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B L U E H E R O N E V E N T S . C O M  \nL e x i N y a r i  \n[l e x i @ b l u e h e r o n e v e n t s . c o m](l e x i @ b l u e h e r o n e v e n t s . c o m)  \n5 7 4-2 3 3-3 0 9 1  \n5 4 4 0 N I M T Z P A R KW AY S O UT H B E N D , I N 4 6 6 2 8  \nPLANNING CHECKLIST  \n12 + MONTHS  \n Announce your engagement & spread the word!  \n Get organized! If you haven’t already, start a notebook/file folder to house all your wedding-planning paperwork in.  \n Draw up your wedding budget with help from your families.  \n Protect your jewels! Have your engagement ring appraised & insured.  \n Choose a wedding date & time! Finalize after okaying it with important guests.  \n Research & secure your Ceremony & Reception Venue( s) ! The Blue Heron of course.  \n Book any priority Vendors ( if you know there is a specific photographer, floristor dj that is a must have) .  \n9-11 MONTHS  \n Start looking for an officiant who suits your style and spirit.  \n If you are having an engagement party, set a date, draft a guest list, and purchase or start making invitations.  \n Begin working on a preliminary guest list and decide on your wedding’s approximate size.  \n Choose your bridesmaids/groomsmen and ask them to be in the wedding party.  Envision your overall wedding style & colors.  \n Brides: Head out to start trying on wedding dresses.  \n Finalize the guest list.  \n Start looking into reception bands or DJ’s.  \n Set up appointments with local florists to discuss options.  \n Decide on and meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony structure and any religious requirements.  \n Interview and get price lists from wedding photographers and videographers.  \n6-8 MONTHS  \n Schedule your initial planning with The Blue Heron, and get together your 50% deposit!  \n Brides: Start thinking about how you would like to wear your hair.  \n Reserve your photographer and/or videographer, decide on a package, sign contract and send deposit.  \n Have engagement photos taken ( if you want) .  \n Brides: Start shopping for bridesmaid dresses.  \n Choose your florist and send deposit to reserve their services.  \n Register for your wedding gifts.  \n Set aside blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.  \n Decide on your bridesmaid dresses.  \n Purchase/Make and send out save-the-dates  Brides: Order your gown.  \n Book ceremony musicians.  \n Start planning your rehearsal dinner.  \n Provide the rehearsal dinner host with contact information for your attendants.  Start working on your invitation wording and design and then order/make them.  Confirm that your bridesmaids have ordered dresses.  \n Start planning your honeymoon!  \n4-5 MONTHS  \n Decide on a floral scheme, choose flowers, and negotiate prices with florists.  \n Grooms: Decide what style of formal wear you will be wearing and start looking to buy or rent your tux, suit or other attire.  \n Book rehearsal dinner site.  \n Grooms: Start planning groomsmen attire and give groomsmen the information they need to buy/reserve their attire.  \n Book your honeymoon flights, hotel, etc.  \n Address those invitations! Or drop them with the calligrapher (you will need to send them at the 3-month mark)  \n Book your wedding night accommodations  \n2-3 MONTHS  \n Brides: Choose your bridesmaid’s accessories and either purchase or pass along the information.  \n Shop for and purchase wedding bands  \n Brides: Experiment with your beauty routine.  \nMake or buy favors if you intend to.  \n Get anything you need for an international honeymoon ( passport, birth certificate, visas, vaccinations)  \n Brides: Buy any special lingerie your gown requires in time for your first fitting.  Send out your invitations no later than 2 months out.  \n Arrange wedding day transportation for you, your wedding party, and guests.  Confirm the delivery date of your dress and schedule the fittings.  \n Have your bridal shower.  \n Work on your Ceremony and begin writing vows ( if you are creating your own) .  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