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Gay Marriage Planner
10-12 Months Before

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

Follow these planning steps 10-12 months before the date of your gay marriage or commitment ceremony.

  • Create a planning notebook with a calendar.
  • Create a guest list.
  • Visit and reserve a location and venue.
  • Solicit a pastor, magistrate or officiate for the ceremony.
  • Create a budget.
  • Host an announcement party for family and friends.
  • Consider hiring a wedding planner.
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