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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 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.  \n15 months+  \n􀀟 Fill out a budget.  \n􀀟 Compile a guest list draft. You can’t book a venue if you don’t have an estimate number of guests in mind.  \n􀀟 Tour potential wedding venues.  \n􀀟 Interview prospective photographers.  \n􀀟 Meet with wedding planners and event designers.  \n􀀟 Start choosing your wedding party.  \n􀀟 Have you insured your ring, yet?  \n12 months  \n􀀟 Finalize your budget.  \n􀀟 Work on the guest list.  \n􀀟 Hire a wedding planner or designer.  \n􀀟 Decide on a venue.  \n􀀟 Book your photographer.  \n􀀟 Start looking for a wedding gown.  \n􀀟 Formally ask your wedding party to take part.  \n􀀟 Schedule engagement photography.  \n􀀟 Begin a fitness regimen.  \n􀀟 Schedule regular beauty treatments: facials, massages, Botox, etc.  \n11 months   \n􀀟 Secure your venues with deposits, if you haven’t already.  \n􀀟 Take engagement photos.  \n􀀟 Determine your wedding style: choose your colors and/or theme.  \n􀀟 Stay organized with our wedding worksheets.  \n􀀟 Find out about trunk shows and sample sales at local bridal boutiques.  \n10 months  \n\n| 􀀟 Build a wedding website.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Attend a bridal fair or event.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Continue wedding dress shopping.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Research hotels for out-of-town guests.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Hire an officiant.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Get caterer quotes and begin tastings.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Research bakeries; schedule 1-3 cake tastings.\u003Cbr>6-9 months |\n| --- |\n| 􀀟 Order your wedding dress.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Book a caterer.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Order wedding cakes.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Hire a florist.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Book the videographer.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Reserve the DJ or band for your reception.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Secure ceremony musicians.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Research honeymoon destinations.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Shop for wedding bands. Order custom bands now.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Send save-the-dates.\u003Cbr>􀀟 Reserve a block of rooms for guests.\u003Cbr>4-5 months |\n\n􀀟 Register for wedding gifts.  \n􀀟 Order your wedding invitations.  \n􀀟 Book honeymoon plans.  \n􀀟 Make sure plans are underway for the rehearsal dinner.  \n􀀟 Draft a rehearsal dinner guest list.  \n􀀟 Buy wedding bands.  \n􀀟 Shop for wedding party thank you gifts.  \n􀀟 Pick out wedding shoes, veil, headpiece, garter and anyother accessories you might need.  \n􀀟 Research transportation for the wedding day.  \n3 months  \n􀀟 Order custom thank you notes.  \n􀀟 Book bridal beauty treatments. Schedule these a safe distance from the big day incase of unexpected reactions.  \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 wedding registry, if incomplete.  \n􀀟 Begin gown fittings and alterations. Your gown should arrive this month. Bring your shoes and accessories.  \n􀀟 Book transportation services.  \n2 months  \n􀀟 Mail the wedding invitations.  \n􀀟 Check in with all wedding vendors to confirm dates, plans and ask questions.  \n􀀟 Create a photo checklist or review the list provided by your photographer. Discuss your wishes with the photographer.  \n􀀟 Do a hair and makeup run-through.  \n􀀟 Take your bridal portraits.  \n􀀟 Order all programs, menus, place cards, table numbers, etc. for the reception.  \n􀀟 Marriage license can now be obtained. Remember, it’s only valid for 60 days.  \n􀀟 Be sure your wedding website is up-to-date.  \n􀀟 Continue gown fittings.  \n􀀟 Buy your outfit for the rehearsal dinner.  \nWedding Planning Checklist  \n1 ","cbCaijm2Y05ndSzr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijm2Y05ndSzr","pdf",1245410,"English","# Engagement & Early Planning\n## 15 months+\n## 12 months\n## 11 months\n## 10 months\n## 6-9 months\n## 4-5 months\n## 3 months\n## 2 months\n## 1 month\n# Final Weeks & Day-Of Tasks\n## 2 Weeks out\n## Week of\n## Day of\n## 2 Weeks later\n# Notes","[{\"question\":\"What should be done right after getting engaged?\",\"answer\":\"Announce the engagement on social media, discuss budget contributions with involved families, and gather inspiration. 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