I found this 6 month plan on the internet which is fab!
Six Months in Advance of Your Lesbian Wedding:
* Pick a date
* Tell Friends and Family of your intentions
* Throw an Engagement Party
* Begin Notebook or other organization system to keep track of estimates, ideas and to-do lists.
* Make a guest list
* Plan theme or tone of wedding
* Hire Wedding Planner (if you're using one)
* Make a preliminary Budget
* Meet with potential officiants
* Meet with lawyer to draw up paperwork -- especially in places that do not have gay marriage or civil unions.
* Visit potential locations for ceremony and reception and sign contract (Note popular places are often booked more than one year in advance.)
* Visit a bridal show or start getting estimates for
1. Florist
2. Caterer
3. Photographer or videographer
4. DJ or Musicians
5. Invitation printing
Three to Four Months before Your Lesbian Wedding:
* Order wedding invitations
* Send "save the date" announcements to out of town guests
* Shop for and buy wedding rings
* Decide what you're going to wear and order wedding dresses, tuxes, or special outfits
* Shop for and taste wedding cakes
* Register for Gifts
* Reserve limos if you're going to use them
* Arrange for accommodations for out of town guests
* Reserve wedding night room for bride & bride
* Decide on wedding party members
* Choose and set menu with caterer
* Sign contracts with photographer, florist, DJ or musicians
* Start planning honeymoon
Two to Three Months Before Your Lesbian Wedding:
* Mail invitations
* Write vows
* Attend bridal shower
* Finalize ceremony with officiant
* Order wedding cake
* Schedule wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
* Purchase wedding attire
* If you're going to change your names, file paperwork
One to Two Months Before Your Lesbian Wedding:
* Work out music selection with DJ
* Finalize ceremony
* Finalize honeymoon plans
* Meet with photographer to plan shot list
* Buy gifts for attendants
* Confirm menu and number of guests with caterer
* Apply for marriage license, civil union certificate or domestic partnership paperwork
* Send thank you cards as gifts come in
* Contact any guests who have not RSVPed
The Last Two Weeks Before Your Lesbian Wedding:
* Make sure your still want to get married (kidding!)
* Reconfirm all arrangements, including times of set-up and delivery with music, photographer, caterers, wedding site and car service
* Write and rehearse toasts for rehearsal dinner and wedding dinner
* Finalize honeymoon plans, including arranging pet sitting, etc while gone
* Assign day of wedding responsibilities to your wedding party
* Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
* Try on your wedding attire and make sure it all still fits
* Do something special for yourself, like a manicure or massage
* Try to get sleep, so you're rested for the big day
The Wedding day:
* Walk down the aisle
* Live happily ever after!
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