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At Lake Receptions, we can help you plan your perfect wedding day. Since wedding planning can be both stressful and time consuming, here's an easy 12-month guide to help manage your time and keep track of the details.
• Formally announce your engagement
• Select the date for the wedding
• Plan engagement party with friends and family
• Determine your budget
• Book your officiant
• Purchase a wedding planner
• Compile the guest list
• Select members of your wedding party
• Order the wedding gown, veil, shoes and accessories
• Discuss and decide size, formality and setting of the wedding
• Hire a catering manager
• Reserve space for the wedding and reception
• Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests
• Book the entertainment for both the ceremony and reception
• Book the photographer
• Book the videographer
• Hire the florist
• Shop and order wedding party dresses and tuxedos
• Order the wedding stationary
• Make honeymoon reservations
• Book transportation for out of town guests
• Reserve wedding day transportation
• Book honeymoon
• Finalize guest list
• Meet with officiant
• Arrange final gown fitting
• Write your vows
• Purchase wedding favors
• Purchase wedding party gifts
• Purchase wedding bands
• Have engagement pictures taken
• Reserve rental equipment
• Arrange rehearsal dinner
• Order the wedding cake
• Arrange a tasting of cake
• Finalize details with your catering manager
• Obtain the marriage license
• Gift for each other
• Purchase guest book
• Organize wedding programs
• Change your last name
• Send wedding announcement to newspapers
• Mail wedding invitations
• Inform post office of change in address
• Arrange trial-runs with hair-dresser and make up artist
• Send out thank you notes for wedding gifts already received
• Pick up the wedding dress
• Finalize seating assignments
• Provide place of ceremony and reception with finalized guest count
• Write speeches
• Address wedding announcements
• Make hair and make-up appointment
• Pack for the honeymoon
• Pack for the day after the wedding
• Ensure all accessories are in order (rings, pillows, garter, etc…)
• Create and pass out wedding day schedules
• Confirm details with vendors
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6-12 months
