sposisenzapose - a 12 month wedding plan

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the schedule

12 months before the wedding

mark the date of the wedding on your calendar
call the parish priest of the church you will marry in
select your reception location and check if it’s available
plan where you are going to live
check if there will be any wedding fairs to see in your city

9 months before the wedding

consider pre-marital counseling
check the wedding date with the officiant or the registrar
book the wedding reception
choose the furniture for your new home
buy your trousseau

6 months before the wedding

Prepare the wedding documents, remember that, in italy, some empire after three months.
Look for the perfect wedding dress on magazines, web sites and ateliers.
Keep your weight under control, and, if necessary, go on a diet.
Choose your best man and maid of honor and contact them
Start planning your honeymoon

5 months before the wedding

Pick up the wedding dress, shoes and accessories
Decide on the number of guest and make a list
Make a wedding list and list the shops
Choose a typographer and plan your invitations **
Choose and order your wedding favors and confetti

3 months before the wedding

Take your honeymoon reservation
Choose a photographer
Contact the florist for the bridal bouquet and wreaths for both Church and restaurant
Choose the music for the ceremony and, if you want, for the reception
If you live in a small city or town, prepare your wedding documents now
Arrange the wedding car rent

2 months before the wedding

The groom can choose and buy his wedding dress
If you want, choose the other maidens of honor and page boys
Finalize your guest list
Send invitations and announcements
Buy the wedding rings
Plan the reception menu and choose the wedding cake
Define accessories, makeup and hairstile when fitting your dress
Choose your shoes
Order the wedding favors delivery, they should be taken to the brides home

1 month before the wedding

Abtain your marrying lincense * either at the Church or registrar office
Research and select readings for ceremony, prepare the booklet for the ceremony *
Inform the caterer of the final guest count
confirm the arrangements for the reception location, including the wedding date date and seating arrangements
Print the menu, place and table cards

3 weeks before the wedding

Help both mothers coordinate and find their wedding day clothing
Check the location of the ceremony and reception with the florist, photographer and entertainers.

2 weeks before the wedding

Attend rehearsal dinner
Review final RSVP list and call any guests who have not yet sent a response
Prepare maps with directions on how to reach the reception site
The groom picks up the wedding rings, chooses and rodersi the bouquet
The bride buys the ring bearer pillow
Arrange with the photographer the must-have shot list

7 days before the wedding

Pack your baggage for your honeymoon
Plan your hen night

instruct your wedding bridesmaids and page boys
confirm arrangements with all vendors: caterer, florist, reception venue ,photographer, makeup and hair stylist, car rental…)
inform the restaurant of final guest count *
Get your last prewedding haircut and color
The bride picks up the dress. Make sure all wedding attire is fine and fits properly

5 days before the wedding

Prepare vows and choose lecturers for the ceremony
Arrange with the best men, maid of honor or friends and close family so that they can take care of the details during the ceremony and reception , like placing booklets in the Church, guide the guests, distribuite maps etc.)

2 days before the wedding

Final fitting of the dress
Visit a local beautian for your manicure, pedicure and epilation. If you like have a massage to relieve from tension and stress

24 hours before

if you marry with a religious ceremony , go to the Church and receive confession
check again all the details for the recepion, seating, table cards and decorations

12 hours before

Hand your mother or a friend whatever you might need to retouch your makep. Include an extra pair of stockings.
Relax

8 hours before

Have a massage
Relax with deep breath exercises
Have a cup of herbal tea before going to sleep

The wedding day

The groom sends the bouquet to the bride
The best men receives the wedding rings
The groom prepares the offer for the Church
The bride finalize manicure, makeup and hairstyle
The photographer arrives at the brides’ house while she prepares