| 12 Months |
Decide on ceremony & reception locations. Start Shopping for your dress; some places can take 6 months to deliver! Choose your wedding party. Discuss finances with whomever is paying for the big day & set a budget. [back to top] |
| 10 Months |
Begin your search for bakers, florists, caterers, musicians, photographers, etc. Set your appointment with clergymember if applicable. Mail Save the Date Cards if many are out of town . [back to top] |
| 8 Months |
Book your caterer, florists, muscians, photographers, etc. Choose your gown and place the order Begin registering for gifts Start the guest list [back to top] |
| 6 Months |
Start planning your honeymoon. Keep current with your budget! Plan the details with your weddng planner/vendors Find the right invitations that reflect the kind of wedding you are having (tropical, western, traditional, victorian, etc..) Shop for bridesmaid dresses Reserve blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Make sure anything you are renting is reserved (tables, chairs, linens, etc.) [back to top] |
| 4 Months |
Book your honeymoon, location, travel, car rental, etc. Finalize the guest list. Book your first dress fitting (there will be at least 2-3!). Review and book a rehearsal dinner location. Select groomsmen tuxes or other outfit they will wear that day. [back to top] |
| 2 Months |
Mail out invitations Review the marriage license requirements for the state or country you are going to marry in. Review budget! Book transportation that day. Review details with your vendors. Make sure you stay in touch with them. Purchase wedding bands if you haven't done so yet. Shop for lingerie and honeymoon clothes. [back to top] |
| 1 Month |
Have your final dress fitting. Make appointments with hair stylists, manicures, facials, etc. Print Wedding Programs. Prepare announcement for newpapers. Buy gifts for your wedding party. Update wedding registries if needed. [back to top] |
| 2 Weeks |
Get the marriage license. Submit any must take shots for the photographer and playlists to musicians. Break in your shoes to avoid slipping. Confirm honeymoon reservations. Arrange seating plan if needed. Begin organizing/writing thank you notes Get any name change forms necessary such as banks, DMV, credit cards, loans, etc... Still following the budget?? [back to top] |
| 1 Week |
Pack for the honeymoon. Review credit cards, debit cards, make sure you have the money available for the trip. Give final guest count to caterers. Keep writing thank you notes. Remind wedding party any details about the rehearsal, the wedding itself, etc. Pick up your dress. Write any toasts, readings. RELAX! [back to top] |
| The BIG DAY |
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