Six to twelve months before the wedding:
Announce engagement Choose type of
wedding, size, formal, informal Set
wedding date & time Choose color
theme for wedding Plan budget & who
will pay for what Choose and reserve wedding
location Select officiant, pastor or
judge, for ceremony Choose and reserve reception location
Select wedding rings Select & order
wedding dress & accessories Select a
caterer, florist, limousine Select a
photographer, videographer Select
entertainment, band or DJ Begin guest
list Send save the date cards and emails Select members of the wedding
party Register gift choices at bridal
registries
Four months before the wedding:
Determine rehearsal time
Determine rehearsal dinner location
Select bridesmaid's dresses & accessories
Select groom's attire Select
groomsmen's attire Plan the bridal shower,
bachelor party, etc. Order shower
invitations Order wedding
invitations
Two months before the wedding:
Finalize guest list Mail wedding
invitations Mail announcement to
newspapers Arrange lodging for
out-of-town guests Get marriage
license Purchase guest book & pen set
Order wedding cake & cake top Order
favors, cake knife & server Flower
girl basket - ring pillow Toasting
glasses - unity candle Place cards -
garter, etc. Order wedding programs
Purchase gifts for wedding party Plan
details of wedding & reception
One month before the wedding:
Finalize details of rehearsal dinner
Mail invitations for rehearsal dinner
Prepare maps and directions if needed
Arrange for final fitting of gown
Arrange for final fitting of bridesmaid's dresses
Schedule appointment with hairdresser
Schedule appointment with make-up artist
Two weeks before the
wedding: Record RSVPs
Prepare seating arrangement & name cards Record wedding gifts received
Write thank you notes Contact people
who did not respond Break in wedding
shoes Confirm times, locations &
details with: Wedding party - rental
services Florist - caterer - cake
- officiant Photographer - videographer Entertainment - limousine
Hair stylist & make-up artist Wedding &
reception sites
One week before the wedding:
Pick-up rental tuxes for groom & groomsmen
Try on all wedding attire before the wedding
Pack for honeymoon Confirm honeymoon
reservations Prepare wedding day fees
Arrange for rental returns Give final
counts to caterer
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