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6 to 8 Weeks Before Your Wedding

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42 to 56 days to go. It's time to get the beauty treatments, hair and makeup and other TLC services booked and getting those invites out. Read on to find out more...

6 to 8 Weeks Before Your Wedding

6 to 8 Weeks before you Wedding:

  • Mail wedding invitations. Include accommodation choices and a map to assist guests in finding the ceremony and reception sites
  • Maintain a record of RSVPs and all gifts received. Send a thank-you note upon receipt of gifts (this can also be done after the wedding and honeymoon)
  • Determine hair style and make-up
  • Schedule to have your hair, make-up and nails done the day of the wedding (as well as trails if needed)
  • Schedule beauty and body treatments e.g. tanning sessions
  • Finalise shopping for wedding day accessories such as toasting glasses (if needed), ring pillow, guest book etc.
  • If taking your fiancés name, change name and address on drivers license, insurance policies, subscriptions, bank account etc, where possible.
  • Select and reserve wedding attire for groom, ushers, father of the bride and ring bearer.
  • Obtain marriage license (if required)
  • Find 'something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a lucky penny (or cent) for your shoe'
  • Purchase gifts for wedding attendants
  • Finalise your menu, beverage and alcohol order

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