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Set
the date. Talk with your family and fiancé' about the
kind of wedding and reception you want; time of day, formality
and mood. |
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If
they do not already know each other, arrange to introduce your
fiancé's family to your own. (If the two families live
far apart, this step may have to take place close to the date
of the weeding itself.) |
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Decide
how much you're willing to spend and make a budget. |
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Find
a clergyman or civil official to marry you. |
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Reserve
a place to be married. |
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Select
and reserve a location for your reception, if other that the
place you will be married. (Note: You will probably
be asked for a deposit to hold the reservation.) |
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Choose
a caterer and a menu. |
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Choose
a florist. |
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Book
musicians and/or D.J. for the ceremony and reception. |
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Choose
music. |
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Hire
a wedding consultant if you plan to use one. |
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Choose
your attendants and make sure they will be able to participate
in your wedding. |
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Shop
for your wedding dress. |
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Shop
for gowns for your attendants. If they live far away,
ask them for their measurements and sizes. |
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Start
your guest list. Talk with your fiancé's parents about
the guests they would like you to invite. Give them a
deadline for submitting their list. |
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Interview
photographers and/or video companies. |
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Collect
information about a variety of honeymoon destinations. |
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If
renting or purchasing a place to live after the wedding, register
with a real estate broker. |
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Register
your gift preferences with a wedding gift registry at a department
or specialty store. |
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Send
engagement announcement and picture to newspaper. |
