WEDDING
TIMETABLE

BY PRISCILLA LISTER

You may have chosen a wedding date six
weeks or six months from now. Calendar a
schedule so your wedding will run smooth-
ly.

The Woman's Day Book of Weddings

(Bobbs-Merrill) offers a checklist for a six-
week, three-month or six-month calendar.
Modern Bride magazine offers a wedding
checklist when planning six to 12 months
ahead.
Here are some of the elements to sched-
ule; if you have less time, adjust your calen-
dar accordingly:

SIX MONTHS AHEAD
• Choose budget.
• Decide on wedding style.
• Draw up guest list.
• Choose attendants.
• Select locations for ceremony and re-
ception.
• Arrange with clergy or rabbi.

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FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS AHEAD
• Have engagement party.
• Select caterer, photographer, florist and
musicians.
• Plan honeymoon.
• Visit doctors for physicals and make
blood-test appointments.

TWO TO FOUR MONTHS AHEAD
• Buy gifts for attendants.
• Shop for wedding rings.
• Address wedding invitations.
• Arrange rehearsal dinner.

ONE TO TWO MONTHS AHEAD
• Have final dress fittings.
• Plan accommodations for out-of-town
guests.
• Mail invitations.

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ONE TO TWO WEEKS AHEAD
• Reconfirm all arrangements and reser-
vations.
• Get marriage license.
• Send out newspaper announcement.
• Give bridesmaids and bachelor par-
ties.

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