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As soon as you’re engaged: • Organize, organize, organize! • Set budget • Discuss time frame and dates By JAnnA MARLIES SAnTORO 9-12 months DATE:  Announce engagement and/ or send out save the date cards Pro Michelle Klaff from Elegant Events by Michelle says, “Save the date/en- 6 months DATE:  Schedule rehearsal and rehearsal dinner  Book wedding night hotel  Arrange day-of transportation gagement announcements are helpful if you’re planning for a popular month or for a holiday weekend and for out-of-town guests.”  Set the date  Choose colors  Research the marriage license  Book venues  Research vendors or hire a planner  Arrange officiant  Invite attendants  Draft guest list  Register  Shop for gown Beauty Boost: begin fitness regime DATE:  Invitations/stationery Pro Catriona Arcularius from Arcularius Events says, “Create a guest list as soon as possible. Then, overestimate your order by about 10 percent. It’s a great idea to order extra envelopes in any case. If you’re on a short timeline, try ordering the envelopes first while the invitations are being printed so that you can get them addressed early.”  Book accommodations for out-of-town guests  Order cake  Sign vendor contracts/make deposits  Order gown and choose additional accessories  Choose bridesmaids' attire  Schedule time off from work  Book honeymoon arrangements  Mail thank you notes as you receive gifts  Set up engagement photo session  Begin dance lessons Beauty Boost: start experimenting with hair and make-up – figure out now the look you want!  Finalize guest list  Order and/or start making favors  Shop for ceremony/reception accessories (cake knife, ring pillows, etc.)  Secure passports, visas, shots, if necessary Beauty Boost: begin monthly facials and manicures/pedicures DATE:  Consult attorney for changes to insurance, wills, accounts and, if you choose, a prenuptial agreement  Gather other necessary paper work such as name change, change of address and blood tests, if required  Shop for and order wedding bands  Reserve rental items  Choose groom and groomsmen attire  Shop for attendants’ gifts Beauty boost: book wedding day appointments DATE:  Arrange wedding-weekend activities Pro Lora Ward from A Day to Remember Wedding Consultants says, “‘After Glow’ brunches are often arranged, especially if there are many out-of-town guests attending. The invitation can include everyone invited to the wedding, but most often is kept to the out-of-towners and family. Depending on the formality of this gathering, invitations may or may not be necessary.”  Mail invitations  Tasting with caterer, finalize menu  Music for ceremony and reception  List of must-take photos for photographer  Confirm bridesmaids' attire taken care of the timeline 4 months 6-9 months months 2 152 Sierrastyle Weddings Summer/Fall 2008 sierrastyle.com
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