right away. Have a talk with your partner about who you'd both like to have by your sides on the big day. Once you know who you'd like to be in your party, contact them as soon as you can (preferably at least 9 months in advance) to start working out the details. Depending on how large and elaborate your wedding is, your party may include just 1 or 2 people (e.g., a maid of honor and a best man) or several (such as bridesmaids, groomsmen, a ring bearer, and a flower girl). The larger your wedding party, the more schedules you will have to coordinate. You will also need to discuss whether or not you can help cover costs such as travel and clothing expenses for your party members. Don't feel the need to have a wedding party at all, if you'd prefer to keep things really simple! Go through the list of guests that you and your future spouse put together, and decide if there is anyone else you would like to add to (or cut from) the list. Make sure you have up-to-date contact information for everyone on the list. As you continue the planning process, you can use this list to keep track of information such as which guests still need invitations and who has already RSVP'd. Try to have your final guest list written up by at least 9 months before your wedding date. Save the date cards aren't an absolute must, but they're a helpful way to give family and friends a heads up and give them time to clear their schedules. It will also give anyone who can't attend a chance to let you know well ahead of the wedding. If you're having a destination wedding or planning your wedding at a time when it might be hard for many people to attend (such as during a major holiday), try to send out save-the-dates 9 months to a year in advance. Do a search online for fun and creative save-the-date ideas, like custom magnets or buttons. If you have a wedding website, you can put the address on your save-the-dates. Once the wedding is about 2 months away, send out invitations to all the people on your guest list. Make sure you include the place, date, and time of the ceremony and reception, as well as the names of the people you are inviting. If you don't have a big budget for wedding invitations, you can save money and add a personal touch by making your own. Your invitations should also include RSVP cards and additional important information, such as dress code and menu options (if applicable). As you receive RSVPs, keep track of them on your guest list.

Summary: Reach out to people you'd like in your wedding party Finalize your guest list. Send out save-the-date cards 6 to 8 months in advance. Follow up with formal invitations 8 weeks before the wedding.

Bleaching your hair can really damage it, but a hair mask can help restore some of the moisture. You can purchase hair masks from most beauty supply stores, or you can use warmed up olive oil and massage it into your scalp and hair roots. Shampoo strips your hair of its natural moisture and oils, so avoid using it too often after you've bleached your hair. Shampoo every 2 to 3 days. If you really, really can't wait to shampoo your hair, consider a spray-in dry shampoo to absorb some of your hair's oils. Many hair care companies offer a range of products for color-treated hair, including shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments. Swap out your regular hair care products for these types of products after you've bleached your hair. It will protect your hair and maintain your color. Some companies even offer products for bleached hair if you can find an afford those types of products, they're best. Bleaching your hair will dry it out, so applying even more heat can do a lot of damage. Try not to use straighteners, blow dryers, or curling irons on bleached hair. If you absolutely have to, use a heat protectant spray first. Try out some no-heat styles, like braids and buns, or create curls with rollers. Depending on the shade of blonde you want to maintain, you'll need to re-tone your hair every 2 to 8 weeks. This will prevent your hair from reverting to a brassy blonde. When you hair starts to look brassy or yellow, it's time to re-tone! Bleached hair can easily begin to turn green when exposed to chlorine. If you can, avoid chlorinated water like pools. If you can't avoid chlorinated water, use a protectant spray designed to prevent blonde hair from turning green. Or, coat your tresses with a leave-in conditioner before swimming so your hair doesn't absorb the chlorine. You can find those products in most beauty supply stores. Alternatively, you could wear a swim cap to protect your hair.

Summary: Apply a hair mask every few weeks. Don't shampoo too frequently. Use products specifically designed for color-treated hair. Avoid using heat tools. Re-tone every 2 to 8 weeks. Avoid chlorinated water.

Moisture of any kind can warp the weave of sisal and lead to browning of the fiber, so it is important to address spills as they happen. Blot the spot dry with a clean towel. Avoid rubbing, as this will only spread the moisture. Take note of whether the spill left a stain. Even a slight change in color at the time of the spill can quickly alter the color of the rug. If you notice a stain forming, blot up the spill and then treat the area quickly. Use a brush or sponge to apply a small amount of a mild fabric detergent to the area. Make sure the area isn't oversaturated with the cleaning solution. Follow immediately by blotting the area with lukewarm water and a clean, undyed paper towel or cloth. Continue to rinse until all sudsing has stopped. Any cleanser used on the rug should have a neutral pH, like mild dish soap. Check the label for a pH value of 7. If your stain is still there or there is an odor, use 1 part vinegar mixed with 1 part water for a cleaning solution. Use the same process for an oil-based stain, but opt for a tetra solvent instead of a mild detergent. If a sisal rug gets wet, even if it is just with water, it is important to dry the rug as quickly as possible. Use a low heat setting on a hair dryer or a large fan to help you get the rug to dry faster. Dry the carpet as soon as you can to avoid warping or additional water marking.
Summary: Blot spills as they happen. Treat potential stains. Dry the rug.