Planning a Wedding - between 4 to 6 months prior to the special day

v      order the wedding invitations, stationery, and thank you notes

v      by this time the photographer, florist, musician, and caterer should have been appointed and instructed.

        Don’t assume they have understood your instructions the first time. Go over details with each of them to  make sure that everything is what you are expecting

v      it is time for the bridegroom to decide what he is going to wear and order it

v      reservations for the honeymoon should have been made

v     confirm the delivery date and time of the bridal gown

v       plan your rehearsal dinner

v       if you are having out-of-town guests prepare a list of possible accommodation venues.

v       make an appointment with the photographer to take the bridal portrait

v      order the wedding cake

v      as a couple you should decide on a wedding band set

v       mail the wedding invitations and enclose details of accommodation for out-of-town guests

v      check the apparel for the wedding party

v       the couple to attend showers

v     it is time to apply for a marriage license and attend to other legal matters, especially for the bride - name and addresschanges on bank accounts and other official documents

v     consult your stylist and plan a wedding hairstyle and make-up

v     check with the caterer and the venue for the reception for any last minute changes