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Start collecting bridal magazines, pinning [on Pinterest and perusing ArkansasBride.com](on Pinterest and perusing ArkansasBride.com).  \n􀀟 Create a wedding binder or buy a wedding organizer.  \n􀀟 Print off these helpful tools:  \n􀀟 Wedding Planning Checklist  \n􀀟 Wedding Budget Spreadsheet  \n􀀟 Gown Buying Guide  \n􀀟 Wedding Day Timeline & Checklist  \n􀀟 Bridal Registry Checklist  \n􀀟 Insure your engagement ring.  \n􀀟 Set a date!  \n􀀟 Build a wedding website.  \n6 months—Better get goIng!  \n􀀟 Finalize your budget.  \n􀀟 Draft a guest list. You can’t book a venue if you don’t have an estimate in mind.  \n􀀟 Choose your wedding party.  \n􀀟 Order your bridesmaids and groomsmen attire ASAP.  \n􀀟 Determine your wedding style: choose your colors and/ or theme.  \n􀀟 Book your wedding venue.  \n􀀟 Order your wedding dress.  \n􀀟 Hire these key professionals ASAP:  \n􀀟 Photographer  \n􀀟 Schedule engagement photos right away.  \n􀀟 Wedding planner or event designer  \n􀀟 Caterer  \n􀀟 Officiant  \n􀀟 Wedding cakes  \n􀀟 Florist  \n􀀟 Videographer  \n􀀟 Ceremony musicians.  \n􀀟 Begin a fitness regimen.  \n􀀟 Schedule regular beauty treatments: facials, massages, Botox, etc.  \n􀀟 Research hotels for out-of-town guests, and reserve a block of rooms for guests  \n􀀟 Research honeymoon destinations.  \n4-5 months  \n􀀟 Register for wedding gifts.  \n􀀟 Reserve the band or DJ.  \n􀀟 Order your wedding invitations.  \n􀀟 Book honeymoon plans.  \n􀀟 Make sure plans for the rehearsal dinner are underway.  \n􀀟 Draft a rehearsal dinner guest list.  \n􀀟 Shop for wedding bands.  \n􀀟 Send save-the-dates.  \n􀀟 Shop for wedding party thank you gifts.  \n􀀟 Pick out wedding shoes, veil, headpiece, garter and anyother accessories.  \n􀀟 Research transportation for the wedding day.  \n3 months  \n􀀟 Order custom thank you notes. These will come in handy after your upcoming bridal showers.  \n􀀟 Book bridal beauty treatments.  \n􀀟 Finalize menu with caterer.  \n􀀟 Order beer, wine and/or liquor now to ensure you get the best price. Discuss your needs with a liquor store manager for bulk discounts and deals on certain brands.  \n􀀟 Buy wedding favors.  \n􀀟 Add items to your registry, if incomplete.  \n􀀟 Begin gown fittings and alterations.  \nTake your shoes and accessories with you.  \n􀀟 Book transportation services.  \n2 months  \n\n| 􀀟 Mail the wedding invitations.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Check in with all wedding vendors to confirm dates, plans and ask questions.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Create a photo checklist or review the list provided by your photographer. Discuss your wishes with the photographer.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Take your bridal portraits.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Do a hair and makeup run-throughs.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Order programs, menus, place cards, table numbers, etc.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Marriage license can now be obtained. Remember, it’s only valid for 60 days.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Be sure your wedding website is up-to-date.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Continue gown fittings. 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