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Pick up the cake!
Feb 7th at 11:30 PM
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Grosgrain Ribbon Wedding Cake
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/231267/traditional-wedding-cakes/@center/272453/wedding-cakes#/129817
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Cherie gown
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Modern Calligraphed Menu Card
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/302965/menu-cards-style/@center/303373/wedding-invitations-stationery#/270918
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The Tiffany Setting
http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10001#f+0/0/0/0/0/0
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1-2 Months Before Your Wedding
Have your first bridal gown fitting. Remember to bring stocking, shoes, the appropriate bra, hair accessories, jewelry, a camera, and your mom or best friend
Finalize ceremony reading and songs, and review with performers
Order liquor/beverages not handled by caterer
Meet with your officiant to finalize ceremony, including attendant formations
Begin writing your vows if applicable
Begin writing thank-you notes for bridal showers and early wedding gifts, and update your registry at the same time
Research where to get your marriage license
Prepare a photo and video shot list, naming important family members and guests
Schedule the bridesmaids' luncheon and buy attendant gifts if you haven't already
Begin whitening your teeth for your wedding day
Consider liability insurance for your reception location
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10-12 Months Before Your Wedding
Introduce both families and officially announce your engagement
Find out who pays for what and start a budget
Begin your guest list using an easy-to-manage system
Compare calendars and select a tentative date
Chose your wedding party
Create a wedding website to share your engagement
Consider whitening your teeth for your engagement party and photographs
Conduct interviews and hire a wedding coordinator if needed
Decide if you'd like to attend premarital counseling
Start looking at photos of wedding dresses for inspiration
Send your engagement photo to the local paper
Begin thinking about where you want to honeymoon
Visit and book your reception site, and arrange for parking
Visit and book your ceremony location, including rehearsal time
Create a save-the-date guest list.
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6-9 Months Before Your Wedding
Alert out-of-town guests of wedding date
Find a bridal salon and begin trying on wedding dresses and veils. Bring stocking, heels, a strapless bra, and hair clip to each appointment
Get in in shape for your wedding gown by starting a new exercise routine
Get ideas for honeymoon locations and research pricing
Start looking at floral designs and interview florists for style and cost
Search for menu ideas and start meeting with caterers
Research wedding photography and interview wedding photographers and videographers
Get ideas for music and interview bands and/or DJs
Finalize flower and decor ideas, and select a florist. Include specifics of each floral arrangement in your contract
Sign a caterer
Order your gown and wedding veil
Shop for and select your bridesmaids dresses
Book your honeymoon
Find out if your ceremony location requires liability insurance
Finalize contracts with your wedding photographer and videographer
Book your band and/or DJ
Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse and gloves
Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony ideas
Start thinking about all of your gift registry options
Select three hotels in varying price ranges and reserve rooms for out of town guests
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4-5 Months Before Your Wedding
Start thinking about family and cultural traditions for your wedding
View wedding invitation styles and research proper wording
Look at photos to get ideas for wedding cake designs, and meet with bakers to taste samples
Discuss menu ideas with your catering manager
Shop for wedding rings
Look for the groom's tux and decide what the groomsmen will wear
Confirm your bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide on accessories
Have you more and future mother-in-law coordinate and select their dresses
Compare pricing and place your wedding invitation order
Purchase your wedding rings and send for engraving if applicable
Get ideas for wedding favors
Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties
Make sure you've started your registries before bridal shower invitations are sent
Choose your baker and finalize wedding cake
Reserve rentals such as chairs, tables, linens, tents, etc.
Research and book your rehearsal dinner location
Get ideas for wedding hair and makeup
Notify any family or friends whom you would like to give readings, sing solos, serve as guest book attendants, etc.
Interview and hire any additional management staff and babysitters if needed
Give your guest list to shower hostesses and check that your registry has enough items. Update wedding website.
Consider getting wedding insurance.
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2-3 Months Before Your Wedding
Finalize guest list and send invitation order to the printer
Book makeup artist and hairstylist
Order your wedding favors
Browse and purchase wedding accessories. Candles, baskets, ring pillow, etc.
