A Do It Yourself Wedding Planning Schedule - Part Two

You have completed Part One of your weddingBrowse for Wedding Rings
planning schedule. You've already done a lot forLook online or go to your jeweler and check out
your wedding all on your own and saved somedifferent wedding ring styles. If you want
money along the way. Are you ready for moresomething special, order it now. Engraving or
do-it-yourself wedding tips? Read on and stayspecial designs can take months to arrive.
organized with Part Two of the Do It YourselfOtherwise, just get an idea of what's out there at
Wedding Planning Schedule.this point.
8 Months Before6 Months Before
Arrange PhotographyArrange Wedding Day Transportation
For a do-it-yourself wedding, you have a fewWhether you're hiring a limo service or borrowing
different options when it comes to photography.a friend's sports car for the wedding, you need to
You can hire a professional, you can ask a friendarrange your wedding day transportation in
or relative to take photos or you can enlist youradvance. If you want to use a limo service,
wedding guests to take photos using disposableconsider using an "airport" limo service. Don't
cameras. If you decide to have a professional ormention that the limo is for your wedding and
a close friend take your wedding pictures, youyou'll save a few bucks.
should make arrangements now. If you want toReserve Men's Attire
go the disposable camera route, go ahead andMake an appointment and have your fiance and
purchase the cameras as soon as you know thehis groomsmen get fitted for formal wear. During
size of your guest list.the fitting, you can decide on accessories like
Set up Reception and Ceremony Rentalsvests or handkerchief. If you are using more
Since you're not using a big reception hall for yourcasual wear for your wedding, let the groomsmen
wedding, you'll need to arrange for all of the chairknow what they need to purchase.
and table rentals involved. Ask your contact atFind Invitation Wording
the ceremony and reception space to see whatSince you're going with do-it-yourself wedding
they provide and then start looking to fill in theinvitations, you'll need to find your own invitation
gaps. When you reserve the rental equipment, bewording. There are lots of resources to help you
sure to find out if set up and break down isalong. Check out a wedding book from your local
included - that's probably not the kind of thing thatlibrary or do an internet search. If you have a
you want to be doing yourself if you can help it.special family situation, be specific when you do
Book Officiantyour internet search. Try to use the right
Whether you use your lifetime family priest or awording, but remember nobody is going to double
non-denominational officiant, you should know thatcheck your etiquette.
the best and most charismatic officiants book upRegister for Gifts
quickly. Reserve your officiant as soon as youThe 6 month mark is a good time to register for
find one that you and your fiance like.gifts. Go to a few of your favorite stores with
Select Attendantsyour fiance and choose the items that you want
Choose your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Keepto register for. Pick items at many different price
in mind that you'll need people in these positionspoints and be practical when choosing patterns
that will be reliable when you need their help toand colors. You don't want to end up with a
make wedding favors or pack wedding gifts intojumble of different objects that don't really go
your getaway car.together.
Order Bridesmaids GownsNow you're halfway done with your wedding
Gather your bridesmaids and head to the bridalplanning and you've already saved a lot of money
store to select bridesmaids gowns. If the gownsby doing it on your own. If you keep with the
will be made by a seamstress, select patternsschedule, there's no reason why doing it yourself
and arrange for each bridesmaid to be measuredcan't be a breeze. Stay tuned for Part Three of
for her dress.the Do It Yourself Wedding Planning Schedule.