婚礼前准备清单

1、The Wedding ChecklistThis checklist will enable you to plan the perfect wedding. Use it as a guideline for the busy months ahead. It may be adapted where necessary to suit the style of your wedding. This checklist is also in your copy of The Bride's Diary as well as a handy year planner. You can

2、 then enter all major events into your year planner for easy reference.As Soon As PossibleSelect a wedding date and time, ideally allowing at least three to six months to arrange all the details.Call clergyman/officiator or other official to confirm date and schedule appointment to discuss ceremony.

3、Agree on size and degree of formality of wedding.Discuss budget and how expenses will be shared.Book site for the ceremony and reception.Select a wedding photographer.Schedule appointment for bridal portrait.Begin drawing up your guest list. Inform groom's family of the number they can invite an

4、d by which date you need their list.Organise your engagement announcement in the newspaper.Begin planning a honeymoon destination.Order invitations and announcements, personal stationery and monogrammed favours for reception.Choose wedding attendants. Find out their sizes.Organise the Master of Cere

5、monies for your reception.Organise the bridal gown; schedule fittings and delivery date.Choose a caterer and plan menu.Engage a florist and discuss floral choices, design, etc.Audition and/or select music/musicians/DJ for ceremony and/or reception.Order attendants' gowns and schedule fittings an

6、d delivery.Book wedding cars for bridal party.Two Months AheadPost or deliver all invitations.Organise your bridal registry and select gift options.Select a wedding cake specialist and order wedding cake.Select style of formal wear for groom's party, purchase formal wear or make arrangements wit

7、h rental business.Order rental equipment: e.g. marquee, tables, chairs, etc.Inform attendants of fitting schedules and of any accessories they may need to buy.Address invitations and announcements.Begin making transportation and accommodation arrangements for out of town guests and the wedding party

8、.Begin personal shopping for clothes needed for pre-wedding parties or honeymoon.Make any necessary personal appointments - banks, solicitor, health check-up, beauty, hairdresser, etc.Enquire about health insurance and overseas health insurance if you are to leave the country on your honeymoon.Organ

9、ise insurance needs for your future life together.Arrange a floater insurance policy to cover wedding gifts while they are in your parents home.Enter all gifts into your "Guest and Gift List" within The Bride's Diary (as they arrive and begin writing thank you notes.One Month AheadChec

10、k with all relevant wedding professionals that all arrangements are proceeding smoothly,i.e: caterer, florist, photographer, videographer, musicians, car hire specialists, hotel/reception manager, etc.Buy wedding rings.Ensure all official wedding documentation is in order.Schedule wedding rehearsal

11、and notify everyone involved.Begin organising any necessary changes on all personal documentation if you plan to take your husband's name.Make certain you have all necessary accessories for your wedding gown and for your attendants.Finish personal shopping.Finalise honeymoon plans.Plan bridesmai

12、ds' luncheon.Buy bridesmaids' and other special gifts.One to Two Weeks AheadArrange for final fitting and delivery of all wedding attire.Confirm final guest count and inform caterer, reception venue.Have final consultation with florist, photographer, musicians.Send wedding announcements to n

13、ewspapers.Finalise transportation and accommodation arrangements for out of town guests and wedding party.Pack an "emergency kit" for the wedding day which may include: safety pins, tissues, cosmetics, needle and thread, extra stockings/pantyhose, extra lingerie and even headache tablets a

14、nd bandaids.Arrange reception seating.Confirm honeymoon bookings and have ready all necessary documentation: tickets, passports, travellers cheques, etc.Pack for honeymoon.Keep writing thank you notes and relax whenever possible!One Day AheadIn conference with your mother and the groom, sit down and

15、 organise the actual wedding day into some sort of time schedule, using the page provided in The Bride's Diary.Prepare final make up, do a test run.Lay out everything you will require on the wedding day, right down to the smallest detail. Place everything in a convenient location so it is easily

16、 accessible on the wedding day.Organise something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.If a hairdresser/beautician is to attend you on the day, confirm this appointment.Prepare going-away outfit: bag, shoes, etc.Speak to florist one last time to confirm.Confirm that all members

17、of the wedding party are organised and well prepared for the wedding day.Check that your groom has finalised all details for which he is responsible.Prepare what you will have as a good healthy breakfast on the wedding day. This is important and often overlooked. A good breakfast will provide you with the energy you will need. For example: a bowl of cereal, topped with fresh fruit