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Advice on the landmines and family dynamics on certain wedding checklist items
| Wedding Checklist Landmines (Must Read Article) |
| Upon Engagement - "The Hour of Bliss" |
| Set a wedding date (article) |
| Guest list (article: What The Wedding Guest List Can Teach You About Marriage) |
| Budget and Who Pays for the Wedding (articles) |
| Location - Ceremony |
| Location - Reception |
| Officiant |
| Wedding Party (article: What the Wedding Party Selectino Can Teach You About Marriage) |
| 9-11 months before wedding |
| Send Save the Dates |
| book caterer |
| book entertainment |
| book florist |
| book photographer and video (article) |
| 6-8 months before wedding |
| buy a gown |
| book baker |
| book transportation |
| book ceremony music |
| bridesmaid dresses |
| wedding registry (article) |
| 4-5 months before wedding |
| honeymoon plans |
| rent/buy formalwear |
| order invitations |
| order wedding bands |
| reserve rental equipment |
| 3 months before wedding |
| finalize guest list |
| ushers/ceremony helpers |
| mail invitations (learn about RSVP Woes in article ) |
| book hair/makeup |
| post-wedding brunch |
| rehearsal dinner |
| 1-2 months before wedding |
| vows |
| gifts - parents, attendants, others |
| welcome baskets (OOT baskets) |
| showers |
| favors |
| marriage license |
| 1-2 weeks before wedding |
| guest rsvp confirmation |
| wedding flow - assigments |
| seating chart |
| confirm all vendors |
| 3-7 days before wedding |
| rent formalwear |
| have RD |
| pack honeymoon |
| tips for vendors |