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a variety of reasons. Some
couples feel that a more
intimate ceremony is more
their style. Other couples get
nervous at the idea of
taking vows in front of a
room full of people. Whether
you are thinking of eloping
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reasons or a reason all your
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Same-Sex Marriages, Civil Unions and
Partnerships are
not legal in most
States and countries world-wide.
Please see
Marriage Cities and  
Legalities for the most recent laws
and requirements; this is crucial if you
are planning a destination wedding. A
judge, justice of the peace, relative or
a close friend can sanction your union
symbolically.  If you are planning a
religious ceremony, consult the clergy
or  someone in the congregation to
perform the ceremony.
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Your Wedding usually begins 6
to 12 months before the Big
Day

During this time you should:

Announce your engagement and set

Meet with your parents and future
in-laws.

Discuss the budget with your fiancé.

Reserve the ceremony site; reception
sit and the officiant.

Select members of the wedding party.

Meet with potential wedding
consultants.

Interview and sign contracts with
vendors: i.e. photographer, baker,
florist and caterer.

Buy wedding insurance.

Select attendants attire.
Order fresh
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or next-day delivery.
3 to 6 Months before your gay
or lesbian wedding, it is wise
to:

Meet with the officiant and discuss
your ceremony and any pre-marital
counseling requirements.

Meet with musicians to select music
for the ceremony.

Meet with your fiancé and both
mothers to make your guest list.

Order the wedding cake, invitations,
announcements and personal
stationery. This can be done online at
sites like
www.invitationsbydawn.com
or through your local stationer.

Make honeymoon plans and
reservations.

Assist your fiancé’s family with
rehearsal dinner plans.

Create a wedding registry.

Check marriage license requirements
for your state, etc.

Arrange necessary documents if
planning a destination wedding.

Choose and order wedding bands
and have them engraved.

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4 to 6 Weeks before your
same-sex wedding, it is
important that you:

Mail your invitations.

Write thank-you notes as gifts arrive.

Have programs printed for the
ceremony.

Discuss life insurance, a will and other
legal documents with your fiancé.

Select a gift for your bride/groom.

Submit wedding/civil union
announcements to local newspaper.

Assist your baker in designing a
special cake to surprise your fiancé at
the rehearsal dinner or reception.

With the reception in mind, take a few
dance lessons to perfect your style.

Choose a hairstyle that complements
your headpiece.

Schedule time with your make-up
artist.
7 Days before your marriage,
be sure to:

Notify caterer of the final number of
guests.

Review final details with your florist,
baker, photographer and musicians.
Confirm honeymoon reservations and
begin packing.

Have your gown/tux delivered.
Go over details with attendants such
as accommodations, transportation
and the complete schedule of wedding
events.

Confirm final rehearsal dinner
arrangements with your fiancé’s family.

Along with your fiancé, write as many
thank-you notes as possible, before
the wedding.

Put together a “Survival Kit” for the
ceremony with: extra hosiery, nail
polish, scissors, needle and thread,
aspirin, etc.

See your hairstylist for a last minute
trim.

Secure the marriage/civil union license
with your fiancé
.
1 Day before you say “I, Do”
prepare to:

Greet Out-of-town guests as they
arrive or have someone meet them at
the airport.

Attend the bridesmaids´ luncheon or
bachelors´/bachellorette party.

Prepare everything that you need to
take to the church or wedding venue.

Pamper yourself with a massage,
manicure and pedicure.

Attend the rehearsal dinner.

Find a quiet moment to exchange gifts
with your fiancé.
Your Wedding Day

Send heartfelt thanks to both sets of
parents.

Have a friend mail your wedding
announcements
The Reception or Party

Traditional seating for a formal
reception is the rule. If you are doing a
party, the dinner seating it is easiest
to have relatives nearest the
newlyweds, then friends and
fellow-workers. Of course, a buffet
works well for after any type of
ceremony.
See
Marriage Cities and Travel for
ideas.

Wedding favors are thoughtful
mementos given by the newlyweds to
their wedding guests as a symbol of
gratitude for sharing their special day.
The Honeymoon

If you are planning to honeymoon,
check the destination carefully. Be
sure you choose a destination and
lodging that accepts same-sex couples.
2 to 3 Months before your Civil Union
or Wedding,  it is necessary to:


Address the invitations and
announcements

Visit a formal wear shop with your
Fiancée

Buy your attendant's gifts

Ask friends and family who are not in
the wedding party to do a special
reading during the ceremony
or by greeting guests at the reception

Plan the bridesmaid´s luncheon and
bachelor's dinner

Determine the need for baby-sitting
services during the wedding weekend

Discuss menu details with the caterer

Send your guests information on local
accommodations

Schedule a time for the rehearsal

Select wedding extras: guest book,
ring pillow, favors and of course,
something old, something new,
something borrowed and something
blue

Arrange transportation from the
ceremony to the reception for the two
of you, your immediate families and
the wedding party