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12 Month Wedding Checklist

After the engagement dust settles, you'll need to get down to the business of planning your wedding.

Wedding planning can be no small undertaking so we've put together a 12 Month Wedding Checklist to help you stay focused and organized. Listed below is the entire 12 month list - however, for a printable version, please visit http://www.thewedclub.com/weddingchecklist.html

12 Months Before

• Select a wedding date and time
• Start a budget and establish who will pay what expenses
• Determine style and size of the wedding you want (including the guest list)
• Reserve a location for both the ceremony and reception
• Book your photographer
• Book your wedding consultant
• Check with your wedding officiant for any pre-marital requirements
• Create a personal wedding website

9 Months Before

• Alert out-of-town guests of your wedding date and location
• Research accommodations and have a list available for out-of-town guests
• Finalize color scheme, style of wedding and attire
• Select wedding party
• Start shopping for your wedding gown and bridesmaid's dresses
• Check and secure any rental needs
• Book your ceremony music
• Book your reception entertainment (DJ or live band)Book your videographer
• Book your florist
• Book a bakery and cake
• Select travel agent specializing in honeymoons and book your honeymoon
• Start your honeymoon registry
Book your caterer

6 Months Before

• Order wedding gown
• Choose headpiece and bridal accessories
• Order bridesmaids dress (be sure to get correct measurements)
• Select men's formalwear
• Start your wedding gift registry
• Shop for wedding rings and bands
• Make transportation arrangements
• Book any additional décor
• Arrange for newspaper announcements

4-5 Months Before

• Select your invitation style and wording
• Finalize guest list
• Order all invitations and other stationary
• Book beverage caterer (espresso bar and/or traditional bar services)
• Shop for wedding favors
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• Select the reception menu
• Meet with hair and makeup stylist for wedding day look - do a trial run
• Check for marriage requirements and blood testing laws
• Select and coordinate mother's dresses and accessories
• Make appointment for first fittings for all bridal attire

2-3 Months Before

• Shop for gifts for your attendants
• Schedule 2nd fitting for bridal attire
• Reserve men's formalwear
• Confirm ceremony and reception locations
• Confirm details with all wedding professionals involved
• Finalize honeymoon plans; apply for passports and/or visas if required
• Book accommodations and flights for out town guests
• Select a calligraphy expert to address invitations
• Mail out invitations
• Purchase wedding day accessories: ring pillows, candles, glasses & cake knife
• Book rehearsal dinner location
• Plan wedding party celebrations
• Design and order your wedding program.
• Get your marriage license

1 Month Before

• Start compiling your wedding day schedule
• Prepare a list for table assignments and order of receiving line
• Schedule final fitting for wedding dress and attendants
• Schedule formal bridal portraits
• Begin writing thank you notes
• Finalize rehearsal dinner plans
• Purchase bridal party gifts

Day Before Wedding

• Prepare payment envelopes and choose a responsible person to distribute after the wedding
• Attend Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
• Relax and go to bed early

The BIG Day!

• Eat a good breakfast and drink plenty of fluids
• Review the day's schedule
• Have your suitcases and travel documents delivered to the hotel

After the Wedding

• Get your dress cleaned and preserved
• Write and mail thank you notes
• Complete your name change kit
• Meet with photographer and videographer to finalize decisions regarding albums and video

Models

So I am beginning to work more with models now that I am expanding my portfolio into fashion. I feel it is really important no matter what industry you are in to do your homework and learn as much as possible in order to succeed. It is imperative for a photographer to be able to give a model direction and for the model to understand what it is that will give us the winning shot.

One of my all time favorite shows is America's Next Top Model. I applaud Tyra Banks for this show and her drive to help up and coming models in the business. If you are an aspiring model and are reading my blog, take a look at Tyra's site for some insight into her career and some modeling Do's and Don'ts.

Introduction

So all of you are wondering....who the heck is NYPhotoshoot Photography?

My name is Christina Martinez. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
My love affair with photography began at the age of 17 while studying at Fashion Industries high school. Inspired by New York City's skyline and the millions of chances to capture all the wonderful traits of this city and it's inhabitants. I began working professionally as a freelance photographer five years ago when I met my husband. He inspired me to pursue my career and so that others could view the world through my photos.

I have always worked as a 9-5er in Manhattan. Pencil pushing job that just seemed unsatisfying. Once I picked up a camera again I was hooked. All of us needs something to be passionate about in order to feel like our lives mean something, for us to leave our mark. Photography is my calling.

Hopefully you will follow me on this journey and love my photos. I want to know how they make you feel, so don't be shy to tell me.