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 You
likely knew it going in...
Planning
a wedding involves a lot of details. But nobody really seems prepared
for just how much work is involved. It can be a bit intimidating.
At Digital Sounds, we're very experienced at handling
the entertainment. We work with you to ensure that this most memorable part of
your wedding
reception fulfills your vision, without draining your budget or taxing your patience.
We're wedding reception entertainment professionals... people you can count on
for the advice, experience and talented staff to make your reception memorable.
We
hope this planning guide is useful to you. We invite you to print it out,
use it, and let us know if you find any opportunities for improvement.
Above all, we wish you all the best for a successful wedding and a wonderful life
together.
Digital Sounds (336) 229-1182
Wedding
Planning Checklist
As Soon as Possible
(usually one year before)
__ Purchase engagement ring
__ Establish a budget and tone for the wedding
(size, formality, style, color scheme, etc.)
__ Select a wedding and reception date and time
__ Book ceremony location and celebrant
__ Meet with the celebrant
__ Book reception venue and caterer
__ Announce your engagement in the newspaper
__ Plan and conduct engagement party, if parents desire
__ Select attendants and best man/ushers
__ Begin shopping for photographer, videographer, limousine, and florist
__ Contact Digital Sounds for reception
entertainment planning ideas
__ Begin preparing invitation list (involve both families)
__ Order wedding invitations, stationery and accessories
__ Begin shopping for your wedding gown and bridesmaids' gowns
__ Select bridal gift registry
__ Begin shopping for honeymoon travel
Six Months Before...
__ Purchase wedding gown and bridesmaids' gowns
__ Buy wedding gown lingerie
__ Purchase bride's and bridesmaids' shoes
__ Have both mothers choose their dresses
__ Select menus' formalwear
__ Book Digital Sounds for entertainment
__ Book photographer, videographer, limousine, and florist
__ Make honeymoon reservations
__ Select and order your wedding cake
__ Finalize guest count and menu selections with caterer
__ Arrange lodging for out-of-town attendants
Three Months Before...
__ Select & purchase honeymoon clothing
__ Schedule wedding day hair and make-up session
__ Finalize wedding & reception guest lists
__ Decide upon wedding and reception
music
__ Go to physician and dentist for physical exams
__ Check marriage license requirements
__ Schedule time to get the license (after determining how long the license is
valid)
__ Purchase wedding rings, order engraving
Two Months Before...
__ Address and mail wedding invitations (make this a bridesmaids' party)
__ Select a gift for your spouse-to-be
__ Select gifts for attendants, best man and ushers
__ Begin recording gifts and writing thank-you notes
__ Prepare maps and directions for the ceremony and reception
__ Purchase a wedding guest book
__ Schedule a rehearsal with your officiant
__ Schedule a rehearsal dinner
__ Plan the bridesmaids' luncheon and any other parties
__ Design and print the program for the ceremony
One Month Before...
__ Have final fittings on wedding gown and bridesmaids' dresses
__ Make appointment for formal wedding portrait
__ Arrange to announce your wedding (with portrait) in the newspaper
__ Review checklist to ensure that all service providers are scheduled
__ Complete and mail or submit the Digital Sounds Reception
Planner on this web site
__ Pick up wedding rings
__ Purchase wedding accessories such as the ring pillow, goblets, garter belt,
candles, etc.
__ Plan the seating for the reception; Give caterer final count
__ Review any as-yet undecided details for the ceremony and reception
__ Start writing placement cards
__ Arrange for the move into your new home
__ Begin changing bride's name on all necessary documents
__ Complete postal change of address
__ Last check of bride's and bridesmaids' gowns, accessories and shoes; men's
formalwear
__ Arrange for wedding gifts to be moved to your new home
__ Reconfirm guest accommodations
One Week Before...
__ Have final consultation with photographer, florist, baker, limousine, caterer,
and Digital Sounds
__ Conduct bridesmaids' luncheon
__ Confirm rehearsal plans with clergy and attendants
__ Review seating details with the ushers
__ Make sure all wedding attire fits
__ Reconfirm your honeymoon reservations and tickets
__ Pack for your honeymoon
__ Call any guests who have not yet responded yet
__ Finish all the place cards for the reception
__ Delegate responsibilities to reliable individuals on your wedding day
__ Wrap and present the wedding party gifts
The Day Before...
__ Review your checklist
__ Pack a "wedding day kit" of makeup, sewing supplies, aspirin, tums,
band-aids, spare glasses, etc.
__ Review and rehearse details with your participants
__ Schedule time to relax
...The
Big Day
__ Adopt a mental attitude to relax and enjoy yourself!
(Accept in advance that yours is not likely to be history's
first "glitchless" wedding!)
__ Prepare for your hairdresser and makeup
appointments
__ Make sure the best man and maid of honor sign the wedding certificate
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