6-12 Months Before
- Announce engagement
- Set the date & time
- Decide what kind of wedding you want—formal, semi-formal etc
- Set your budget
- Select and reserve the ceremony site
- Select an officiant
- Select a wedding consultant, if applicable
- Select wedding party
- Choose your colors for the wedding
- Select a reception site and reserve it
- Select a caterer
- Enroll in a bridal gift registry
- Shop for your gown, accessories and attendants’ dresses
- Select a photographer and videographer
- Select a florist
- Book musicians and/or DJ
4-6 Months Before
- Order invitations and other wedding stationary
- Shop for wedding cake; be sure to sample everything before you choose a bakery
- Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests
- Make honeymoon reservations and obtain a passport, if needed
- Order tuxedos for wedding party
| 2-4 Months Before
- Complete guest list
- Select reception music
- Order wedding cake
- Meet with caterer and decide on menu
- Buy attendants’ gifts
- Select your wedding rings
1-2 Months Before
- Buy special gift for groom
- Select hair stylist and make-up artist; make appointments
- Final fittings
- Confirm any party rentals
- Mail invitations
- Make a list of all photographs that you want taken at the ceremony and reception
- Keep record of gifts received, and send thank you notes ASAP
2-3 Weeks Before
- Decide on seating plan for reception
- Assign a book attendant
- Confirm details with florist
- Send announcement with photo to newspaper(s)
1 Week Before
- Host bridesmaids’ party
- Confirm rehearsal plans with the wedding party
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