The Huron Expositor, 1995-02-22, Page 51Counting down to your wedding day
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One week before
• Contact guests who have not responded.
V Give the final count to the caterer and
review details.
• Go over final details with all professional
services you have engaged. Inform them of
any changes.
• Give photographer the list of pictures you
want.
• Give all musicians the lists of music for
the ceremony and reception.
• Plan the seating arrangements.
• Arrange for someone to assist with last-
minute seating errands and to help you
dress.
• Practice having your hair done to make
sure it comes out properly, and determine
the time it will take.
• Practice using your make-up in the same
type of lighting you will have on the wedding
date.
♦ Keep up with the writing of your thank -
you notes.
V Pack your suitcase for the honeymoon.
♦ Make sure you have the marriage license.
V Make sure you have the wedding rings,
and they fit.
• Make sure all wedding attire is picked up
and fits.
V Have a rehearsal with all participants,
reviewing their duties.
V Attend a rehearsal dinner party. Stay calm
and enjoy yourself.
Congratulations! You're ready for a
wonderful wedding day!
GROOM'S CHECKLIST
The bride is not the only one with planning
to do! Here's what the groom should do
before the big day:
Six tQ twelve months before the wedding
V Purchase the bride's engagement ring.
V Discuss with fiancee the date and type of
wedding.
• Start on your guest list.
V Choose best man and ushers.
V Start planning and making necessary
arrangements for the honeymoon.
V Discuss and plan with fiancee your new
home together. If fiancee is moving in with
you, start cleaning out closets, cupboards,
and drawers to make room for your bride
and wedding gifts.
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Four montha before
• Shop with fiancee for wedding rings.
Complete your guest list, including full
names, addresses and postal codes with
phone numbers.
Check requirements for blood teat and
marriage license in your area, or the area in
which you are being married.
• Select and order men's wedding attire with
your fiancee.
Finalize all honeymoon plans and send in
deposits if required (don't delay — some
resorts fill up fast in popular months).
Two months before
• Meet with officiant to finalize ceremony
details.
• Assist parents with plans for the rehearsal
dinner party.
♦ Discuss the amount and the financial
arrangement for the flowers which are the
groom's responsibility.
♦ Arrange accommodations for out-of-town
attendants.
One month before
♦ See that all attendants have been fitted
and wedding attire has been ordered.
♦ Purchase gifts for best man and ushers.
• Purchase wedding gifts for fiancee, if gifts
are being exchanged.
V Pick up wedding rings. Make sure they fit.
♦ Take care of business and legal affairs
(add bride's name to insurance policies and
medical plans, make a new will, add her
name to joint checking account or joint
charge cards).
If you have both agreed to a pre -nuptial
agreement, have it drawn up and signed.
Two weeks before
• Zbgether with fiancee; gather necessary
documents and get your marriage license.
V Arrange wedding day transportation.
V Reconfirm accommodations for out-of-town
guests.
V If moving, give change of address card to
post office; arrange to have utilities and
phone service turned on in new home.
If not moving, finish cleaning and
reorganizing your home; help your fiancee
move her things.
V Have your hair cut.
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