Just engaged and wondering how to plan your dream wedding?. We have carefully drafted things to do month by month that will make your wedding memorable and the talk of the town.
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7-month wedding checklist for Ghanaian brides
Monthly guide on what to do when planning for your wedding
Ewurasi Adepa
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7 Months before
Determine your budget
Make a guest list
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Select the venue
Select the caterer
Start looking at invitations
Look for your , photographer, band, DJ, and videographer.
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- 6 months before
Start shopping for your wedding dress
Buy wedding bands
5 Months Out
Book the bride and groom's transportation (limo, specialty car, etc.)
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Book the honeymoon
Buy or rent the groom’s tuxedo and wedding gown
- 4 Months before
Have your final tasting with the caterer
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Choose your cake
Select groomsmen's attire and schedule fittings within the month
Select the bridesmaids' dresses and schedule fittings within the month
Hair and makeup trial
- 3 months before
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Order the invitations cards
Select bible readings
Meet with the officiant and invite him or her to the rehearsal dinner
- 2 months before
Send the wedding invitations (with RSVPs due one month before the wedding)
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First dress fitting
Pick up your marriage license
Buy wedding-party gifts
- 1 month before
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Assemble gift bags
Pay your vendors in full
Create a seating chart
Have a final venue walk-through
- Final Week
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Confirm appointment with hair stylist and makeup
Getting a massage
Final dress fitting
Pack your bags for the honeymoon
Lay out all the items (rings, invitations, etc.) that you want your photographer to capture.
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