* Select a wedding date and time
* Determine the type of wedding you want; Formal, Semi-forma or Informal
* Determine the size of wedding you would like
* Reserve wedding and reception site
* Make a preliminary list of names, addresses and phone numbers of guests
* Set a tentative budget and decide what expenses will be shared
* Choose a Wedding Official
* Select a wedding consultant
* Select a cake
* Make tentative catering arrangements for your date/time
* Select a photographer and have engagement photos taken and reserve date
* Select a videographer and reserve date
* Choose ceremony music/musicians and reserve date
* Decide what type of entertainment you would like at the reception and reserve date
* Select florist and reserve date
* Select rings
9 Months
* Choose your dress and headpiece. Schedule fittings and delivery date
* Select a color scheme
* Choose attire for bridesmaids, groomsmen, maid or matron of honor and best man
* Plan your honeymoon and make reservations
6 Months
* Select and purchase bridesmaids' dresses and accessories
* Select groomsmen's and best man attire/reserve if necessary
* Newspaper announces engagement
* Select places to register for gifts
3 Months
* Complete guest list
* Order invitations and related stationery
* Check if blood tests are needed and marriage license requirements
* Keep a record of all gifts and send thank you notes
* Finalize honeymoon plans
* Book accommodations for out-of-town guests
* Visit florist and select arrangements
* Meet with entertainment, and discuss details of how you would like the reception run
2 Months
* Address and mail wedding invitations
* Make wedding day appointment with hairdresser
* Contact all contracted services and confirm arrangements
6 weeks
* Final fittings for your wedding dress
* Final fittings for bridesmaids
* Final fitting for groomsmen, best man, ring bearer and dads
4 weeks
* Keep a record of all gifts and sent thank you notes
* Purchase needed wedding accessories such as toasting goblets, cake knives and servers, ring pillow, garter, candles, etc.
* Confirm ceremony details
* Purchase gifts for wedding party and participants
* Finalize rehearsal dinner details
2 Weeks
* Contact guests who have not responded
* Pick up wedding rings
* Meet with photographer, videographer and entertainer/entertainment
* Continue writing thank you notes for gifts received
1 Week
* Provide caterer with the total guest count and confirm all details
* Review details and timetables with all vendors
* Finalize arrangement with florists
* Plan seating arrangements
* Assign tasks to wedding party
* Pick up attire and check fit
* Pick up documents for honeymoon
* Pack for honeymoon
* Attend rehearsal dinner
Your Wedding Day
* Relax and give yourself plenty of time to get ready
* Don’t forget the rings and marriage license
* Best man should have payment for wedding official
* Assign someone to gather items from the brides and grooms dressing rooms
* Allow time for photos (if you’ve arranged this with your photographer & videographer)
* ENJOY! It's your day.
After the Wedding
* Assign someone to gather your gifts from the reception site to take to your place.
* Assign someone to return your tuxes to the tux dealer.
* Assign someone to take your flowers to be preserved or stored.
* Have gown cleaned and/or items preserved
* Write & mail thank you notes (within 2 months)
* Take care of business, banking, insurance and legal affairs
