Determine budget with parents
Type of wedding (very formal - formal - semiformal)
Date, time and place for ceremony
Visit officiating clergy for consultation
Choose bridal consultant if desired
Type of reception
Reserve facility for reception
Wedding dress
Bridal attendants
Attendants dresses and mothers gown
Guest list
Wedding invitations and announcements
Thank you and personal stationery
Choose photographer and videographer
Registry for gifts - china, silver, crystal patterns
Buy a wedding album, gift and guest record file
File a new home and plan furnishings
Start your make-up lessons, skin care, hairstyling program
Ceremony and reception music
Order flowers - Arrange for preservation of bouquet
Make appointment for premarital examination
Consult caterer
Discuss honeymoon with groom
TWO
MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
Check state requirements
for marriage license
Order wedding and grooms cake
Address invitations
Arrange for display of gifts
Wedding gown fittings
Attendants gowns fittings
Shop for trousseau
Coordinate men's formalwear attire
Select attendants' and groom's gifts
ONE
MONTH BEFORE WEDDING
Mail invitations
Set appointment to have make-up and hairstyling for
portrait
Check groom on wedding ring(s)
Final fitting of wedding dress and all gowns
Have wedding portrait taken
Send portrait to newspapers
Complete arrangements for reception
Arrange transportation and accommodations for out of
town guests
Arrange for moving (if necessary)
Arrange for party rental equipment
Arrange transportation to ceremony and reception
Arrange for your joint or new checking accounts
Have all charge accounts changed
Acknowledge each gift as it arrives
Arrange for insurance on wedding gifts
TWO
WEEKS TO ONE DAY BEFORE WEDDING
Arrange final seating for
the reception
Check all gowns and accessories
Complete trousseau
Arrange going away clothes
Arrange for rehearsal
Give caterer final estimate of attendance at reception
Discuss specific shots with the photographer
Finish addressing announcements
Present gifts at and attend bridesmaid's luncheon
Arrange any last minute transportation
Put all wedding clothes in one place
Arrange wedding day time schedule
Get lots of beauty rest
WEDDING
DAY
Relax - Have leisurely breakfast
Take time to bathe and dress leisurely
Make-up by an artist, manicure, hair styled
Leave all details to those responsible
This is your day - Enjoy it
Groom's Checklist
To Do ACTIVITY
THREE TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE
YOUR WEDDING
Buy engagement ring
Choose best man and ushers (one usher per 40 guests)
Furnish family guest list to fiancee
Order bride's flowers
Order mother's flowers
Plan correct formal attire with fiancee and groomsmen
TWO MONTHS BEFORE
YOUR WEDDING
Select
your wardrobe for honeymoon
Select wedding rings with fiancee
Choose gifts for ushers and best man
Plan honeymoon with fiancee
Select bride's gift
ONE
MONTH BEFORE YOUR WEDDING
Arrange all needed insurance
Arrange lodging and transportation for out-of-town guests
Have medical examination and blood test
TWO WEEKS TO ONE
DAY BEFORE WEDDING DAY
Get marriage license
Arrange for clergyman's fee
Plan bachelor dinner or party with best man
Best
Man's Check List
Take charge of ushers
Be responsible for wedding rings
Be responsible for license
Be responsible for clergyman's fee
Check on all travel arrangements for honeymoon
Prepare to toast bride and groom
The Alabama Bridal Directories
P. O. Box 550339
Birmingham, AL 35255
Telephone: 205-939-0416
e-mail: shireeinc@mindspring.com
