Wedding Timetable
for the Crafter
Craft as much or as little of you Wedding as you like but allow yourself plenty of time. This timetable is not meant as a to do list but rather a guide to inspire your own ideas.
There are many links here to wonderful sites I have found.
16 - 9 Months Ahead
* Determine formality of wedding and choose a date
* Visit the clergy and review synagogue/church requirements
* Determine size of the guest list
* Discuss your budget and
division of expenses with fiancee and all parents
* Find a reception location and make reservations
* Purchase or select wedding gown pattern and
fabric
Old McCalls Patterns
Old Simplicity Patterns
How to Choose the Right Fabric for your Gown
And don't forget a headpiece - Whether it's a hat, flowers in your hair, bows or a Bridal Veil.
for a Floral Headpiece
Bridal Headpiece
Bridal Headband
Floral Trimmed Wedding Veil
Good basic Veil Making Directions
* Plan Other Wedding Gown Accessories such as
the Garter
Purse
Wedding Hanky
Something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence for your shoe.
Crocheted Lace Gloves
and under things
* Begin interviewing Caterers, Bakers, Photographers, Florists, Videographers, and Musicians.
9 - 6 Months Ahead
* Choose your attendants, flower girls, and ring bearers
* Choose a theme and color scheme
* Choose attendant's dress patterns and fabric
* Plan your menu / reserve a caterer
* Book your photographer and or videographer.
* Schedule engagement photo
* Plan ceremony and reception Music
* Plan/write your vows
* Compile names and addresses for guest list
* Start shopping for your wedding and honeymoon clothes
6 - 4 Months Ahead
* Plan/Order the Flowers
and candles.
* Plan Music
* Plan/Order invitations, announcements, and party favors.
* Shop for bridal party tuxedos
* Finalize arrangements for the church, ceremony, and
Unity Candle.
* Plan honeymoon; visit travel agencies, make reservations
* Plan wedding decorations
* Plan/Order wedding transportation - limousines, horse drawn
carriages, hot air balloons, boat, trolley, vintage cars, or an ice cream truck!
3 Months Ahead
*Address invitations using Calligraphy - either by hand or computer
* Plan/make gifts for attendants, parents, helpers
* Buy wedding rings
* Plan/Order the
Wedding Cake
,
Cake Stand, and Topper, and consoder these elegant
cake boxes
as a centerpiece.
* Buy/Embellish cake knife, toasting glasses, guest book and pen.
*Plan Rehearsal Dinner
2 Months Ahead
* Make plans & reservations for wedding rehearsal & dinner
* Reserve accomodations for out of town guests
* Make Wedding Programs
* For a lovely keepsake or gift consider hand painting an invitation.
* Plan Bridesmaids Luncheon
1 Month Ahead
* Have final fittings for dresses
* Ask a friend or relative to take charge of guest book at reception
* Make/Purchase gift for fiance
* Make Pew Bows
2 Weeks Ahead
* Complete your trousseau
* Prepare wedding announcement to send to newspapers
1 Week Ahead
* Have rehearsal and dinner
Wedding Day
* Have hair & make-up done
* Take marriage license and rings to ceremony site
* Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is to begin
* Mail wedding announcements
Links
*
Bridal Guide
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