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 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. | |
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 |