The Countdown
Months Before
View wedding invitation styles and research proper wording.
Discuss menu ideas with your caterer.
Look for the groom’s tux and decide what groomsmen will wear.
Get ideas for wedding favors.
Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties.
Choose your baker and finalize wedding cake.
Research and book your rehearsal dinner location.
Get ideas for wedding hair and makeup.
Order wedding cake
Decide on traditional outfits for traditional ceremony
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Weeks Before 1-2
Have your final wedding gown fitting.
Confirm all of your beauty appointments.
Finalize your vows for the ceremony.
Pack for your wedding night and honeymoon.
Confirm dates/times/locations with all vendors.
Make arrangements for the traditional wedding
Months Before
Finalize the menu with your caterer.
Order wine, champagne, liquor, etc.
Order wedding favors.
Order wedding rings to allow time for engraving.
Place orders for letter of proposal and acceptance
letter
Arrangement for eru-iyawo should be made
Family of the bride should also make arrangements for gifts
that will be given to the grooms family(this is optional)
Months Before
Conclude on all plans for the traditional wedding
Order your wedding favors.
Schedule your last tasting and finalize menu.
Choose your getaway! Finalize wedding transportation.
Finalize and book honeymoon.
Mail out invitations.
Book wedding day beauty appointments.
Finalize music play list.
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2
WEDDING DAY
Try to eat breakfast and drink plenty of fluids.
Take a bath – it’s very relaxing.
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Month Before 1
Begin writing your vows if applicable.
Begin whitening your teeth for your wedding day.
Purchase bridesmaid gifts.
Purchase groomsmen gifts.
Weeks Before
Pick up your wedding rings.
Research how to change your name.
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