12-18 months before
*Visit and select the reception venues and check for available dates as well as the menu based on the number of your guests.
*Select according to the date you will choose and the church where the sacrament will be celebrated.
6 months before
* Arrange the marriage certificates and do not forget the ad.
* Decide on the style of the wedding and make a financial budget.
*Choose rings.
*Browse wedding magazines and visit bridal shops.
* Contact a professional photographer and decide on the photos and videography.
5 MONTHS BEFORE
*Start your wedding dress rehearsals
*Make a rough list of things for your new household.
4 MONTHS BEFORE
*Visit florists and select flowers for the church decoration, car and reception . Choose the bouquet that suits you.
*Choose the decoration for the centre and for the church.
*If you have relatives and friends who live far away take care their accommodation and make the appropriate reservations.
3 MONTHS BEFORE
*Order the invitations and if you want the thank you cards cards to send after the wedding.
*Choose the destination for your honeymoon.
*Publish the wedding announcement in a local newspaper.
*Make your wedding list at the store or stores of your choice (optional).
2 MONTHS BEFORE
*Send the invitations, asking guests to confirm attendance at least 15 days before the date of the wedding.
*Decide on the favors and the accessories that will accompany the wedding dress.
*Now is the time to choose the groom ‘s attire!
*Determine the menu and drinks of the reception and make the financial arrangements. At the same time decide on the music cover.
*Choose the wedding cake.
* Decide on the candles, for the wreaths together with the best man and his gift.
1 MONTH BEFORE
* Make an appointment with the hairdresser who will take care of your hairstyle and inform him of the exact day and time of the wedding.
*Visit your esthetician for a facial cleansing, deep hydration or whatever else she suggests , arrange all the make-up details and make an appointment on the wedding day.
*Do wedding dress fitting with wedding accessories and hairstyle for to get a more complete picture of the final result.
2 WEEKS AGO
*Orient the guest lists at the reception, since they should have responded by now and decide on their positions as well as the layout of the tables in the room.
*Order the bouquet, the wreaths for the bridesmaids and any other detail you wish.
*Rehearse your makeup.
*To avoid contingencies , confirm by phone what you have agreed so far.
1 WEEK AGO
*Make sure you have the rings and all accessories at home.
*Settle the issue of moving to and from to the church and assign roles for the favors, the gifts and the rice baskets.
*Do the final dress rehearsal.
*Take care of the last details of the honeymoon
*Go with your friends or girlfriends for the traditional bachelor or bridal party.
2 DAYS BEFORE
*Take the wedding dress and make sure it is in good condition. Hang it up high in a place protected from dust and sun.
*Give the rings to the best man reminding him to bring them to the church!
*Confirm the exact day and time of the wedding ceremony.
*Talk to the photographer, the florist and the organiser of the reception. As far as decorating the car, a relative or friend should take care of this, as well as the transport of the bride and groom to the church or the town hall.
*Do manicure and pedicure.
1 DAY BEFORE
*Enjoy a sauna or a relaxing massage and make sure you are truly relaxed.
THE SAME DAY
*Leave yourself in the hands of the experts – hairdresser and make-up artist- and remind the groom to pick up the bouquet.
*Before you leave do not neglect to write the names of your girlfriends on the bridal slipper.
*Now there is nothing left but to shine!
