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Heirloom Hourglass Wedding Planning Timeline And Helpful Information 12 – 16 Months Before Your Wedding! Select a Tentative Wedding
Date.
It may change depending on availability of desired vendors. Visit ceremony & reception
venues you are interested in. Call vendors you wish to use & check available dates. Take into consideration close relatives
birthdays, anniversaries, etc. to be sure everyone you want present on your big day will be around. If you give yourself a
year or more to plan, you have a much greater chance of booking your desired venues & vendors on your desired date. Once
you find the ones that you like, put a security deposit down to hold the date. Always check the cancellation/refund
policies first & get it in writing! Start a Wedding File. This is a file or folder
to keep all your wedding planning documents, contracts etc. Organization is very important! Discuss & Select the Style or Theme of Your Wedding. Pick what best suits you!
Formal, Informal, Casual, Outdoors, Beach. There is no wrong choice. This is Your Day - Make it Your Own!
This will also help in narrowing down which venues you consider. Announce Your
Engagement to Friends & Family. Put
an announcement of your recent engagement in the local paper to let people know about the big news! Decide
on a Budget.
Use common sense when deciding on a budget. Take into account who is paying for what.
The last thing you want is to begin your marriage in debt because you paid too much for Your Wedding. Hire a Wedding Consultant if you plan to. Some brides choose
to hire a wedding consultant to ease the stress of planning or because their schedule doesn't allow enough time for planning.
If you hire a professional who knows the business, it may actually save you money & you’ll get a lot of good ideas! Shop For a Wedding Gown. Custom gowns can take up to a year to prepare. Be sure to begin
this process as early as possible .Keep in mind that alterations & final dress fittings can also eat up extra time. There
are no refunds on wedding gown purchases, so make sure your selection is exactly what you want. 8 - 10 Months Before Your Wedding! Select Your Bridal Party
- Request their participation in your special day. Interview and Hire the Following: Don't forget that not all of these service providers will be available on your wedding day, so be sure to have more than one to consider. - Wedding Officiant. This
can be a religious or civil person depending on your beliefs and preference. - Reception Caterer. If your reception site does not provide one, you will
need to arrange for your own. Once you have found one that appeals to you be sure to secure your
date with a signed contract and a security deposit. Know the refund/cancellation policies in the
event you cancel or change your date. -Photographer and Videographer. If
your budget allows for it, hire a professional. Your Wedding Album will be cherished for the rest of your
lives. -Band or DJ. Interview several. Review demo
CD's to hear their sound and style. The band or DJ can make or ruin the reception. Decide on Bridesmaids Dresses.
When ordering your gowns for the women, be sure they look good on everyone. Start
Compiling Names & Addresses For the Guest List. Keep in mind that you have to combine your list, his family's
list, your family's list into the final list. If you are
limited to the number of guests that can be invited to the wedding, be sure to give your families the number of guests they
may include in their list. Sign up for a Gift Registry. Gift registries are a great
way of ensuring that you get items you really want and can use. It also makes your guests' shopping much easier.
Be sure to choose items for your registry from every price range to accommodate each guest's budget. Plan An Engagement Party,
Bridal Shower, Bachelor Party, or Jack & Jill Party. It's a great way to get the families and friends together beforehand. 5 - 7 Months Before Your Wedding! Finalize the Guest List. Determine the number of invitations and thank you cards
that need to be ordered. Shop for Your Wedding
Stationery.
