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  A practical guide for the destination bride. Keep in mind that the most popular months for weddings in North Carolina are May, June, September and October.

I would highly recommend that you contract your wedding professionals very early for any of these months.

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Twelve to Sixteen Months before the wedding

(Sixteen for May, June, September and October weddings)

• Determine the type of wedding you want.
• Select a wedding date and time. (Consider two alternate dates.)
• Visit with your clergy to set date and time of wedding.
• Set a tentative budget.
• Sign a contract with your Reception. (And caterer if necessary.)
• Sign a contract with your Photographer. (Hire an experienced professional.)
• Sign a contract with your Videographer.
• Sign a contract with your Band or Disk Jockey. (Make sure you hear them play first.)
• Make arrangements for Music and Soloist at ceremony.

• Select wedding attendants, yours and his.
• Decide on your color scheme.
• Compile names and addresses of your guests.
• Choose your wedding gown and headpiece.
• Choose bridesmaids' dresses and accessories.
• Register your preferences at the bridal registries of your choice.

• Select and contract your limousine service.
• Help both mothers coordinate and select their dresses.
• Verify that all wedding attire has been ordered.
• Select your Florist and reserve the date.
• Complete your guest list. 
• Order invitations and other stationery needs.
• Start planning your honeymoon.
• Choose your wedding rings.
• Announce your engagement in the newspaper.
• Hire limousine or specialty transportation.