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April 4, 2024
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Wedding Checklist: What Should Be Ready By The Big Day?

Love is in the air. Did you find your? Pan lid? and now you have decided to get married. Beautiful! But you may have realized that there is a long way to the so-called 'happily ever after': the organization of one of the most important days of your life. There is so much to do, it's true, but don't despair! With planning, you can handle everything.

But also remember that so that no one gets overwhelmed, planning must be done with your fiancé, sharing the tasks with him so that everything is not his responsibility. The marriage is both and the responsibility of organizing it as well.

And to help the couple in this mission, check out a complete guide with various tips from wedding planners. Here you will find the main actions and decisions to be taken month by month until the big day arrives.

With the checklist prepared with the collaboration of Tatiana Goldstein, CasarCasar CEO, Carolina Ferraz, Ceremonialist at Tulle Heaven and Camila Camasmie, owner of Camasmie Event Advisory, it will be much easier to put everything in place and make the most of this time. that is the organization of your wedding.

1 year before

Store everything from the beginning in one place. Purchase a plastic folder from the stationery store to archive everything that relates to your wedding. If you want to divide by themes, it is worth choosing an accordion folder with dividers. Open a virtual folder also on your computer and another in your email. Thus, everything will always be in the same place.
What is your budget? The first thing to do is to define how much you will spend and where the resources will come from (from bride, groom, parents of bride or groom). For those who don't like Excel, there are several free tools available on the internet, such as CasarCasar's Budget. The cat's leap is to set aside 20% more than expected for the party, after all, we always end up spending more than we expected.
Make the first guest list. It will certainly undergo many modifications until the big day, but this first analysis is critical to defining the size and type of the party, as well as the halls and churches to be reserved.
If you can afford it, it is worth hiring a Wedding Planner. Even those who do not give up on making the big decisions of the big day will have a much easier and lighter life if they have someone helping to organize all pre-wedding tasks. There are several types of advisory services, more or less complete, to be hired. It is worth meeting at least three different professionals before choosing yours.
Choose the date and book the church. The first precaution to take is to find a day that does not coincide with any other important events of family or close friends. It is important to have some date options considering the high demand for the hippest churches and halls. A tip for couples who have family living in other cities is to choose a date on a holiday to give everyone more time to get around and rest before and after the wedding.
Begin visits to potential party locations. At the same time, start thinking about what you want for the party. Are you getting married day or night? In the countryside, on the beach or in a lounge? Want a more formal or laid-back ceremony?
It's never too early to think about the dress! You don't have to decide anything now, but it's worth starting to brainstorm with friends, buy magazines, and visit specialized websites to start getting inspired.
It's time to start taking care of your body and mind! If you have weight loss plans for the big day, it's time to look for a physical activity and a nutritionist to guide your diet. It's also worth enrolling in dance, yoga, or acupuncture to start relaxing and keeping your mind fresh for the maelstrom of upcoming decisions.
Create a page on a wedding site. Social networks allow for greater interaction between grooms and guests long before the big day. There are several options such as CasarCasar, Who wants home site, iCasei and MeCasei

Up to 9 months before

Close the guest list. To close a number of vendors, you will need to have the number of people attending the party. You will need the full names and addresses of everyone.
Choose the godparents, bridesmaids and bridesmaids. There are not a certain number of groomsmen and bridesmaids, but it is important to have good judgment especially regarding the size of the altar.Is it common (and natural!)? To fall apart? couples (for example, inviting his brother and, instead of his three-month-old girlfriend, a single childhood friend) to have only the dearest people around. The invitation to the parents of the children coming into the church is also important so that they can plan.
Search for wedding photographers and videographers. Visit the studios and check out the portfolio of previous events to see if the language they use appeals to you. Once again, it's worth the tip to meet at least three professionals.
Book the buffet service and start thinking about the menu. Do not spare visits to different suppliers, as food and drink are the most important items of the party. It is worth attending tastings to know the quality of the place and choose what will be on the menu.
Decide what will be the musical attraction of the party. DJ, band, both? Remember that music is the soul of the wedding party so this item should be chosen with even more special attention by the newlyweds. As with all other vendors, it's worth meeting a lot of professionals, looking for references, and asking to stop by the next wedding party the musicians are working on.
Choose the decorator.It's time to start thinking about church flowers and also about every party decoration. To help with this mission, it is worth meeting with some decorator options for inspiration and guidance on what you think.
Close the invitations. Visit specialized printers and if you have no idea what your invitations will look like, ask for directions and tips from previous templates.
Start reducing dress options. You don't have to rush to decide yet, but it's important to start discarding some options and start focusing.
Go to the dermatologist and the dentist. It is important to start skin treatments well in advance of the big day. If you want to do some dental treatment, it is also important to go after it.

