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• Determine wedding basics: formal vs. informal, indoor vs. outdoor, day vs. night, in-town vs. destination  Update registry  Pay deposits for honeymoon Beauty Boost: see dentist for pre-wedding cleaning DATE:  Rehearsal dinner invites Pro Lora Ward says, “It is not standard to send invitations to the rehearsal dinner, but if there is some question as to who should attend, it’s a good idea. This is often a dinner planned by the groom’s parents, so they may wish to have invitations showing they are hosting and to make it special.”  Send day-after invites, if necessary  Assign ceremony/reception responsibilities  Confirm details with vendors  Write or select vows  Arrange marriage license  Final dress fitting, with all accessories  Arrange ushers and/or attendant to distribute programs at ceremony (if you have them) Beauty Boost: hair/make up trial run; de-stress with a shower yourself spa day DATE:  Dinner seating chart/place cards Pro Michelle Klaff says, “Rushing the seating schematics often leads to confusion during dinner seating. Spending time on this shows your guests that you are organized and that you care about them. For example, seating elderly near a DJ speaker Illustration ©istockphoto.com/natalia Kuzmina. three months prior to wedding. DATE:  Arrange for dress pick up/ delivery  Break in shoes  Final head count to caterer  Distribute contact list/directions  Prepare tip/payment envelopes for vendors; arrange for someone you trust to distribute these the day of the event  Recruit someone to mail marriage announcements, if you’re sending  Get out the luggage and pack! Beauty Boost: get waxed; begin teeth whitening (consult with dentist, and don’t overdo it) DATE:  Ask trusted friend/family member to bring marriage license  Deliver welcome baskets  Give rings to best man  Distribute attendant gifts  Rehearse Beauty Boost: get a manicure and pedicure DATE:  Eat!  Have luggage delivered to hotel  Remember to switch engagement ring to right hand  Relax and enjoy the day! Beauty Boost: get pampered by hair and makeup team  Send thank yous  Return gifts, if necessary  Make sure vendor bills are paid  Order wedding photos  Develop disposable cameras  Have gown dry-cleaned and preserved OR  Have a "trash the dress" photoshoot Week 1 month 1 for m plan ore ning and ti tool s log ps sierr asty on to: le.co m Day Before Weeks 2 the Big Day! can be overlooked if making decisions under duress.”  Contact guests who haven’t responded  Confirm honeymoon arrangements; share itinerary with family  Arrange house and/or pet sitter  Gift/welcome baskets for out-of-towners Beauty Boost: final facial before big day; hair cut and color – don’t do anything drastic. If you plan on making a drastic change, do so at least post honeymoon sierrastyle.com Summer/Fall 2008 Sierrastyle Weddings 153
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