Getting married the catholic way, requires a lot of planning, both for the nuptials and reception. Once you have found a suitable partner, the process of marriage actually begins. What follows is a long list of things, both the Bride and the Groom have to do. Some of the important things to take care of are mentioned here.

• Fix the engagement day.
• Buy the engagement dress and rings.
• Decide on the Civil Registration and Wedding date.
• Keep all documents required for the church and civil registration ready.
• Meet the parish priest of both your parishes and inform them.
• Collect the schedule for the marriage preparation course.
• Book the reception venue, caterer, band, video/photographer, comp ere, florist, decorator, thermocol decorator; choir, printer, etc.
• Start looking for your gown/dress maker and tailor.
• Arrange for a toastmaster.
• Order the invitation cards and prepare your guest list.
• Choose your florist and discuss your preferences.
• Order your gown/suit and other accessories
• Agree on the menu with the caterer.
• Prepare your trousseau.
• Select the wedding rings.
• Meet the compere and discuss details of the reception.
• Make your wedding day appointment with the hairdresser.
• Have a final dress/suit fitting.
• Buy gifts if required for the family and relatives
• Make arrangements for your Bachelor/Spinster party and 'Royce' party. Invite your guest accordingly.
• Confirm the arrangements you have made with the caterer, band, compere, transport, photographer,Videographer, choir, hairdresser, beauticians.
• Try out your wedding dress with all the accessories pick up your wedding rings
• Appoint people for the liturgical reading at the nuptials.

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