Maid of Honor Checklist
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-Help's the bride select bridesmaid's attire
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-Help Address Invitations and Place Cards
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-Attends as many Prenupital Events as possible
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-Organizes Bridemads' gift to the bride
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-Usually gives an individual gift to the couple
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-Makes sure that all the Bridesmaids, the flower girl and the ring bearer are at fittings, the rehearsal and the ceremony on time
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-Is expected to attend the rehearsal and is included at the rehearsal dinner
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-Walks in processional and recessional
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-Holds the groom's wedding ring
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-Help with the bride's gown
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-Makes sure the bride's gown is perfect throughout the day
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-Witness the signing of the marriage certificate
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-Stands in the receiving line
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-Keeps the bride on schedule
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-Helps the Bride change into her going away clothes
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-Takes care of the bride's going and accessories at the reception
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-Pays for own wedding attire and transportation to the wedding
Best Man's Checklist
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-Ogranizes a pre-wedding party for the groom
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-Coordinates the usher's gift to the groom
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-Gives an individual gift to the couple
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-Attends the rehearsal dinner
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-Gets the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time
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-Makes sure the groom's wedding related expenses are prepared
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-Makes sure the groom's marriage license is with him
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-Deliveres the payments to vendors on the wedding day
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-Enters the sanctuary wit the groom
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-Holds the bride's wedding ring
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-Makes sure all ushers are properly atiired and on time
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-Witness the signing of the marriage certificate
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-Helps welcome guests at reception
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-Helps the groom get ready for the honeymoon
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-Has a car ready for the bride and groom to leave the reception or drives them to their next destination
Bride's Chcklist
A month before
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-Obtain marriage license
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-Check on invitation responses & enter into guest list database
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-Have a final fitting for gown and dresses
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-Meet with the photographer
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-Complete all medical & dental appointments
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-Prepare agenda sheets for the wedding day to photographer, offciant, MC, etc.
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-Check for all reception accessories
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-Make arrangements to board any pets
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-Have bridesmaids attend final fitting
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-Enjoy a bachelorette part or shower
2 Weeks Before
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-Pick up gown & bridesmaids dresses
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-Confirm all travel/transport arangements
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-Call guests who have not replied
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-Assign seating for ceremony & reception
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-Have trial hair styles & make up with bridesmaids
1 Week Before
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-Reconfirm arrangements with vendors
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-Inform caterer of final acceptances numbers
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-Pack for honeymoon
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-Make up emergency kit to take with you
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-Encourage groom to have his hair cut
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-Lots of sleep, don't wear yourself out
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-Have facials, skin treatments, waxing completed
The Day Before
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-Rehearsal & rehearsal dinner
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-Give gifts to attendants/parents/bridesmaids
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-Oversee set up of reception space
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-Book spa treatment for you & the groom
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-Make sure groom & groomsmen pick up tuxedos
Wedding Day
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-Have a good, healthy breakfast
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-Have hair & make up done at least three hours ahead
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-Allow yourself & bridesmaids plenty of time to dress (two hours)
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-Make sure groom has given rings & license to best man
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-Make sure all flowers have been deiivered or picked up
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-Transfer your engagement ring to your right hand before ceremony begins
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-Be confident & happy
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-Wear a smile :)
Groom's Checklist
A month before
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-Collect wedding rings
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-Check on invitation responses & enter into guest list database
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-Complete all medical & dental appointments
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-Enjoy a bachelor party
2 Weeks Before
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-Confirm all travel/transport arrangements with bride
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-Assign duties to ushers
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-Check final detals with groomsmen
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-Plan for the wedding toast
1 Week Before
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-Reconfirm arrangements with vendors
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-Pack for honeymoon
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-Have a hair cut
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-Have lots of sleep
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-Have personal care treatment
The Day Before
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-Rehersal & rehearsal dinner
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-Give gifts to attendants/parents/bridemaids
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-Book a spa treatment for you & your bride
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-Pick up tuxedos
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-Arrange for rental returns
Wedding Day
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-Have a good, healthy breakfast
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-Get ready with plenty of time to spare
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-Give rings & license to best man
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-Pay the florist
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-Give best man the officiant's fee in a sealed envelope
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-Be confident & happy
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-When you first see your bride, give her the biggest smile you can manage :)