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Groom's Calendar

9-12 Months before Wedding Date
- Set Wedding Date (keep in mind to always have an alternate in case venues are booked)
- Research venues:
  - Ceremony
  - Reception Site
  - Rehearsal Dinner
- Start on your budget
- Book your venues and put down your deposit
- Select a Best man, groomsmen, & ushers
6-8 Months before Wedding Date
- Interview caterers, music (d.j. or band), photographer
- Request time off from your employer for wedding &/or honeymoon
- Figure out your total wedding budget
- Start your guest list (you can always downsize later)
- Start planning honeymoon
- Arrange limo service/transportation
- Book a block of rooms at a hotel for out of town guests
3-5 Months before Wedding Date
- Book Honeymoon
- Double check your guest list and finalize
- Send out invitations
- Pick out your wedding rings
- Select tuxedo style and don't forget to get measured at Your authorized Ameri-Tux specialist
2 Months before Wedding Date
- Purchase Groomsmen gifts and a gift for your bride
- Finalize ceremony details with officiant
- Set date for bachelor party
1 Month before Wedding Date
- Pick up marriage license
- Pick up wedding bands and double check if inscribed for misspellings
- Call to confirm with caterer, musician/DJ, photographer, etc.
1 week before Wedding Date
- Get your haircut
- Double check honeymoon reservations
- Have final tuxedo fitting at Your authorized Ameri-Tux specialist
- Pack your bags for the big day
Day Before the Wedding
- RELAX
- Get plenty of sleep
The Wedding Day
- BE ON TIME!