Duties & Timeline

to do: withdraw 1500 buy: toothbrush, panty liner, Timelines:
Duties:
6 or so months before
Announce the engagement to family and close friends.
Think about the type of wedding - the mood, motif, theme, size and time of the year.
Set a budget and establish priorities.
Arrange for Iche's family to formally meet Aih's.
Finalize wedding date Send save-the-date
Make a shortlist of possible suppliers Approximate size of guest list
Reserve a church Book reception venue
Select Bridal Entourage Select Liturgical Entourage
Choose Principal Sponsors and arrange a visit to inform them
Select officiant and arrange appointment for meetings and getting-to-know
Select a designer for the bridal dress Select female entourage dresses
Hire a wedding coordinator Book caterer
Book florists Book lights and sound supplier
Book music for the ceremony and reception
Book photographer Book videographer
Begin beauty and/or fitness regimen
Plan and book honeymoon Plan new home
Draft wedding invitation and missalettes
4 to 5 months before
Compile guest list and organize addresses and contact info
Arrange wedding transport. Book hotel for the wedding prep
Order invitation. Book calligrapher.
Order wedding cake. Order wedding rings.
Select groom's suit Select Barong for the male entourage
Reserve AVP equipments Book reception host
Obtain Birth Certificate Process CENOMAR
Secure Baptismal Certificate Secure Confirmation Certificate
3 months before
Obtain marriage license
Reconfirm honeymoon flights and accomodation
Book wedding night accomodation Organize gift registry
Have first dress fitting Schedule food tasting w/caterer
Conduct mock-up of centerpieces and table setting
Discuss and finalize details of menu w/caterer
2 months before
Draw up seating chart for the reception Deliver invitations
Attend legal and church requirements/seminars
Discuss ceremony with the officiant Set up reception program with emcee
Sign-up for dance lessons Discuss music with performers
1 month before
Print missalettes Print reception programs
Finalize guest list. Call those who haven't RSVP-ed
Inform persons who will deliver speeches of their role
3 weeks before
Draw up timetable for the wedding day Have final fitting
Call who haven't RSVP-ed Finalize seating plan and print placecards
Reconfirm all details with all bridal suppliers
2 weeks before
Create a wedding day schedule Write speeches for the reception
Check bridal party's outfit are in order Finalize seating plan
1 week before
Pick-up dress or have it delivered Have final facial or beauty regimen
Hold ceremony rehearsal Rehearse speeches
Update caterer with final guest list and supplier meal count
Confirm all final payment balances with suppliers
1 day before
Confirm transportation arrangements for ceremony and reception
Prepare tip and payment envelopes for officiant and suppliers
Arrange bridal and entourage dress in hotel prep
Gather all items needed for the wedding day and place in one container to be taken to the reception
Have manicure and pedicure
Wedding Day
Let go, relax, enjoy, be fabulous and extra gorgeous