Invitations, thank you cards and personal stationery. Shop Heirloom Hourglass Line of Invitations and Stationery Arrange Accommodations. Some guests may wish
to stay at a nearby hotel after the festivities. Include a list of possibilities
with the invitations. Select Your Wedding Cake. Give careful thought to you &
your fiancé's favorite flavors, style, size, decorations and color, & budget. Begin
Preparations For Your Honeymoon. Discuss honeymoon destinations and prices. Be
sure to check on Passport requirements. 4 Months Before Your Wedding! Book
Your Florist. Once you have found the one, be sure to secure your order with a signed contract and a security deposit. Know
the refund/cancellation policies. Shop for Your Wedding Bands. You should do this together. You will be wearing these
rings for a long time, so you should be very happy with your selection. Visit Your Physician. Get your physical examinations and blood tests if required to obtain a marriage
license in your state. Not required in all states. Order
Wedding Accessories & Favors. Purchase Your Heirloom Hourglass For Your Wedding Unity Sand Ceremony to Preserve Your Memories 3 Months
Before
Your Wedding! Send Out Your Invitations. Double check the postage required
to ensure that the invitations reach your guests. Select Tuxedos. Get all the groomsmen,
best man and couple's fathers together. Measurements should be taken at the tux shop to ensure a proper fit. Discuss
& Finalize Menu Options & Costs With Your Caterer or Reception Venue. Confirm arrival and departure times, as well
as any added extras. Arrange Transportation/ Limousine
Service for
the wedding party to the ceremony and reception. Shop for Bridal Party Gifts,
Begin any Necessary Counseling sessions with your wedding officiant. 2
Months Before Your Wedding! Choose Your Wedding Music and share your selections
with your Band or DJ. Select the
Location for Your Rehearsal Dinner and make the necessary reservations & deposit. Confirm With Formal
Wear Shop that
they have received all measurements of every male attendant. Schedule Your Alterations and final fitting for the gown. Schedule Fittings for the Bridesmaids
and Flower Girl. Confirm your
order with Your Florist. 1 Month Before Your Wedding! Design
Your Wedding Programs. You don't want to do this too much sooner than this because things may change. Apply
for Your Marriage License. Have a Final Gown Fitting. Visit
Your Hair Stylist,
work on a style with your veil or alternate headpiece. Visit Your Make-up Artist. Finalize
Details With All Vendors. 2 Weeks Before Your Wedding! Call
Any Guests that haven't sent back their response card. Give the Caterer or reception
venue the Final number of guests attending. Pick
Up Your Marriage License. Give
your DJ or Band a list of songs. Confirm Rehearsal Plans
with your officiant and church wedding coordinator. Complete
Seating Plan for
reception. Confirm all Rental and Floral Delivery Dates and Times. Confirm Arrival Time for all attendants. 1 Week
Before
Your Wedding! Organize
Your Wedding Day Attire, make sure you try everything on & it fits perfectly. Confirm Honeymoon Reservations
& Pack for your honeymoon. Gather all Necessary Documents for travel. Confirm Reservations
For the Rehearsal Dinner. Confirm Rehearsal
Plans With Attendants and
request that they arrive on time. Pick up Formalwear.
Be sure to try everything on & make sure all your accessories are there. 1 Day Before Your Wedding! Go Through The “To Do List” & Make
Sure Everything Is Covered. Pack
Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit. Put
Wedding Attire and Accessories Together. Give Rings to The Best Man &
Maid of Honor. Try to Get
a Good Night's Sleep! ON YOUR WEDDING DAY ! Be Sure To Eat Something & Enjoy
Your Big Day! AFTER RETURNING FROM YOUR HONEYMOON! Have Your Wedding Gown and Flowers Preserved. Write Thank-You Notes. Change Your Name on All Important Documents. (See Below For Helpful Information!) Turn Your Heirloom Hourglass over together each night before falling asleep & watch the sands from Your Wedding Day flow through it! Enjoy Your New Lives Together As
Husband & Wife!
Help Writing Wedding Vows (copy and paste into browser): http://www.bwedd.com/couples/weddingvows.asp Please take our Bridal Survey below on popular wedding trends for 2011 including colors and songs. Just enter your answers into the form and submit. Look below the form to see the Top Ten Color Trends for Spring and Summer 2011 and Fall and Winter 2011. Also listed are the most popular wedding songs for the ceremony, first dance, father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, cake cutting song, and the song for the last dance. Thank you for your input.
