| Tory L. Cooper's Wedding Check List |
Six to Twelve Months Completed ________ Reserve Ceremony and Reception Locations ________ Select a wedding date and time ________ Review Budget ________ Get Wedding Rings ________ Confirm Bride’s Wedding Theme or Style ________ Create Room Blocks at a Variety of Hotels Based Upon Rates ________ Make Your Personal Reservations ________ Determine Who Will Officiate at the Ceremony ________ Decide on the Color Scheme ________ Determine the Size of the Guest List ________ Bride to Begin Compiling Names and Addresses of the Guests ________ Attendant’s of Both the Bride and Groom Selected ________ Select a Caterer ________ Select a Florist (Lighting/Decorations) ________ Select a Professional Photographer ________ Select a Professional Videographer ________ Select Music for the Ceremony and Reception ________ Purchase Wedding Dress Shoes (Accessories) ________ Select Bridesmaid Dresses ________ Announce the Engagement in the Newspaper ________ Plan an Engagement Party ________ Create a Save the Date Announcement/Web Site for Guests Four Months ________ Make Final Arrangements for the Ceremony (Deposits Should be Paid, Contracts Signed) ________ Set Up a Tasting and Meeting of Vendors (If Possible) ________ Make Sure All Bridal Attire Has Been Ordered ________ Both Mother’s Should Have Selected Their Coordinated Dresses ________ Register with a Bridal Registry ________ Order Invitations, Personal Stationary, Thank You Cards, and Extra Card Stock (Wedding Wishes) Completed ________ Determine If There Will Be A Bridal Luncheon, Brunch, Golf Outing, Etc. ________ Guest List Compiled with Mr. Mrs. Or Ms., First and Last Names with Confirmed Correct Addresses ________ Select the Men’s Attire and Reserve The Right Sizes Two Months ________ Finalize all details with Tory: Catering (menu), Photographer, Videographer, Florist, Hotel, Musicians, Etc. ________ Address Invitations and Announcements- They should be Mailed 6-8 weeks before the wedding. ________ Weigh 1 Invitation For Correct Postage. Purchase Love Stamps ________ Taste and Order Wedding Cake If Not Supplied By the Caterer ________ Finalize Ceremony Details with the Officiant ________ Make Rehearsal Arrangements ________ Plan Rehearsal Dinner ________ Make Appointments with Salon for Hair (Trial Run if Appropriate) ________ Hire Make-Up Artist ________ Finalize Honeymoon Plans One Month ________ Final Menu Selection of Food and Beverage Confirmed ________ Floor Plan From the Caterer For Table Assignments ________ Final Fitting For Bridal Attendant’s Gowns ________ Have Formal Portrait Done ________ Transportation Arrangements for the Rehearsal/Wedding Day ________ Purchase a Going Away Outfit (Attire for Honeymoon) ________ Keep Careful Records of Gifts Received and Send Thank You Cards Out Immediately ________ Make Sure All Wedding Accessories: Toasting Glasses, Cake Knife and Server, Ring Pillow, Garter, Candles, Guest Book, Cameras, Party Favors, Etc. Have Been Purchased ________ Select Responsible People to Handle the Guest Book, Gifts, and Act as a Host or Hostess Completed ________ Room Blocks Released. Special Rate Discontinued. Two Weeks ________ Attend to Any Legal and Business Matters. Get Necessary Forms to Change Names on Social Security Card, Drivers License, Insurance and Medical Plans, Bank Accounts, and Passports. ________ Prepare Wedding Announcements to Be Sent to the Newspapers and Acquaintances ________ Arrange to Have Possessions and Fits Moved to New Home ________ Submit a Change of Address Card at the Post Office ________ Contact Guests That Have Not Responded ________ Review Final Details (Changes, Additions) With Tory ________ Provide a List of Photographs That You Would Like Taken ________ Provide a List of Shots You Would Like Included in the Video ________ Provide A List of Music to Be Played For the Ceremony and Reception. Tory Will Create the Schedule of Events for All Vendors Including Introduction, First Dance, Toasts, Cutting of the Cake, Tosses, Conclusion ________ Final Payment Due To Hotel and Tory One Week ________ Do Something Special For Your Parent’s, Card, Lunch, Gift to Thank Them ________ Plan Table/Seating Arrangements (Alphabetical List to Tory) ________ Place Cards Ordered ________ Arrange For Someone to Assist With the Last Minute Errands ________ Pack Suitcase for the Wedding and Honeymoon ________ Make Sure Wedding Rings Have Been Cleaned and Fit ________ Make Sure All Wedding Attire Is Picked Up and Fits Everyone ________ Obtain Marriage License Three Days Before the Wedding Completed ________ All Items to Tory Prior to the Rehearsal, Review Any Last Minute Details ________ Final Guarantee (Guest Count) Due To Tory ________ Dress/Tux To Be Steamed If Brought In From Out of Town ________ Manicure, Pedicure, Facial Eye Brows, Etc. ________ Any Final Payments Due to Vendors Placed in Sealed Envelope and Given to Tory to Distribute to Vendors Day Before the Wedding ________ Wedding Rehearsal (Bridal Party, Ushers, Parent’s, Readers) ________ Rehearsal Dinner Party Day of the Wedding ________ Don’t Forget to Eat Something ________ Hair and Make-Up Appointment At Least Four Hours Prior to the Wedding ________ Pictures of Bride and Groom At Least Two Hours Before the Wedding. Bridal Party Photos One Hour Before Wedding Family Photos 45 Minutes Prior to the Wedding ________ 15-30 Minutes Prior to the Wedding Doors Open, Music Begins ________ First Couple of Rows Reserved For Immediate Family ________ Wedding License Given to Minister/JOP/Rabbi ________ Introduction of Bride and Groom (Bridal Party is an Option) ________ First Dance ________ Blessing and or Welcome ________ Toast(s) ________ Special Dances, Father Daughter and Mother Son ________ Cutting of the Cake Bridal ________ Bouquet Toss, Garter Toss ________ All Items Delivered to Car or Guest Room Day After
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