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Congratulations on your engagement! At Party People Productions, we believe that a great Wedding Reception starts with the planning and coordination and continues with the music and entertainment. With plenty of time
before your special day, follow this suggested Wedding Countdown Calendar so that you can make your Wedding Day dreams turn into a reality. Don't forget, by selecting Party People Productions for your entertainment needs, you can feel confident that you will recieve the personalized service that you deserve in order to create a succesfull Wedding Reception for you and your honored guests. 12 months - Announce Your engagement. - Choose a wedding theme and style. - Work out a basic budget. - Research reception venues. - Determine number of guests. - Look through magazines for attire ideas. - Meet potential wedding consultants and obtain bids. - Research wedding professionals and obtain bids (dj's, photographers, videographers etc.). - Start setting up appointments with wedding professionals and review portfolios, tapes and recordings. 11 Months - Select a wedding consultant and meet to discuss details. - Determine theme/decorations for your reception. - Meet with several caterers and arrange for tastings. - Select and book a caterer. - Reserve Party People Productions as your Wedding Reception Specialist. - Get a basic Wedding Planner form from Party People Productions and familiarize yourself with it. - Reserve wedding videographer and photographer. - Research and interview florists. - Select and reserve your ceremony venue and schedule a rehearsal time. - Choose reception venue, negotiate contract and leave a deposit. - Secure parking and/or transportation for your guests at the reception location. - Visit local bridal stores to browse their selection of gowns. - Choose your wedding party members and ask them to participate in your celebration. - Meet with your officiant to discuss the ceremony. - Determine your honeymoon budget. - Mail save-a-date notices for a destination wedding. 10 Months - Select and order your wedding gown. - If your ceremony or reception will be held in a park or recreational area, obtain necessary permits. - Discuss attendants' duties with your maid of honor and bridesmaids. 9 Months - Register for gifts. - Coordinate with vendors to incorporate your theme/style into all aspects of your wedding. - Decide on the food and liquor to be served at your reception. - Select and order your headpiece, veil, gloves and shoes. - Confirm orders of and delivery dates for your wedding attire. - Research airline, hotel and rental car reservations for guests. 8 Months - Go to first gown fitting and invite your maid of honor to attend. - Choose and order bridesmaid dresses and accessories. - Research a variety of wedding ring styles. - Select florist and discuss wedding theme and style. 7 Months - Review and finalize your wedding details with consultant. - Notify bridesmaids about dress fittings. - Discuss attire with groomsmen and make referrals to local formalwear store. - Select attire for flower girl and/or ring bearer. - Finalize the design, wording, font and paper stock for all your wedding stationery. - Arrange a printer or hire a calligrapher for table cards. - Determine order of ceremony events and choose appropriate wording for your program. - Negotiate rates and book a block of hotel rooms for guests. - Select and order your wedding rings. - Purchase bridal accessories (jewelry, lingerie and so on). - Choose and order something fun for guests to throw after your ceremony. 6 Months - Review and approve proofs of invitations and stationery. - Discuss the type of honeymoon you want by reading up on destinations and consulting a travel agent. 5 Months - Order table cards and place print order for programs. - Finalize choice of honeymoon destination. - Taste a variety of wedding cakes, select a baker and arrange for delivery. - Secure reservations for rehearsal dinner and select menu. 4 Months - Determine method of addressing invitations and hire a calligrapher, if applicable. - Print labels, hand address or have a calligrapher address invitations. - Write or choose your wedding vows. - have groom visit formalwear shops and try on tuxedos. - Purchase or rent groom's wedding accessories, including cuff links, shoes, socks and so on. - Make honeymoon reservations and place all deposits. 3 Months - Review and approve wedding announcement and printed program proofs. - Book venue or secure reservations for post-wedding brunch. - Discuss bachelorette/bachelor party plans. - Plan your bridesmaids' luncheon or dinner. - Make appointment with stylist and/or hairdresser to discuss your wedding hairstyle. - Take another look at your registry and update or add items. - Create hotel information cards and maps to include with your invitations. - Prepare a basic playlist of wedding/reception music selections. - Set an appointment to start the planning/coordination of your ceremony/reception with Party People Productions. 2 months - Secure a wedding day dressing room for your bridesmaids. - Weigh, purchase postage for and mail invitations. - Go to final gown fitting and arrange for pickup or delivery. - Have groom's formalwear fitted. - If you plan to have a prenuptial agreement, meet with your attorney to discuss it. - Purchase gifts for all wedding party members. - Arrange transportation for bride and groom from the ceremony site to the reception. - Purchase ceremony accessories (Unity candle, wineglasses and so on). - Set an appointment with Party People Productions to discuss things in more detail. 6 Weeks - Purchase a new camera, if needed. - Send rehearsal dinner invitations. - Write thank you notes as you recieve gifts. - Select menu for post wedding brunch. - Write newspaper announcement and gather photos. - Purchase a gift for your spouse-to-be. - Shop for wedding favors. - Purchase honeymoon clothing, luggage and accesories. - Go in for a practice hairstyling and make day-of-wedding hair appointment. 4 Weeks - Confirm floral order and arrange for delivery times. - Meet with ushers and assign duties for the ceremony and reception. - Discuss the details of your ceremony with your officiant. - Determine the placement or distribution of programs at the ceremony venue. - Arrange for preparation, storage and break areas for all wedding professional at the reception venue. - Determine seating arrangements for guests. - If you color your hair, make appointment for a touch-up the week before your wedding. - Go in for a dry run with a professional makeup artists and make a day-of-wedding appointment. - Schedule an appointment for a manicure and/or pedicure the day before your wedding. - Finalize details with photographer and videographer, determining arrival times at each nuptial venue. - Sign your prenuptial agreement, if applicable. - Finalize honeymoon plans/itinerary and confirm all travel and hotel reservations. - Arrange for transportation to and from the airport. - Make all necessary arrangements for care of pet(s), plants and mail while you're away on your honeymoon. - Post announcement and photo on your website. - Arrange for table card setup at reception venue. - Schedule pickup/return of groom's formalwear. - Set an appointment with Party People Productions to confirm music and go over more details and/or changes. 3 Weeks - Finalize list of reception guests. - Give final headcount to the caterer and review details. - Arrange for delivery and placement of wedding flowers, candles and other decorations. - Call anyone who has not responded to his or her invitation. 1 Week - Confirm your honeymoon travel arrangements. - Start packing bags for your honeymoon. - Get traveler's checks and/or a small amount of foreign cash. - Pick up your wedding dress. - Set an appointment with Party People Productions to go over more details and/or changes. Wedding Day - Eat a good breakfast. - Attend hairstyle appointment. - Give yourself plenty of time to get ready. - Finally, let all the wedding professionals do their thing so that you can relax and have a great time filled with wonderfull memories with your family and friends that will last a lifetime. |
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