To-do's: 3 months ahead

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As we get nearer our wedding day, the items that we need to take care of gets more detailed. Below are the minor but just as important items that we must not forget.

• Consult with a hair and make-up artist.
• Reconfirm honeymoon flights and accommodations.
• Book pre-wedding and wedding night accommodations.
• Book the performers for the ceremony.
• Obtain marriage license, and request certified copies.
• Organize gift registry.

Cheers!

Enjoy the Planning!

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I came across this short but sweet article and thought that this is a really good tip to every other couple out there who's preparing for their wedding. Happy preps!


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Wedding planning: How to enjoy the process | Perfect Wedding Guide

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To-do's: 4-5 months ahead

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Here is the second installment of the wedding checklist series. As we near the big day, the tasks gets more complicated. 

• Compile guest list and organize addresses.
• Arrange for wedding gown fittings.
• Book a florist.
• Book a photographer/videographer.
• Book musicians/entertainment.
• Book your wedding transport.
• Book caterers.
• Start fitting for the female entourage's dresses.
• Select outfits for male entourage members.
• Assist mothers with selection of their outfits.
• Organize an emcee for the celebration.
• Confirm your stationery.
• Order the wedding cake.
• Select wedding bands and have it engraved.
• Begin choosing souvenirs or tokens for sponsors.

It would be good to note as well that by this time, the couple must have finalized their choices already and completed the pre-work before booking each supplier. Pre-work should at least include the following:

1. Commitment-free Food tasting. Take advantage of the grand food tasting events being organized by caterers from time to time. This is a good opportunity for you to see their sample setup and most especially get to taste their food. It is also the perfect venue to inquire about their packages and its inclusions, as well as rates or fees for other services you'd like to avail. Don't worry because you're not obliged to book them right then and there.

2. Check sample output for photo/video service. Browse several albums of the photographers to see their shooting style. You might also want to check their album layouts to see which ones appeal to you the most. For videos and same-day edits, take advantage of online sites being maintained by the videographers to showcase their works. Watch as many videos as you can.

3. Flower inspirations. Research the type of flowers you prefer. You can also note several pictures for your pegs. Then when booking florists, share your pictures and be sure to ask if they can provide you those flowers. Be flexible enough to note down alternatives just in case the flowers they source during your wedding are not of good quality or not available entirely. Surely you do not want to get crappy flowers (due to uncontrollable events), just because you stuck with your choice. 

I hope this helps!

Cheers!

To-do's: 6-12 months ahead

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I've been consolidating wedding checklists a few weeks after Adrin's proposal. As someone who has zero experience on wedding planning, I would like to arm myself (and my H2B) the right tools that will help us make our ideal wedding come to life. I've consolidated different checklists and came up with a comprehensive one. Now I'll be sharing the first items that couples must take care of when planning for a wedding.

• Announce engagement to family and close friends.
• Choose and finalize wedding date.
• Estimate the budget and consult with you and your fiance's families.
• Decide on the theme - formal or informal, big or small - and color motifs.
• Approximate the size of your guest list.
• Send out save-the-dates to all relevant guests.
• Decide on the time of day you want the ceremonies to take place.
• Book a wedding coordinator, if desired. Select one which you have the most rapport with.
• Book your church or ceremony location.
• Look for a reception venue and book as soon as possible.
• Arrange appointments with your priest or civil marriage celebrant.
• Start working on the church or civil registry requirements. Obtain the necessary documents, which may sometimes take time.
• Select principal and secondary sponsors and confirm their participation. (Will-you-be cards)
• Select wedding entourage and confirm their participation. (Will-you-be cards)
• Select liturgical members and confirm participation.
• Start choosing the wedding gown designer and set an initial meeting to discuss style preference.
• Start looking for barongs/suits.
• Make a shortlist of possible suppliers (photographer, caterer, cake-maker, videographer, photographer, musicians, etc.) and set initial meeting to discuss theme and budget.
• Discuss honeymoon destination and make travel bookings; update passports if necessary.
• Discuss your new home after the wedding.
• Draft your wedding invitations and misalettes, as approved by your church.
• Begin a health and beauty routine.

Let me know if there are other items not in the list, which you believe should be taken care of at once right after the engagement, so I can add it up. Based on this, are you on-track? :)

Cheers!