
4213 North MacArthur Blvd. Warr Acres, Oklahoma 73122
1-800-942-0666 (405) 942-0666
YOUR WEDDING PLANNING CALENDAR
Also see our helpful list of wedding expenses
to help with your planning.
6-12 Months Before The Wedding
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Reserve the date with the florist.
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Set the date and time of the wedding and serve the ceremony location
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Select the location for the reception.
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For church wedding visit appropriate clergy members.
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Discuss expenses and establish the wedding budget.
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Choose attendants, honor attendants, and ushers.
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Order your wedding invitations and announcements.
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Begin both the bride's and groom's guest list.
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Determine the size and formality of the wedding.
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Shop for bridal gown and headpiece.
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Shop for attendant's attire and accessories and establish a color scheme.
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Select and reserve photographer and videographer.
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Select and reserve musicians for wedding and reception.
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Order your wedding rings.
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Register for china, silver and crystal patterns, and other home gifts.
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Discuss honeymoon idea.
2-4 Months Before The Wedding
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Meet with your florist to order your wedding flowers. Bring a sketch or
photo of your dress and color swatches of your bridesmaids' dresses.
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Address all wedding invitations and announcements.
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Shop for trousseau attire.
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Confirm date and time of wedding rehearsal.
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Plan rehearsal dinner.
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Arrange lodging for out-of-town guests and attendants.
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Select gifts for attendants and ushers.
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Make appointment for blood test.
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Finalize details with reception coordinator.
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Select music and meet with musicians.
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Have your wedding portrait taken.
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Order the wedding cake.
4-6 Weeks Before The Wedding
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Contact your florist for an appointment to review your order.
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Send "thank you" flowers to the hosts of your pre-wedding parties.
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Mail your wedding invitations.
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Have the final fitting of your gown.
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Call your reception coordinator to finalize last minute details.
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Meet with photographer and videographer to discuss details.
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Arrange special transportation for wedding party.
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Plan the attendants' luncheon or party.
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Select the groom's gift.
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Prepare seating chart for reception guests.
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Write thank-you notes for shower gifts and wedding gifts as they arrive.
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Place announcement in local newspapers.
2 Weeks Before The Wedding
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Make final check with your florist. Double check delivery times and locations.
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Order "thank you" flowers to send to parents after the wedding.
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Make final check with officiant, musicians, organist, photographer, videographer,
and reception coordinator.
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Obtain the marriage license.
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Begin name changes on bank accounts and official documents.
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Keep a list of wedding gifts and their senders as they arrive.
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Finalize seating chart for reception guests.
1 Week Before The Wedding
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Give the final guest count for the reception to reception coordinator.
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Arrange pickup of guests and attendants arriving at airports.
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Enjoy the benefits of good planning and a beautiful wedding day!
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