6-8 Months Until the Big "I Do!"
• Send out your SAVE THE DATES
→ TIP: Send these to those that you want to come to your wedding, including your Bridal Party and any guests who you want to invite that have given you a verbal RSVP. This ensures that everyone is on the same page. To keep your guest list to a bearable number, only send your "Save the Dates" to those specific individuals you want to come to your wedding -- instead of the entire world!
• Select FLOWER GIRL`S DRESS, shoes, and accessories
→ TIP: Now would also be a great time to consider any dresses/suits, shoes, and accessories for any attendants that will be in your wedding, such as readers or hostesses who will seat your guests/pass out programs.
• Schedule all dress/tuxedo FITTINGS and their corresponding delivery dates
• Select and reserve your FLORIST!
• Select and reserve your CATERER
→ TIP: Before selecting a Caterer, PLEASE feel free to request to view a portfolio of his/her work, schedule a tasting, and ask locals in the area about to get the legitimate scoop on the (dis)satisfaction of his/her business!
• Select and reserve your MUSICIANS
→ TIP: This includes musicians for the ceremony, as well as musicians/a DJ for the reception. If you intend on using a CD/MP3 player to supply your ceremony music, please check with your venue first to see which music format they prefer and ask to see if they will provide someone on-site to play the music for you, or if you will need to designate one of your guests to do it! Make sure that the person you assign this task to is present at the wedding rehearsal to prevent any major hiccups on your big day! Your music is a very important piece of your wedding.
• Select and reserve your WEDDING NIGHT BRIDAL SUITE
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Sources: Personal experience, several event planners I know, and wedding associations (such as the Richmond Bridal Association).
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