Pearls of Wisdom Wedding Countdown
by Laura BlackFeather, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and BeadsĀ®
Wedding planning made easy. Print the wedding countdown checklist and carry it with you as a planning guide for your Big Day.
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Announce your engagement.
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Arrange for parents to get together.
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Decide on a date.
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Visit the Timeless Styles wedding trends on the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads website to get the latest wedding jewelry style information.
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Discuss your budget with everyone who'll be contributing to the event.
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Interview wedding planners, if using one.
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Choose the ceremony site and meet with the officiant.
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Work on the guest list to get a rough head count.
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Visit reception sites and reserve one.
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Shop for your gown.
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Choose your wedding party.
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Select a caterer.
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Start designing your bridal jewelry. Visit the wedding design gallery on the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads website for inspiration.
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Order your wedding gown.
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Shop for bridal party dresses.
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Pick a photographer and/or videographer.
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Hire a florist.
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Decide on a wedding theme and tablescape.
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Book the musicians and/or DJ.
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Start researching honeymoon spots.
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Mail save-the-dates.
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Enroll in a bridal-gift registry and in Fire Mountain Gems and Beads' online Favorites Center.
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Order wedding stationery and book a calligrapher, if using one.
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Shop for the wedding cake.
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Place your wedding jewelry order with Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Go to the Beads and Brides section where your wedding supplies are at your fingertips, making ordering a breeze.
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Hire wedding-day transportation.
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Book your favorite beauty professionals for the big day.
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Scout accommodations for out-of-town guests.
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Complete the guest list.
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Start planning your honeymoon and make travel and accommodation reservations.
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Arrange the rehearsal dinner.
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Shop for tablescape and placeholder items.
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Shop for and order your wedding bands from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.
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Call the county clerk's office to find out about marriage-license requirements.
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Order tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen.
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Meet with the caterer or banquet manager to discuss menus, service style, wine selections, etc.
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Order the wedding cake.
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Select ceremony and reception music.
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Buy thank-you gift certificates to Fire Mountain Gems and Beads for your attendants.
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Select favors and welcome baskets.
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Meet with party-rental companies, if necessary.
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Book a room for your wedding night.
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Mail invitations 6 to 8 weeks ahead of the wedding date.
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Do a hair and makeup run-through with your headpiece. (Did you know you can buy tiaras from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads?).
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Decide on any insurance-policy changes you'll need.
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Plot the seating for the reception.
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Confirm details with the photographer, florist, etc.
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Have your final dress fitting.
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Write your rehearsal-dinner toast.
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Organize the fees due on the wedding day in separate, labeled envelopes.
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Give the caterer a final head count.
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Appoint a reliable friend to transport the cake knife, toasting glasses or other heirlooms to and from the reception site.
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Get final beauty treatments (facial, waxing, tanning, etc.) of your choice.
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Pack for the honeymoon. (Ask someone to bring your luggage to the reception if you're leaving from there.)
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