Planning a Wedding Journal How long do you think an engagement should be? What do you think a couple needs to do and decide before they are married?

Creative Proposals Treasure Hunt Surprise Date What are some others?

Engagement Engagement is a time to plan your wedding. But more important than that is, it is a time to see your intended spouse as a spouse. Do you really want the marriage to take place, or not. This is a time to evaluate your relationship.

Two Months Ahead Set date, interview Formal or informal reception Reception hall – reserve Invitation list Arrange reception Choose bridesmaids and best man Choose clothing for self and others Order invitations Ceremony time Rings Plan honeymoon Flowers Register at store Plan future home

One Month Ahead Gifts for bridesmaids and best man. Medical exam Marriage license Hair styled and perm Showers Wedding portrait Wedding gown finished Mail invitations Order wedding cake Newspaper announcement prepared Transportation Preparations to record and display gifts. Final plans for reception

Two Weeks Ahead Record gifts received Take announcement to newspaper Check on caterer Check reception seating and decorations Arrange for moving and packing Check personal trousseau Check clothing for wedding party

One Week Ahead Hair appointment Final recheck on reception Final guest estimate to caterer Flowers

Wedding Day It is a big day and you do not want to be too stressed or tired to enjoy it. RELAX!

Expense List OUCH Who pays for all of this?

Bride’s Parents Personal trousseau Announcements Photographs Rental of reception hall Wedding and Bridesmaids dresses Transportation Refreshments at reception Wedding cake Flowers for reception Fees for Music

Groom’s Parents Clothes for wedding Own travel expenses Wedding Breakfast Wedding Gift

Bride Groom’s ring Wedding gift for groom Presents for bridesmaids Medical exam Assist in parents’ expenses

Groom Marriage license Bride’s ring Bride’s bouquet and corsage Boutonnieres for men Flowers for mothers Gift for best man Honeymoon

Jacobson Marital Roles Scale Handout Are you traditional or equalitarian?

Internet Review

Next Time! Wedding and Reception Test and Notebook Due

Video “How to Plan the Perfect Wedding.”