Bridal Survey Results: Top Ten Wedding Colors – Spring/Summer 2011 Top Wedding Colors Black & White Black & Ivory Mauve Lime Green Light Blue Peach Coral Light Yellow Orange Light Purple Light Pink Top Ten Wedding Colors- Fall/Winter 2011 Top Wedding Colors Black & White Black & Ivory Gray Chocolate Brown Orange Dark Red Gold Burgundy Dark Purple Dark Blue Top Ten Ceremony Songs: Amazed – Lonestar I Cross My Heart – George Strait Because You Loved Me – JoDee Messina Ava Maria – Luciano Pavarotti You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler Longer – Dan Folgerberg All For Love – Bryan Adams The Prayer – Josh Groban Sunrise, Sunset - Sheldon Harnick & Jerry Bock Top Ten Wedding Songs - Bride and Groom First Dance songs: Always – Atlantic Starr Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton Let Me Call You Sweetheart – Bing Crosby Amazed - Lonestar I Cross My Heart – George Strait From This Moment – Shania Twain I Could Not Ask For More – Edwin McCain I Knew I Love You Before I Met You – Savage Garden Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross Top Ten Wedding Songs - Bridal Party Dance Songs: I Hope You Dance – Leann Womack I Cross My Heart – George Strait Friends – Michael Smith Through The Years – Kenny Rogers Love Story – Taylor Swift Stand By Me – Ben E. King Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra That’s What Friends Are For - Dionne Warwick I'll Be There For You - Rembrandts Top Ten Wedding Songs - Father – Daughter Dance Songs: Through The Years – Kenny Rogers Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle Daddy’s Little Girl – Michael Bolton Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder Father’s Eyes – Amy Grant Daddy’s Girl – Red Sovine Top Ten Wedding Songs - Mother – Son Dance Songs: Through The Years – Kenny Rogers Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston Unforgettable – Nat King Cole Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton Stand By Me – Ben E. King The Way You Look Tonight –Frank Sinatra You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban My Wish – Rascall Flatts Have I Told You Lately That I Love You – Rod Stewart Top Ten Wedding Songs - Cake Cutting Songs: The Sweetest Thing- U2 Heaven – Bryan Adams Truly, Madly, Deeply – Savage Garden From This Moment – Shania Twain Because You Love Me – JoDee Messina How Sweet It Is – Michael Buble The Prayer – Josh Groban I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You – Savage Garden Heaven – Bryan Adams Beautiful Day – U2 Top Ten Wedding Songs - Last Dance Songs: Love Story – Taylor Swift Beautiful Day – U2 Kenny Chesney – Don’t Happen Twice Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross It’s Your Love – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Forever & Always – Shania Twain Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers Faithfully – Journey I Could Not Ask For More – Edwin McCain Visit Our Online Shopping Guide! Personalization & Gift Book Entry Guide Below Is Helpful Information On Changing Your Name After The Big Day! List Of Places That You Should Be Sure To Make Aware Of Your Name Change: Social Security Office, IRS, Passport, DMV, Voter Registration, Post Office, Gas, Electric, Water, Sewer, Phone, Internet, Cable, Banks, Credit Cards, Investments, Loans, Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Property Insurance, Auto Insurance, Life Insurance, Doctors, Dentist , Employer, Landlord, Attorney, Accountant , Town Clerk, Building Management, School, Union, AAA, Library, Gym, Personal Checks, Will.Click Here For A Printable Standard Name Change Letter Below are Links to specific forms to fill out, just copy & paste into your browser: Social Security Office - http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf IRS Forms - http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8822.pdf Passport Name Change Forms - http://travel.state.gov/passport/fri/ChangeName/ChangeName_851.html Post Office - https://moversguide.usps.com/icoa/flow.do?_flowExecutionKey=_c55EFAA49-7280-1897-459A-CE68CC4CA85F_k2DE882CD-0F4A-2FDF-0890-75D51E6BA34B Department
of Motor Vehicles
Changing your name on your driver's license and vehicle registration can only be done in person at the DMV. Most states will require you to bring your old driver's license and a certified copy of your marriage certificate (some may also require your new social security card). Note that your name cannot be changed on your vehicle title. Visit DMV.org, choose your state of residence, and do a search for "name change" for more details. Voter Registration
You can make this change while changing your name at the DMV. Be sure to ask if there is a separate form for it if you don't see the option on the DMV's name-change forms. If you'd like to acquire a voter registration name-change form online, do an Internet search for "[your state] voter registration name change" for the appropriate link. |
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