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| What you have "to do" before you say "I do"! |
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| Congratulations on getting engaged! The next few months, as you plan your special day, will be a ton of fun, but also quite stressful. Everything needs to be accounted for, from the venue to the florist to the invitations. It's easy to quickly feel overwhelmed. |
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| To help you remember what you need "to do" before you say "I do", please feel free to use the checklist below. We have been told by many soon-to-be brides that this list was a lifesaver. |
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| Timing: |
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You just got engaged |
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Book the wedding venue, the hotel for out-of-town guests, the band and the rehearsal dinner location. |
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Take care of the "big" stuff first, then relax for a bit. |
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6+ months before the weedding |
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Send Save the Date cards (which of course requires an initial guest list). Purchase thank you notes for any engagement presents you will receive. |
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Your Save the Date card creates your wedding's first impression, so don't underestimate its importance. |
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4-6 months before the wedding |
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Initial review of wedding invitations, rehearsal dinner invitations, bridesmaid luncheon, bridal shower, etc. |
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For those who can't attend, your invitation is the only connection they'll have to your special day. |
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3-4 months before the wedding |
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Prepare the final guest list. Order wedding invitations and wedding thank you notes. Find a calligrapher (optional). |
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Order extra invitations; you'll be thankful later. Leave ample time for the envelopes to be addressed. |
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2 months before the wedding |
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Mail invitations: wedding and other events. Select seating cards, wedding favors and wedding program. |
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Weigh your invitations, including all your enclosure cards, prior to purchasing postage. |
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1 month before the wedding |
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Order wedding program, seating cards, wedding favors and personalized cocktail napkins (optional). |
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Let your creativity shine through with your wedding program; it often makes its way home with your guests. |
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| Timing: |
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2 weeks before the wedding |
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Begin to create seating arrangements and review the proof of your wedding program. |
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Consult your family when deciding on seating. They may know of family seating preferences. |
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1 week before the wedding |
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Finalize seating arrangements and provide seating list to calligrapher and wedding venue. |
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Be ready for last minute additions and cancellations. Provide your calligrapher with extra seating cards, just in case. |
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Wedding day |
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Have fun, relax and enjoy your special day. |
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| Yes, there's a lot to think about as you plan your wedding. Noteworthy has been working with wedding couples for years, helping them through all their wedding-related paper decisions. We would be happy to help you too - just contact us at your earliest convenience. |
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For more information:
Cindy Rudman
866-36-NOTES
info@noteworthynotes.com
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