Up to 6 months before

Close the decoration. After researching a lot, it's time to define with the decorator how your party will be decorated.
Order cake, sweet and well married. After all, a wedding party without sweets is not a wedding party!
Close the drinks. Especially if the party has a drink bar.
Close the honeymoon. Choose a destination that has everything to do with the bride and groom! Honeymoon is only once in a lifetime! To give the money a boost, it is worth including travel quotas in the gift list. Also check passport and visas.
Choose your dress. The time has come! Enjoy and set the date for the first test with the seamstress.
Start thinking about the party favors. Do you have any idea what you want to give out to guests as a souvenir of your wedding? Eating things are always successful. Start budgeting.
Start thinking about Bride's Day. It's time to budget on various salons and also start researching hair and makeup suggestions for the big day.
Set the colors of the bridesmaids' dresses. If you choose the color of the bridesmaids' dresses, be sure to let them know at the last minute. The sooner the better and remember to prioritize the choice of the mothers of the couple.
Lingerie tea? Bachelorette? Meet with the bridesmaids to discuss your expectations for your last big party before the wedding. Ask them for help in organizing.
Pick up the documents and set the date of the civil marriage. Bureaucracy is bureaucracy. The sooner you get organized, the sooner you get rid of it. Make sure you have all the necessary documents and if any are missing, see what it takes to provide.
List your favorite songs. The band or DJ will certainly have a pre-set set list, but the engagement of the couple is key to making the soundtrack more personalized. You can not miss his favorite song, hers and also the couple.
If you end up at the gym and close your mouth! Now is the final stretch! It is worth asking for a special training and become the best friend of grilled lettuce salad.

Up to 3 months before

Make the gift list. Offer at least two store options to the guests. For parents and godparents, it is worth making special requests.
Send the invitations. If you have the opportunity to hand the invitations in hand, this is always a more delicate and charming option. But you'd rather deliver in advance than take too long to make time for that uncle who lives far away.
Close the menu with the buffet. Define what you will distribute to your guests and place the order.
Follow the definition of the groom's outfit. The advance does not have to be the same as the wedding dress, but it is good not to leave this choice to the last minute. If the sponsors are going to rent the clothes, it is worth distributing the cards with phone and address of the chosen tailor.
Choose the clothes of the page and the ladies. It is the same tip to indicate to the parents of the children the store in which they should rent the outfit.
Book the wedding night room. Having a good rest after the party and then traveling is a good thing. But do not let the glamor aside, after all, this will be your first night of marriage.
Buy the rings. A great outing option for the couple already enjoying the pre-wedding mood. It gets even more romantic with a nice dinner after.
Buy your accessories. Shoe, wreath, jewelry and shoes. It's their turn!
Schedule the photo shoot with the groom. Photos are a beautiful and romantic option to make the decoration of the party.
Define the bouquet. Choose size and flowers and order now. Also decide if you want a bouquet to enter the church and another to throw to friends. Take the opportunity to also order the flowers that will be on the lapels of the groom, parents and groomsmen.
Mark the hair and makeup proof. With the references you've accumulated all these months at hand, it's time to test your ideas to look great on the big day.
Mark the engaged course. Search for the church you are going to marry and find out about upcoming dates available.
Close the party favors. Define what you will distribute to your guests and groomsmen and place the order.