Consider signing up for dance classes
Schedule your last tasting and finalize menu
Find gifts for each other, your attendants, your shower hostess and your parents
Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom and groomsmen
Prep for your honeymoon
Choose your getaway - finalize wedding transportation
Look into joint bank accounts, insurance, and merging your money
Select your music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and review with musicians, singers
Check that there are enough options left on your registry, and update your wedding website
Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and order rehearsal invitations, menus, table numbers, escort cards, and any other stationary accessories
Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day
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3-4 Weeks Before Your Wedding
Finalize your jewelry, which may include something old, something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue
Prepare your must-have shot list for your wedding photographer and videographer
Finalize your "must play" and "don't play" music lists and review with musicians and/or DJ
Practice your first dance wearing your bridal shoes
Design and order your wedding gown
Confirm your honeymoon and travel arrangements. Give your loved ones your itinerary in case of emergency
Call guests who haven't RSVP'd
Pick up your wedding rings
Get your marriage license, typically no earlier than 30 days before the wedding
Research how to change your name
Mail your rehearsal dinner invitations
Purchase small candles, candies and mints for your guest powder room
Meet with your stylist to discuss and test the perfect makeup and hair for your bridal style
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1-2 Weeks Before Your Wedding
Have your final wedding gown fitting
Finalize your wedding-day schedule (including receiving-line order) and share with attendants, parents and all vendors
Confirm all of your beauty appointments
Confirm pick-up times, schedules and addresses with your wedding-day transportation
Pick up your wedding dress and make sure all of your accessories are together
Pick up the groom's outfit, make sure it fits and gather all accessories together
Finalize your vows for the ceremony
Get your hair colored and trimmed (don't wait until two days before the ceremony!)
Confirm final headcount
Give final attendance numbers to vendors and confirm final date/time for deliverable and pick-ups after wedding
Pack for your wedding night and honeymoon
Create a "wedding box" to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport
Prepare all of your wedding favors for transportation to reception venue and assign someone to move them
Finalize your seating arrangements (making sure you involve both sets of your parents) and submit to caterer
Prepare place cards
Confirm dates/times/locations for all photos and video sessions for the day of the wedding
Confirm dates/times/locations with all vendors
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After Your Wedding
Get your wedding dress cleaned and preserved
Preserve your bouquet
Write and mail your thank you notes
Complete your name change kit
Check into your store's bridal registry completion program
Meet with photographer and videographer to finalize albums and video
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The Day Before Your Wedding
Get a manicure, pedicure and massage
Gather together your wedding dress, accessories, and bridal emergency kit
Assign someone to mail your announcement cards
Rehearse ceremony with officiant and wedding party
Prepare a list of payment envelopes - including tips - earmarking who is responsible for distributing to vendors
Hand out assignment lists and checklists to ensure everyone knows their tasks, including person responsible for transporting gifts
Hand out ceremony box to appropriate person
Hand out reception box to appropriate person
Hand out favor box to appropriate person
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The Day of Your Wedding
Drink lots of fluids, you've got a busy day ahead
Take a lavender bath, it's very relaxing
Remember to wear a button down shirt for your hair and makeup appointments
Most importantly, enjoy every moment - your day will fly bye!
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JS Collections Strapless Chiffon Dress
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/js-collections-strapless-chiffon-dress/3292609?origin=category&resultback=1392
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Lidia gown
Clothing
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Satin bow tie
$52.00
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Vera Wang Formal Invitations
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/302916/classic-wedding-invitations/@center/303373/wedding-invitations-stationery#/302714
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Anemone Bouquet
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/269170/modern-wedding-bouquets/@center/272502/bouquets#/150959
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Manolo Blahnik - D'Orsay Satin and Feather Pumps
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Thomas MasonĀ® fabric windsor tuxedo shirt
$175.00
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Carnation Bouquet
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/269158/classic-wedding-bouquets/@center/272502/bouquets#/128543
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Claire Pettibone Sheath Wedding Dress with V-Neck Neckline and Natural Waist Waistline
http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/index.cfm?pid=52&item_id=14064&rowid=26&page=3
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