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A couple can be wed as quickly as it takes to get a license and an official to tie the knot. But things get more complicated if they decide on a large wedding to solemnize the event.
Nowadays, hotels, catering halls and churches are often booked a year in advance, so planning can begin as much as a year ahead to select the wedding date and secure the site.
■ One year ahead:
1. After discussing budget and planning how the party will be paid for, choose and reserve wedding date and ceremony and reception sites.
■ Six months ahead:
1. Choose and order the wedding dress after deciding on the color scheme. At the same time, begin thinking about wedding attire for the groom, best man, ushers and fathers.
2. Choose and invite the attendants.
3. Begin the guest list.
4. Schedule meetings with clergy, travel agent for honeymoon ideas, bridal registry representatives to select and register for china, silver and other gifts.
■ Three months ahead:
1. Complete the guest list, order invitations and statonery, start addressing invitations.
2. Shop for trousseau and order wedding rings; order groom’s and attendants’ attire; confirm delivery date for bridal dress.
3. Select photographer, arrange transportation for wedding.
4. Complete honeymoon plans.
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