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GENERAL WEDDING CHECKLIST 
WHAT is to be done WHEN? 
6 months before your wedding 
  Coordinate the date of your wedding with your families 
  Prepare a general cost overview 
  Make a decision how and where you want to celebrate 
  Provide a preliminary guest list 
  Collect all required papers and documents for  the marriage and the civil registry office  
5 months before your wedding 
  Arrange the official registration for marriage with the civil registry office (don’t forget to 
bring all necessary documents) 
  Make an appointment with the pastor to discuss the ceremony and musical background 
  Choose the venue for your wedding party  
  Order and create announcements  in newspapers, invitation cards, place cards and menu 
cards  
  Make an appointment with the photographer  
  Book the music band 
  Order a wedding carriage or a limousine 
  Where will you be going on honeymoon? (Keep in mind that vaccinations are required for 
long distance travels 
4 months before your Wedding 
  Choose your witnesses, bridesman, bridesmaids  and bridal children 
  A wedding candle is a beautiful souvenir of your religious wedding ceremony.- be creative 
and design your own candle!  
  Send out the invitation cards and (personally) invite your guests 
  Buy wedding dress and matching accessoires , wedding suit and shoes 
  Take a vacation for your honeymoon and apply for extra vacation days