Up to 2 months before

Rent the bride's car. If it's not a family member who will take you to the church, it's time to look for a car rental company and set the date for the big day, and hire the driver.
Set the order of the procession. What is the order of groomsmen to enter the church?
Choose dance music with the groom. It is also worth starting a quick dance lessons not to make ugly on the big day.
Cut the hair. If you are going to trim the ends, it is best to do it now so that there is some time for hair to grow if you regret it. Remember that this is not the time to make very radical changes in the look.
Do a skin cleanser. It's important not to clean up too close to the big day, as your face often turns red.
Schedule the tasting of the party menu. There is still time to make any changes or supplements if necessary.

1 month before

Finalize the delivery of the invitations. If someone is still missing, now is the time.
Get final details with all suppliers. Contact all contractors to see if everything is right and set for the big day.
Enjoy your last bachelorette party with friends. Enjoy your bridal shower, lingerie tea or tea bar.
Take care of the rings. Take them to polish and record the names of the newlyweds.
Dine with the groomsmen and bridesmaids. Take the date to deliver the souvenirs.

1 week before

Choose the lingerie. For the wedding day and also for the wedding night. Decide if you will wear any that you won at the lingerie shower (if any) or go shopping. More than ever, you will surely want to impress on the first night of marriage.
Confirm the suppliers. Contact all contractors to find out if everything is ok, confirm the party address and arrange the delivery time. Make a copy of all the contracts and give them to the ceremonialist so she can check on the day if everything is coming right.
Take the last test of the dress. And look how beautiful you will look!
Pack your bags. And make sure you are carrying all the necessary documents.
Pack the wedding night bag. They should include your lingerie, the next day's clothes and toiletries.
Soften the wedding shoe. It is worth using it a little at home, applying moisturizer and even testing if it is more comfortable with a special insole.
Define who will do what. Choose who will take your wedding night bag to the party, who will take your wedding dress to the store (if rented) or to the laundry and so on. Delegating duties in advance to mom, bridesmaids, and friends is the best way to keep your head warm on small things on your wedding day.
Anticipate what you can in the salon. Hair removal, eyebrows and nails can be done between two days and the eve of the wedding so as not to leave everything accumulated for the big day.
Supply the new home with the essentials. Before going out on your honeymoon, make sure there is water, toilet paper, toiletries and food that won't spoil by the time you go home.
Enjoy the eve of the wedding. Get plenty of sleep, drink plenty of water, eat well, do lymphatic drainage and massage and enjoy the last days of single before the party. This will probably be one of the happiest days of your life and the sooner you start enjoying it, the more good memories you'll have to keep.

On wedding day

Today is not the day to solve any problem! But we know that unforeseen happen. If so, delegate the solution to the family or sponsors. This is also what you can count on.
Be sure to eat, but eat light foods. Light foods such as salads and juices are the ideal choice for your wedding day. Do not stew, but also hold so that you do not feel weakness within the church.
Enjoy your day! Wake up later, take a long shower, listen to your favorite music, and thank your parents for the party. Call friends for the Bride's Day and relax. The great day has come!
Don't be too late to enter the church! While a certain delay of the bride raises some expectation, but don't let the religious ceremony take more than 15 minutes to get you started.
Live the marriage intensely. It was months of preparation and anxiety for a night that is perhaps the fastest of your life. Enjoy every minute, every step, without haste. Enjoy the presence of your loved ones, enjoy every detail of the ceremony and party and celebrate the love. And never forget: You're very lucky to have found the lid of your pan.

Use Le Baragosse Checklist to Plan Your Wedding

Check here the table that will facilitate the organization of each step of your wedding. To edit it with the ceremony date and check the deadlines for making each list item, just open the link, click the? File? and then "Make a copy". The file will be saved to your Drive, which is the virtual space that Gmail email offers.

If you have any questions, leave a comment to receive further guidance. Share the spreadsheet with your fiancé and name who will be responsible for each task, so you divide up to prevent wedding planning from becoming a burden on the couple's routine.