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18 - 12 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
__ Announce engagement in the Bridgewater Bulletin and Lunenburg Progress Enterprise
__ Set a wedding date
__ Determine a budget for your wedding
__ Estimate the size and theme for your wedding and reception
__ Select a location for the ceremony

12 - 9 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
__ Review marriage laws and meet with the officiant who will be presiding over your ceremony
__ Select attendants (bridesmaids, groomsmen, maid of honour, best man, ushers, ring bearer, flower girls, etc.)
__ Meet with family to determine your guest list
__ Select a location for the reception
__ Determine colour scheme, begin shopping for your wedding dress
__ Select a photographer and videographer

9 - 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
__ Determine the music and entertainment for wedding and reception
__ Select a reception caterer
__ Make rehearsal dinner reservations for the wedding party
__ Plan your floral budget, select flower variety and bouquet style and select a florist
__ Select maid of honour’s and bridesmaids’ attire
__ Reserve transportation for bride, groom and wedding party
__ Determine your honeymoon destination and make travel plans
__ Reserve accommodations for your out-of-town guests
__ Develop a beverage and libation list for your reception

6 - 4 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
__ Select groomsmen’s attire
__ Order all wedding attire
__ Buy rings and order cake
__ Order printed items such as stationery, wedding invitations, matches, napkins and thank-you notes
__ Register for gifts
__ Purchase accessories (veil, shoes, jewellery, etc.)
__ Schedule vacation time from work

4 - 2 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
__ Purchase ceremonial accessories (toasting glasses, ring pillow, guest book, favours, etc.)
__ Mail wedding invitations
__ Purchase gifts for attendants
__ Secure marriage licence
__ Confirm ceremony of vows from officiant, or write your own
__ Choose readings for the marriage ceremony
__ Revise legal documents (wills, leases, insurance, etc.)
__ Order reception beverages and libations and finalize bar arrangements

1 MONTH IN ADVANCE
__ Final fittings of gowns and/or dresses
__ Schedule appointment with your hairdresser
__ Reconfirm availability and delivery of all goods and services
__ Complete bride’s name-change documents and legal documents
__ Obtain marriage licence
__ Write toasts for rehearsal and reception dinner

1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
__ Compile a comprehensive last-minute checklist, being sure to include the easily overlooked items
__ Pack for your wedding and honeymoon
__ Notify reception venue of final head count

THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR WEDDING
__ Try to get a good night’s sleep!

POST-WEDDING
__ Send out thank-you notes