Checklist
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Task |
By When |
Who |
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Determine place and date of event |
2-3 weeks prior to event |
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Contact officiant |
If clergy, prior to birth. Otherwise, 2–3 weeks before |
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Create guest list (This is a good thing to do before baby is born and have it ready to go) |
Before birth |
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Mail out (snail? Email? phone calls?) invites (If you are sending printed invites, these can be ready to print before the baby is born – just add in name, date, etc.) |
2–3 weeks prior to ceremony |
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Determine menu and order food (Bagels, lox, tuna, egg salad, etc., are standard fare.) |
2 weeks prior to ceremony |
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Design ceremony (Again this can be done before baby is born – fill in the blanks later) |
Before birth; finalize 1 week before ceremony |
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Special items – is there a special kiddush cup you want to use? A gift you want to give your newborn child? A special blanket or outfit for the baby? |
10 days before ceremony |
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Roles – If you want individuals to read parts, sing, or prepare talks or blessings, invite them to do so. |
1 week prior to ceremony |
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Print out ceremonies |
Days before ceremony |
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Decorations – do you want flowers? Balloons? Parents of a child of mixed heritage, often incorporate elements of that heritage in the decorations. |
Days before ceremony |
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Tzedakah – do you want guests to make donations to a certain charity in honor of your baby? Put this in the invite or have handouts available at the ceremony |
Days before ceremony |
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