

18 - 12 Months before
· Announce Engagement
· Decide Budget & Ceremony Site
· Make Necessary Reservations
12 - 16 Months before
· Choose Attendants
· Select Music, Flowers, Photographer & Videographer
· Order Wedding Dress, Attendant’s & Mother’s Dresses
· Plan New Home
6 - 4 Months
· Compile Guests List
· Order Invitations, Thank You Notes & Personal Stationery
· Plan Honeymoon Trip (Don’t Forget Your Passports!)
· Shop for Trousseau
· Order Rings
· Select Bridal Registry
3 Months before
· Confirm Delivery Date for Wedding Dress & Bridal Party Dresses
· Purchase Bridal Party Gifts
· Choose Formal Wear for Men
· Plan Luncheon for Bridal Attendants at the restaurant or hotel
2 Months before
· Address & Mail Wedding Invitations
· Arrange to get Marriage License
· Contact Local Newspapers for Wedding Announcement
· Final Menu Consultation with the restaurant or hotel
1 Month before
· Arrange for Final Fitting of all Gowns
· Have Wedding Portrait Taken
· Make Hair, Makeup & Manicure Appointments
· Confirm Arrangements with Band or DJ
· Confirm Photographer & Videographer
· Make Rehearsal Dinner Reservation
· Write Thank You Notes as Gifts Arrive
· Change Name on Legal Documents
Two Weeks before
· Arrange to move Belongings to New Home
· Arrange Seating Plan for Reception
· Pick Up Wedding Rings
· Pick Up Honeymoon Tickets
5 Days before
· Call Photographer, Videographer, Band or DJ
· Begin Packing for Honeymoon
· Purchase Travelers Checks
4 Days before
3 Days before
Wedding Day
· Relax and Enjoy Your Special Day!
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