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Summer Wedding Checklist

Summer is coming up, and if you are planning to get married this summer, it is time to make sure that you have everything in place. In addition to the standard wedding needs, there are some extra things which are specific to summertime nuptials. Make sure that you have not overlooked anything with this handy summer wedding checklist.

Venues and Wedding Coordinator: This is certainly tops on the list. If you desire the services of a professional wedding planner to coordinate your event from beginning to end, hopefully you have already hired her. However, it is not too late to decide that you want to hire a coordinator just to make sure that the wedding day itself runs smoothly. Definitely be sure that all contracts are signed and delivered for both the ceremony and reception venues, if you have not already done so.

Musicians, Photographer, and Florist: By the early spring, your wedding vendors should be in place. However, you do still have some time to work on specific details. Your florist will certainly need to have your final bouquet and centerpiece selections made a few months in advance so that all the necessary blossoms and supplies can be ordered. However, as long as you have all song requests and a list of desired photographs in to the musicians and photographer a month before the wedding, that should be sufficient.

Caterer and Baker: Good caterers go fast, so hopefully you already have yours booked! Most caterers will want your final menu in a month or two before the event, and then the complete head count within one or two weeks before the reception date. Unless you are shooting for Sylvia Weinstock, you can still probably hire a great baker at this point if you have not already done so (but don’t wait any longer!). Plan on getting together on the finished wedding cake concept at least a month before your wedding, and don’t forget to coordinate with your florist if you want fresh flowers for your cake decorations.

Wedding Attire: A bride should absolutely have her summer wedding gown ordered by now, and it is also time to make the choices on the veil, headpiece, bridal jewelry, and shoes. If you have not yet ordered your bridal gown, work with a bridal shop on a rush order ASAP!

Transportation, Bridesmaid Gifts, Beauty Appointments: By early spring make sure to have your limos and beauty appointments scheduled. Bridesmaid gifts do not take as long, but why not get that important detail checked off your list now, rather than leave it until things are ultra-busy at the last minute?

Summer Extras: In the summer, especially for an outdoor wedding, be sure to plan for the things which will make the experience pleasant for everyone. That means things like suncreen wipes and possibly insect repellent (either to wear or environmental, like tiki torches and citronella candles), plenty of bottled water to offer guests as they arrive to the ceremony, pretty paper fans (great combo with the wedding programs), and a tent for shade. Don’t overlook the possible need for renting air conditioning units for a tented summer wedding, and also make sure that you have a rain plan in place in case of inclement weather for an outdoor event.

With everything checked off of your list, it should be smooth sailing ahead to your summer wedding!

Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about weddings, style, and etiquette. At http://silverlandjewelry.com/, we have all the greatest bridesmaid gifts. We are pleased to offer free shipping on all jewelry orders over $99.

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