wedding planner
2 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING You’re almost there.
AFTER THE WEDDING Now that the wedding is over, what’s next? Chances are you’re feeling the thrill of your honeymoon and celebrating with friends and family. However, you still have wedding tasks to attend to. Fortunately, they’re more manageable than the ones before: • Return rental clothes • Mail thank-you cards • Take your wedding dress to the cleaners • Pick up wedding photos and video • Pack up any extra wedding decorations The next step is to finally get your groove back. Some couples like to take a couple of weeks for themselves and then jump into planning their first home together. Planning a wedding in just twelve months can be overwhelming. But with this timeline, you will have the information you need at your disposal to make the most of those precious few months before tying the knot. We hope that our list has helped, and we wish you all the best as you plan for one of life’s most significant events!
• Giving a Final Headcount to the Caterer — Make sure the caterer knows how many people will be at your reception, and make any alterations if you know that numbers have changed.
1 WEEK BEFORE THE WEDDING It’s crunch time!
• Attending Pre-Wedding Festivities — You’ll have several events happening this week, including the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Make sure you’re on top of all the RSVPs and are prepared for any changes just in case. • Packing Your Wedding Clothes — If you will be getting dressed away from home, take care not to damage or wrinkle these garments during packing. • Visiting the Beauty Salon —Gather your loved ones and bridal party members and head over for hair, nails, makeup, or whatever else needs attending. • Preparing Payment Envelopes — You’ll want to have payment envelopes on hand for any vendors that need to be paid on the day of the wedding. • The Day Before — Make a list of who brings what items and double-check your packing checklist. You won’t want to forget anything!
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