11 Steps in the Last Stages of Planning

You've completed the 11 Starting Steps in planning your wedding. Then you breezed through 11 More Steps in the wedding planning process. You won't be done after this next set either :) but you are getting so close... You'll be married before you know it!

With only a few weeks to go, here are some of the things you should cross off your list:

Step 1 - Obtain marriage license with fiance.

Step 2 - Pick up wedding rings with fiance.

Step 3 - Make changes to insurance policies, banking information, wills and other legal documents.

Step 4 - Select wedding present for bride/groom.

Step 5 - Make sure you have all wedding accessories - toasting goblets, ring pillow, garter, candles, guestbook, etc.

Step 6 - Reconfirm accommodations for out of town guests.

Step 7 - Finalize rehearsal and rehearsal dinner plans.

Step 8 - Finalize photography plans (Don't forget about the Flow Chart  from the Independent Wedding Association that we featured in our Charting the way to "I Do" blog post!) and work with your stylist on hair and make-up w/veil and accessories for the day of the wedding.

Step 9 - Give your final guest count to the caterer and/or hotel.

Step 10 - Assemble your wedding attire.

Step 11 - Make sure that all wedding gratuties and checks for balances due have been sent to vendors.

Bride and Groom Planner has updated the Timeline for planning! Check it out for an even more detailed list of what to do throughout the planning process, along with great tips like having a list of people giving toasts and remembering to break in your shoes before the day of the wedding!

Stay tuned to our blog for what steps to take the week of the wedding!