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Timeline

6 Months +:

  • Choose a date for the ceremony, reception, and honeymoon

-Consider work schedules, travel for guests, and special factors concerning the family.

  • Choose a location for the wedding ceremony and reception

-Many churches and reception facilities are booked well over a year in advance.

-Hors d’oeuvres Only, Buffet (hot/cold), Family Style, or Served Sit-Down Meal?

-Afternoon or evening meal?

-Projected guest list size….is the facility big enough?

-Cash bar or open bar?  Consider costs.

  • Consider and delegate expenses

        -Will the bride and groom and/or families pay for the wedding?

        -Payment for Tuxedoes and Gowns

  • Select your bridal party

                                        -Size of bridal party is up to the engaged couple

                                        -Consider Family and Close Friends

                                        -Guest Book Attendant(s), Best Man, and Maid/Matron of Honor

                                        -Inform your choices of their responsibilities and expenses

                                        -Don’t forget the Junior Bridesmaids & Groomsmen, the Ring Bearer and Flower Carrier

  • Engagement picture and announcement

                                        -Most newspapers have a set format for publishing

                                        -Photograph is usually taken by a professional photographer

  • Wedding gown selection, Tuxedo rental, and Color scheme

                                        -Review wedding and bridal magazines and online sites for ideas

                                        -Complimentary colors for the dresses of the bridesmaids

                                        -The maid/matron of honor will traditionally wear a gown that is

                                          subtly different than the bridesmaids

                                        -Vests or cummerbunds for tuxedo?

                                        -Colors for invitations, favors, and decoration of reception

  • Services desired for the wedding

                                        -Caterer for the meal...buffet, family style, sit-down

                                        -Printer for invitations and wedding programs

                                        -Printer for favors, matchbooks, balloons, ribbons, etc.

                                        -Disposable Wedding Reception Camera Package

                                        -Bakery for wedding cake (delivery arrangements)

                                        -Florist for ceremony and reception flowers

                                        -Balloons and centerpiece decoration

                                        -Photographer/Videographer

                                        -Limousine rental

                                        -Carriage ride

                                        -Entertainment (setup arrangements)

                                        -Travel agent and destination for honeymoon

4 - 6 Months:

  • Confirm services and secure a receipt and/or contract for everything
  • Schedule physical exam and blood test
  • Official legal documents

                                        -Marriage License

                                        -Passport for honeymoon

                                        -Post office change of address forms

                                        -Bride’s last name change (bank accounts, driver’s license, etc)

                                        -Insurance forms

                                        -Social security and tax documents

  • Purchase wedding rings
  • Begin addressing and processing invitations with a R.S.V.P. date

2 – 3 Months:

  • Confirm wedding and reception times… (Allow ½-1 hour for pictures)
  • Mail invitations 6–8 weeks prior to wedding date
  • Meet with selected minister or officiant…outline ceremony
  • Schedule rehearsal dinner date, time, and location
  • Beauty shop, barber shop, nail, tanning, and makeup appointments
  • Confirm pickup of gowns and tuxedoes
  • Help out-of-town guests to make lodging arrangements
  • Make confirmation of honeymoon arrangements
  • Purchase honeymoon necessities (film/camera, sunscreen, power converters, swimsuits, food, traveler’s checks, rental vehicles, etc.)

1 Month:

  • Arrange final fitting of all gowns and tuxedoes; confirm colors
  • Confirmation of all accessories (headpiece, shoes, jewelry, stockings)
  • Process all name/address change documents via mail
  • Confirmation of details

                                        -Ring Pillow

                                        -Toasting glasses

                                        -Champagne

                                        -Guest book

                                        -Garter

                                        -Baskets for dollar dance and cards

                                        -Prepare wedding announcements

                                        -Final shopping

2 Weeks:

  • Review guest list and call any guests that have not responded
  • Call caterer and relay final guest count
  • Confirm accessibility to reception facility for caterer, D.J., decorators and balloons, cake delivery, and florist

1-2 Weeks:

  • Meet with Juke Box Hits  to establish a reception itinerary including desired order of events and traditional activities to take place at the reception.  Assure that D.J. host is able to correctly pronounce names and will present himself or herself in an outstanding and professional manner.
  • Hold any last minute meetings with your caterer, photographer, videographer, bakery, florist, etc.
  • Pick up tuxedoes, gowns, decorations, and any other remaining supplies
  • Create a list of special photos and settings you wish to have taken
  • Have all receipts, reservations, confirmations, tickets, travelers’ checks, credit cards, and passports prepared in an enclosed folder for your upcoming voyage
  • Pack your luggage! 

1-2 Days:

  • Full Ceremony Rehearsal
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Finalization of seating arrangements
  • Set up and decorate reception facility if necessary
  • Beauty Shop, Barber Shop, Nail Salon, Etc.
  • Have an enjoyable evening with your family and closest friends…you’ve covered all of the details and you’ve earned it!

The Big Day:

  • Get up early (if you can sleep) and get ready for your wedding day
  • RELAX!  Enjoy what should be the best and most memorable day of your life
  • Rest assured that you have hired the best and that this is the day for all of your hard work and preparation to pay off

 

The above is a guide of wedding ideas and suggestions and a timeline.  Please contact and Juke Box Hits D.J. Services at 1-877-DJPROS1 with any questions that may arise or if you need assistance in any preparation stage for your wedding. 

 Juke Box Hits also offers a reference service of background knowledge and experience with area facilities, florists, photographers, videographers, limousine service, carriage rides, caterers, bakeries, and several other services.  Please click here to view our service references.