Walks with the flower girl in the recessional, directly behind the bride and groom The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the ushers to look after the ring bearer, to oversee checking his appearance, making sure he is present for formal pictures, helping him manage his food at the reception, and escorting him to the men’s room Should dance with the flower girl if both are old enough Bridal Timeline One Year Prior to event: Announce Engagement Discuss budget with everyone who will be contributing Pick a date, as well as a backup date, for wedding Hire wedding consultant Start wedding planning binder to keep everything organized Begin searching for wedding venues with intent to book Begin searching for vendors Start brainstorming themes for wedding as well as how formal you want the wedding to be Choose wedding party members compiling guest list with help from parents of the couple 9 to 11 months prior: Begin to interview DJs and Bands with intent to book them Start shopping for you wedding gown Interview photographers & videographers with intent to book them Finalize themes, colors, and miscellaneous accessories needed for decoration If having an engagement party, set a date and purchase invitations Make sure all vendors are booked for whatever the venue does not provide; caterers, bartenders, linen rental, table & chair rental, florist, etc. Meet and book officiant Research wedding insurance Shop for bridesmaid dresses Book baker and plan wedding cake design and flavors Finalize menu with caterer Finalize guest list Order invitations Make sure rehearsal dinner is organized by groom’s parents Book block and obtain information for out of town guests Attend pre-marital class 6 months prior: Schedule engagement photo session
Walks with the flower girl in the recessional, directly behind the bride and groom The bride may hire a babysitter or ask one of the ushers to look after the ring bearer, to oversee checking his appearance, making sure he is present for formal pictures, helping him manage his food at the reception, and escorting him to the men’s room Should dance with the flower girl if both are old enough Bridal Timeline One Year Prior to event: Announce Engagement Discuss budget with everyone who will be contributing Pick a date, as well as a backup date, for wedding Hire wedding consultant Start wedding planning binder to keep everything organized Begin searching for wedding venues with intent to book Begin searching for vendors Start brainstorming themes for wedding as well as how formal you want the wedding to be Choose wedding party members compiling guest list with help from parents of the couple 9 to 11 months prior: Begin to interview DJs and Bands with intent to book them Start shopping for you wedding gown Interview photographers & videographers with intent to book them Finalize themes, colors, and miscellaneous accessories needed for decoration If having an engagement party, set a date and purchase invitations Make sure all vendors are booked for whatever the venue does not provide; caterers, bartenders, linen rental, table & chair rental, florist, etc. Meet and book officiant Research wedding insurance Shop for bridesmaid dresses Book baker and plan wedding cake design and flavors Finalize menu with caterer Finalize guest list Order invitations Make sure rehearsal dinner is organized by groom’s parents Book block and obtain information for out of town guests Attend pre-marital class 6 months prior: Schedule engagement photo session
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