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4 to 6 months ahead . . .

q Finalize guest list
q Send save-the-date cards, if desired Photo courtesy of Lema Street Photography
q Order invitations, thank you notes, stationery, programs, Wedding Day!
envelopes, response cards, place cards, napkins and other
pre-printed material q Get plenty of sleep
q Register for gifts q Allow yourself enough time
q Purchase wedding rings q Remember to eat and drink plenty of water
q Finalize wedding night and honeymoon details q Relax & Enjoy! Everything won't be perfect,
q Request forms to announce your engagement but you're still getting married!
and/or wedding in your regional papers
q Finalize plans with caterer, baker, florist, officiant, Tips for Out-of-Town Weddings
photographer, videographer and musicians
q Arrange transportation for the wedding party q Visit vendors’ websites and ask for referrals,
testimonials or references
2 to 4 months ahead . . . q Relax and remember you are working with professionals

q Set appointments for hair, manicure and makeup After the Wedding
q Mail invitations
q Write wedding vows, if desired q Visit Revenue Office with ID & marriage license to obtain new ID
with your married name.
q Visit Social Security Office, call or go online for paperwork to
2 to 4 weeks ahead . . . change your social security card to your married name. You will
need documents identifying you by both your old name and your
q Purchase attendants’ gifts, favors, and any other special new name.
touches. Compose schedule of events for attendants
q Have final dress fitting q Request new credit cards in your married name by contacting each
Customer Service department directly.
q Finalize guest counts for caterer & reception site q If moving to a new home, submit a change of address form at the
q Arrange all wedding vendor payments Post Office or online at: www.MyChangeAddress.com
q Pack for your honeymoon q Have your wedding gown cleaned and preserved before storing.
q Put together an emergency kit with items you q Make copies of your marriage license for future reference and
q might need in a pinch – safety pins, bobby pins, store it in a safe place.
q spot remover, pain reliever, sewing kit… q Contact your bank to open joint accounts or change your account
information to your married name.
q If you don’t have a coordinator, designate a close family
member(s) or friend(s) to handle any unexpected q Write and mail thank you notes for wedding gifts and services.
occurrences and last minute details q If moving, register to vote in your new precinct.
q Designate a close family member or friend to transport q For more information visit:
the wedding gifts usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/Register.shtml

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