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Although the costumes, wedding decorations and the party seem to be the most demanding items, the truth is that there are so many different tasks to accomplish that it is essential to follow a calendar to avoid getting lost along the way.

This way you will keep track of your to-do's, your earrings and your wedding dress fitting, for example, and you won't have to go to the jeweler to look for your wedding rings. If you're in trouble and don't know where to start, here you will find a checklist that will help you get organized, taking a year before as a starting point.

10 to 12 months before marriage

Once an approximate date has been chosen, the first thing you should consider is what type of ceremony you wish to perform whether it will be religious or civil, massive or intimate, in the city or in the countryside, and so on.

They should also promptly define who will be in charge of which items, so as to to facilitate the organization by virtue of their own interests, using our Task Agenda, the perfect tool to achieve planning.

And so, with the picture a little clearer, they can begin to put together a first guest list The Budget tool will help you in this mission, but not before drawing up a budget, delimiting approximately how much you will spend on each item.

What follows, then, is find out about the requirements and procedures to say yes, both for the civil ceremony and for the Church, and then reserve a day and time in the selected places, whether it is a chapel, temple, restaurant, hotel or event center.

They will then have to understand each other and negotiate with different suppliers The recommendation is that, once you have found the professionals that fit your needs, do not wait any longer to formalize the respective contracts.

7 to 9 months before marriage

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At this stage, brides-to-be should already start looking through the 2019 wedding dress catalogs, while it is also the perfect time to start taking care of themselves. If they want to look their best when they get married (both of them), they should start working out or practicing some sport, trying to always maintain a healthy diet And so as not to put the calendar behind schedule, it's time for you to choose - and communicate the request to them - your godparents and witnesses so that they also have enough time to prepare themselves.

On the other hand, it is the right moment to communicate the news in their respective jobs, as well as the days you will be absent And when it comes to paperwork, between the seventh and ninth month before the wedding, you should already have the paperwork or update all documents In the case of a religious ceremony, remember that you will also need a baptismal certificate, as well as the premarital talks.

But that's not all, since in this period they must also begin to quote rings, whether they are rings of white gold, yellow gold or other material, at the same time that they are defining the destination for your honeymoon.

Meanwhile, with seven months to go until the wedding, brides and bridesmaids will must narrow the spectrum The idea is that they will already know, at this point, if they want a classic model or, on the contrary, they will prefer short or more avant-garde wedding dresses.

4 to 6 months before marriage

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If you have not yet contracted decoration and flower services It's time to do it, and it's time for brides to decide on their final dress, so that they can then choose their shoes, hairstyle, jewellery and other accessories.

On the other hand, close everything related to the honeymoon It is also very important that you get information about the documentation and procedures that you must carry and carry out.

And since time is passing so quickly, it's time to take one last look at the guest list and send marriage certificates You will be able to personalize them, designing them yourselves, or, incorporating beautiful phrases of love that are of your liking.

It is the turn, then, of take care of the bridal transfer especially if you will be leasing a vehicle with special features, such as a classic car or a vintage van. And if you will need arrange transportation for guests Hiring a bus is the most practical solution, for example, to avoid parking problems or if you are getting married in the outskirts of the city.

For his part, before reaching the fourth month, and after trying different options, the groom will have to decide on the wardrobe and respective accessories, making sure that the outfit is in sync with the bride's dress and the style of the wedding.

2 to 3 months before marriage

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It is time to for the bride to complete her outfit She will also have to decide whether to wear her hair up or down, either with a veil, a headdress, a flower crown or none of the above.

On the other hand, this is the stage in which they should think about those little details that will make your marriage a unique and special event: choosing the entrance music to the church, compiling your favorite readings, personalizing the wedding glasses for the toast, preparing a video with your love story, etc. Oh, and don't forget to search for the memories that you will give to your guests at the end of the party.

But that's not all, because with two months to go before the wedding, they will also have to choose the hotel where they will want to get married. spend your wedding night Whether together or separately, the recommendation is to start planning at least two months in advance.

One month before the marriage

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During the last month they will have to chase guests who have not confirmed However, the Guest Manager will help you with the first item, while the Table Organizer will help you with the second one.

They will also have to be responsible for resolving all the doubts of your family and friends And also, during this month, both the bride and groom will have to go to their last wardrobe fittings and give the DJ the definitive list of songs you want to be played at the party.

One week before the marriage

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While the groom will have to make an appointment at the hairdresser's. to trim your hair The bride will do her part in a beauty salon to access treatments such as waxing, facial cleansing, manicure and pedicure, among other points to which the groom could also join.

Also, with only a week to go, it's time to go get your wedding dresses, review last minute cancellations to inform the event centre and check that everything is under control. To do this, they can call the various suppliers to check that there are no problems.

Also, within the last seven days you must packing your suitcase for your honeymoon And even if you're a cautious bride and groom, you'll want to prepare an emergency kit with items they might need during the marriage, such as extra socks or stockings, headache pills, thread and needle, or wet wipes.

And in the day before Besides picking up the bouquet (or having someone you trust do it for you), the best advice you can give is to relax, rest and go to bed early.

You will see how a calendar will make your life easier and, by the way, will prevent you from forgetting smaller but no less important details, such as choosing the phrases of love that you will declare in your vows and having the wedding ribbons made to keep that tradition alive.