 The
Wedding Planner
The following is provided courtesy
of Premier
Bride New Mexico
The Guide for the New Mexico Bride! |
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| Today's grooms
are much more involved in the overall wedding planning than
past grooms. By assuming more responsibility most grooms see
the reward in a calmer, happier bride-to-be. |
| 12
Months (or more) Before |
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Select an purchase bride's rings (if not yet selected)
Discuss division of financial obligations with fiancé
and parents
Determine budget, date and number of guests with fiancé
Choose and secure reception location
Choose and book officiant |
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| 8-12
Months Before |
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Choose your best man and ushers (one per every 50 guests)
Start planning your honeymoon
Start compiling your guest list
Arrange to pay for brides bouquet, boutonnieres, and corsages |
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| 6-8
Months Before |
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Check passports and visas
Find a new place to live
Make reservations for honeymoon: buy tickets
Consult with fiancé and arrange lodging for out-of-town
guests and attendants
Reserve limousine or special transportation for bridal party
Reserve special transportation to ceremony and reception for
out-of-town guests |
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| 4-6
Months Before |
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Select and order formalwear for yourself and men in wedding
party
Shop for new home furnishings
Book room for wedding night
Set appointment for a complete physical exam
Set appointment for blood test
Start planning rehearsal dinner with parents |
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| 2-4
Months Before |
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Confirm rehearsal dinner arrangements
Select your gift for the bride and gifts for your groomsmen
Review checklist items from above to confirm completion |
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| 1-2
Months Before |
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Set a date with your fiancé to get the marriage license;
have lunch afterwards
Confirm reservations for rehearsal dinner
Pick up wedding rings and check engraving
Help fiancé with thank-you notes
Shop for honeymoon clothes |
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| 2
Weeks Before |
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Assist fiancé with writing toasts for rehearsal dinner
and wedding reception
Schedule haircut and/or styling appointment
Arrange move to new home (if applicable)
Notify post office of change of address (if applicable)
Attend bachelor party or dinner |
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| 1
Week Before |
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Remind groomsmen about time/place for rehearsal, rehearsal dinner,
and wedding
Remind groomsmen of pick-up time/place for formalwear
Pack for honeymoon |
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| 1
Day Before |
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Present gifts to groomsmen at rehearsal dinner
Instruct head usher or all ushers about seating arrangements
for family and guests
Pick up formalwear (and groomsmen’s formalwear, if applicable)
Check wedding day apparel (see list below) |
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| On
Wedding Day |
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Give officiant’s fee (in a sealed envelope) to best man
for delivery
Give bride's ring to best man for presentation at ceremony
Give marriage license to best man or Bridal Consultant for signature
session after ceremony
Relax and enjoy yourself |
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| Personal
Checklist |
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Wedding Day Apparel (check this the day before)
Dress shirt
Tuxedo (correct size and style)
Shoes
Dress socks
Undergarments
Cummerbund
Suspenders
Studs/cufflinks
Hat
Handkerchief
Hair care (comb, styling products)
Deodorant
Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
Antacid
Disposable wipes and tissues
Breath mints
Anti-cling spray
Tape
Cash (coins and bills) |
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Day Emergency Kit |
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Phone numbers for groomsmen and vendors
Sewing kit: thread, needle, safety pins, and scissors |
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