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Remember, you can ask your husband-to-be to get involved in many of these decisions and tasks as well as seeking guidance from other members of your bridal party. This is a comprehensive list, so you can always take your pick and create your own list on the basis of this.  \n12-6 MONTHS AHEAD:  \n􀂃 It’s a given but: announce your engagement  \n􀂃 Arrange for both families to meet if they haven't already done so  \n􀂃 Have an engagement party  \n􀂃 Decide on the size of the wedding, and perhaps the style you want, colour theme  \n􀂃 Start making the Guest List to have an idea of numbers  \n􀂃 Set a budget  \n􀂃 Set the wedding day and time  \n􀂃 Choose your wedding officiant (the person who performs the ceremony) . Fees vary but usually affordable and depending on whether you have pre-wedding counselling, ceremony/vows customisation etc  \n􀂃 Open a wedding bank account  \n􀂃 Choose your best man, groomsmen, maid-of-honour and bridesmaids  \n􀂃 Decide on whether to have a religious or non-religious ceremony  \n􀂃 Choose and book your desired ceremony venue  \n􀂃 Visit reception venues and book/reserve your favourite  \n􀂃 Purchase wedding insurance (optional)  \n􀂃 Arrange a meeting with your minister/priest if it is going to be a church wedding or the local mayor’s office if a civil ceremony  \n􀂃 Choose transportation  \n􀂃 Choose photographer and book him/her (good idea to go through your ‘must-have’ shots too)  \n􀂃 Choose videographer if you are planning to have this  \n􀂃 Select a florist and discuss your ideas, decide on real or silk flowers and get quotes  \n􀂃 Start thinking about the wording of your invitations  \n􀂃 Begin making or order your stationery/invitations  \n􀂃 Find your perfect wedding dress  \n􀂃 Choose the bridesmaids dresses  \n􀂃 Book your music requirements (live, DJ etc) and other entertainment you are planning  \n􀂃 Send out 'save the date' cards  \n􀂃 Start thinking about the honeymoon location, dates, length etc  \n􀂃 Start making anything which you are doing yourself. Great with everything that is done!  \n􀂃 If you're having an outdoor wedding, reserve rental equipment such as tents, chairs, etc.  \n􀂃 Start researching hotels for out of town/country guests and see if you can get reduced group rates  \n􀂃 Start thinking about your ceremony decoration. TIP: if there are two weddings in the church that day,  \ncontact the other bride to share the flower costs. Same with the venue if this is an option (Friday + Saturday weddings) .  \n6-4 MONTHS AHEAD:  \n􀂃 Confirm arrangements with the minister / priest / mayor  \n􀂃 Give notice of marriage, if necessary  \n􀂃 Groom should organise suit hire / purchase  \n􀂃 Choose and purchase the wedding rings  \n􀂃 Order your wedding cake; good to taste a sample from different bakers  \n􀂃 Choose your gift list company or decide how you would like to do this. There are many options e. g. professional gift list company, wishing for money (towards wedding, honeymoon, deposit on a house etc) or contribute to a chosen charity  \n􀂃 Reserve any necessary rental equipment i. e. chairs, sound system, microphones etc.  \n􀂃 Organise the schedule for dress fittings for you and your bridesmaids and maid of honour  \n􀂃 Shop for and order/purchase/rent bridal accessories: veil, shoes, jewellery etc  \n􀂃 Book and confirm and confirm florist (make sure you sign a contract)  \n􀂃 Book and confirm the caterer (make sure you sign a contract)  \n􀂃 Book and confirm the DJ or band (make sure you sign a contract)  \n􀂃 Book and confirm photographer (make sure you sign a contract)  \n􀂃 Book and confirm videographer (make sure you sign a contract)  \n􀂃 Plan and book your honeymoon  \n􀂃 Start making your wedding favours if you're making your own  \n􀂃 If you are announcing your engagement in the local newspaper, book a photo session / choose an existing photograph  \n􀂃 Finalise ceremony decorations  \n􀂃 Choose your ring bearer  \n􀂃 Choose your toastmaster(s)  \n4-2 MONTHS AHEAD:  \n􀂃","cbCaiqslGBUgr57v","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqslGBUgr57v","pdf",171196,"English","# 12-6 Months Ahead\n## Engagement and planning fundamentals\n## Guest list, budget, and core bookings\n# 6-4 Months Ahead\n## Confirming arrangements and key purchases\n## Contracts for vendors and honeymoon planning\n# 4-2 Months Ahead\n## Invitations, vows, and ceremony materials\n## Beauty, menu, and guest book planning\n# 2-1 Month Ahead\n## RSVPs, seating plan, and final confirmations\n## Beauty appointments, attire fittings, and last details","[{\"question\":\"What should be handled 12-6 months before the wedding?\",\"answer\":\"Announce your engagement, arrange family meetings, plan the engagement party, set the wedding size and style, create the guest list and budget, choose date/time, and start vendor and ceremony venue selections. 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