they arrive or have someone meet them at the airport.
• Attend the bridesmaids luncheon.
• Pack everything needed for the ceremony.
• Get a massage, manicure and pedicure.
• Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

Your Wedding Day

• Send a note of heartfelt thanks to both sets of parents.