Booking A Florist:

Flowers can set the tone of your wedding and enhance any location. Select your flowers to match the style of your wedding. Seasonal flowers will be the least expensive and the easiest to obtain. When visiting a florist, know your wedding date and bring some photos of flower arrangements you like.

1. Buy Your Wedding Rings.
2. Begin the guest list.
3. Select the wedding music and reserve the musicians/band or DJ for the reception.
4. Book the photographer.
5. Book the videographer
6. Register for gifts.
7. Order your wedding dress and bridesmaids’ dresses.

Finding The Right Caterer:

1. Plan As Early As Possible.
   If you plan in advance, you will have more negotiating power.

   DO NOT Hire The First Caterer You Meet.

   It is very important to meet with several and COMPARE their offerings and prices before making a final decision.

   Always Insist On A “Tasting”.

   You want to make sure the food that is being served to your guests meets your requirements.

   Get A Complete Breakdown Of Costs.

   Most caterers will quote by the person. You should ask them to break this down into what you are paying for food, labor taxes, etc. This will make it easier for you to compare prices.

   Get Everything In Writing.

   You don’t want any mix-ups on your special day. Make sure you get the price, services and menu in writing.

1. Choose your cake.
2. Complete your honeymoon plans.
3. Order the invitations and announcements.
4. Choose the floral arrangements, corsages, and boutonnieres
5. Book the transportation for the wedding.

Choosing Your Photographer:

This may be the most important choice you will make, as this will be your record of your special day. Choose a photographer whose business is wedding photography. Have them show you a portfolio of there work. Plan shots with your wedding party and closest friends and relatives. Most important-communicate with your photographer and let them know what photos you want and get everything in writing.

1. Order tuxedos.
2. Finalize the guest list.
3. Mail the invitations
4. Schedule date and time for rehearsal.
5. Reserve rooms for out of town guests.
6. See your doctor for blood test or health certificate if required.
7. Get final dress fitting.
8. Order your keepsakes.

Choosing Your DJ:

Choosing a DJ is very much like choosing your photographer, you want one who is experienced with wedding receptions. You should make a list of songs that you want played, but it should be a short list. Let your DJ be somewhat flexible in the music he plays. Not everyone at your reception will like the same music as you and you don’t want everyone sitting instead of dancing.

1. Pick up your marriage license.
2. Write the thank you notes.
3. Send the wedding announcement to the newspapers.
4. Mail your wedding announcements.
5. Pack for your honeymoon and confirm your reservations.
6. Pick up the wedding dress and tuxedo.
7. Attend the ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

Delegate And Relieve Stress:

By delegating some of the smaller tasks, such as addressing envelopes, picking up the dresses, etc, to responsible members of your wedding party you can relieve some of the stress you are sure to feel as the big day approaches. One last tip—Listen to the experiences of others for helpful suggestions.

Congratulations and best wishes!

Enjoy your perfect wedding day that you have created and the lasting memories this day is sure to bring.