Propose
Announce Engagement to Friends and Family
Things to
Consider:
How will expenses be shared?
What is the overall budget?
What type of wedding? (location, size, formality,
etc.)
Premarital counseling?
Hire a
Wedding Planner?
Get in
Shape?
Start a
Scrapbook?
Twelve or More Months Prior
Consider Possible Wedding Dates
Research
Ceremony Locations, Call for Availability
Research
Reception Locations, Call for Availability
Research Bridal Fashions
Research
Florists
Research Ceremony
Musicians
Research
Caterers
Research
Photographers
Research
Videographers
Research Reception
Entertainment
Choose
Officiant
Choose Wedding Colors
Choose Wedding Party
Things to
Consider:
Create a wedding web site?
Send engagement information to the newspaper?
Bring families together to celebrate?
Shop together for rings?
Throw an engagement party?
Renew Passports?
Whiten your teeth for parties and photographs?
Eleven Months Prior
Discuss favorite songs for reception and wedding DVD
Book
Florist
Book Ceremony
Musicians
Book Ceremony Location
Book Reception Site
Book Reception Entertainment
Book
Caterer
Book
Photographer
Book
Videographer
Book Reception
Entertainment
Research Wedding
Invitations
Ten Months Prior
Alert Out-of-Town Guests
Choose
Bridal Gown
Research
Honeymoon Locations
Research Bridesmaid Dresses
Research
Bakeries & Wedding Cake Ideas
Meet with
Caterer, Arrange Tasting
Order Wedding Invitations
Select Bridal Shower Hostess
Create Bridal Shower Guest List
Create Wedding Gift Registry
Nine Months Prior
Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests?
Purchase Bridal Accessories
Consider
Men's Attire
Chose Bridesmaid Fashion
Choose
Bakery & Wedding Cake Style
Hire a Calligrapher for Invitations
Select Date for Bridal Shower
Send Bridal Shower Invitations
Eight Months Prior
Document All Gifts Received
Get Measurements for Out-of-Town Wedding Party
Order Bridesmaid Dresses
Meet with
Bakery, Arrange Tasting
Seven Months Prior
Send Wedding Invitations
Plan or Create Wedding Favors
Book
Honeymoon
Research Hair Fashions and Makeup
Things to
Consider:
Dance Lessons?
Shots?
Six Months Prior
Finalize
Floral Designs
Book Hair and Makeup
Venue
Order Wedding Cake
Choose Reception Menu
Shop for
Wedding Rings
Choose Bridesmaid Accessories
Coordinate Mother's Dresses
Research
Rental Needs
Finalize Ceremony Music
Five Months Prior
Bridal Shower
Book
Rental Supplies
Consider Rehearsal Dinner Locations
Research
Transportation Options
Book
Lodging for Out-of-Town Guests
Buying a
Home?
Four Months Prior
Blood Test
Physical Exams
Thank You Cards for Bridal Shower Gifts
Determine Date and Location of Bachelorette Party
Determine Date and Location of Bachelor Party
Book Rehearsal Dinner Location
Book
Transportation
Reserve
Groom's and Groomsmen's Attire
Purchase
Wedding Rings
Research Gifts for Wedding Party
Research Gifts for Parents
Things to
Consider:
Need Babysitters at Wedding and/or Reception?
Liability Insurance for Locations?
Renew Passports
Three Months Prior
Alert Participants Regarding Roles (Readers,
Greeters, Guest Book, etc.)
Finalize Wedding Favors
Send Rehearsal Dinner Announcements
Buy Gifts for Wedding Party
Buy Gifts for Parents
Discuss Gifts or Tips for Vendors
Meet with
Photographer, Discuss Expectations
Schedule Final Fitting for Bride & Bridesmaids
Photos to
Videographer for Slideshow
Discuss Custom Vows
Consider Wedding Program Details
Things to
Consider:
Changing a Name?
Buying a Home?
Need Insurance?
Combining Finances?
Moving & Storage?
Two Months Prior
Obtain Marriage License
Plan After-Reception Outfits
Meet with Officiant, Discuss Details
Confirm Rehearsal Dinner Arrangements
Purchase Accessories (Pillow, Guest Book, Candles, etc.)
Meet with
Hair & Make Up, Discuss Expectations
Confirm
Honeymoon Plans
Finalize Wedding Program Details
Finalize Ceremony Details
Meet with
Videographer for "Love Story" and Set
Expectations
Finalize Reception Details
Begin Writing Vows
Wedding Announcement to Newspapers
Practice Walking/Dancing in Bridal Shoes
One Month Prior
Final Dress Fittings
Bridal
Portrait
Bachelorette Party
Bachelor Party
Meet with Reception
Entertainment, Discuss Expectations
Order Wedding Program
Call Guests, Confirm all Details
Contact All Vendors, Confirm Times and Locations
Determine Seating Arrangement at Reception
Things to
Consider:
House-Sitter while on Honeymoon?
Change of Address Forms?
Two Weeks Prior
Pick Up Wedding Programs
Write Thank-You Cards for Gifts Already Received
Write Place Cards for Receptions
Final Head Count to Caterer
Finalize Vows
Pick up Dresses
Pick Up Rings
Finalize all Wedding-Day Details
One Week Prior
Provide Wedding-Day Details to Wedding Party, Parents
and Vendors
Hair Colored and Trimmed
Vendor Contacts to Someone Responsible
Pack
Prepare Wedding Favors for Transport
The Day Before
Manicure & Pedicure
Massage
Gifts to Wedding Party
Tip/Payment Envelopes for Vendors
Hand out Assignment List
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding Day
Hair & Makeup
Gifts to Parents
Wedding!
Reception
After the Wedding
Mail Wedding Announcement Cards
Mail Thank You Cards
Wedding Gown Preservation
Wedding Bouquet Preservation
Finalize Photo Album
Finalize Wedding DVD
Close Registry
