The Inter-Mountain: Bridal guide

Wedding Ceremony
Checklist
____ Check availability of facility
____ Research seasonal styles
____ Check work schedules for free dates
____ Send engagement announcement to the newspaper
____ Set wedding budget
____ Decide who pays for what
____ Confirm date with officiant
____ Hire wedding consultant (if desired)
____ Determine wedding style
____ Officially set date
____ Choose or write ceremony
____ Consult with officiant about ceremony
____ Select and invite maid/matron of honor and bridesmaid
____ Select and invite the best man
____ Select and invite flower girl and ring bearer
____ Study magazines and research color schemes
____ Determine dress style for bridal party/consult with members
____ Choose bridal gown styles and accessories
____ Arrange for seamstress, alterations, etc. Order gown headpiece
____ Interview florists
____ Contract with florist
____ Determine guests list for ceremony
____ Interview printers
____ Contract printer for invitations, announcements and stationary
____ Interview photographers
____ Contract photographer
____ Supply photographer with a list of photos you want taken
____ Pay advance deposit on services
____ Buy or rent attire for groom and ushers
____ Choose attire for mothers of the bride and groom
____ Find out how to get a marriage license
____ Arrange name change on official documents
____ Make appointments for blood tests and physicals
____ Shop for wedding rings
____ Send out invitations and announcements
____ Schedule wedding rehearsal
____ Make beauty and grooming appointments
____ Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests
____ Arrange transportation for wedding day
____ Schedule final fittings
____ Get blood tests and physicals
____ Get marriage license
____ Check wedding accessories (goblets, ring pillow, garter, etc.)
____ Finalize guests list; call those who have not responded
____ Practice hairstyles and makeup
____ Pick up wedding rings
____ Pick up dresses and accessories
____ Pick up tuxedos and suits
____ Hold wedding ceremony rehearsal
____ Finalize ceremony seating with ushers
____ Finalize ceremony set-up (flowers, runners, ribbons, music, etc.)
____ Prepare and send wedding announcement to newspaper