12 to 18 Months Before
Reserve Church, Temple, Site of Ceremony
Shop for Engagement Ring
Reserve Photographer
Reserve Videographer
Reserve Reception Facility
Choose Entertainment
Contact a Wedding Consultant
Hire Musicians for Ceremony
Discuss and Decide on Style and Formality of Your Wedding
6 to 12 Months Before
Arrange Accommodations for Out of Town Attendants
Order Gown and Veil
Select Members of Your Bridal Party
Shop for Attendants' Gowns
Schedule Photo for Engagement Announcement
Arrange Wedding Transportation
Mail Engagement Information to Newspaper
Pick a Color Scheme for Your Wedding
Discuss Honeymoon Plans
Visit or Call Rental Companies to Review Rental Options
Visit Florist and Discuss Floral Arrangements
3 to 6 Months Before
Complete Bridal Registry
Order Wedding Cake
Visit Travel Agent and Make Honeymoon Plans
Send Deposits/Payments for Airline Tickets
Order Invitations and Thank You Notes
Plan Rehearsal Dinner
Order Wedding Band Engravings
2 Months Before
Order Men's Formal Wear
Order Favors for Reception
Meet with Your Function Director
Send Band or DJ a List of Songs You would Like Played
Buy Attendants' Gifts
First Gown Fitting
Hire a Calligrapher to Address Invitations
Have a Formal Portrait Taken
Mail out Invitations
1 Month Before
Confirm Rehearsal with Church
Get Physical Examination
Purchase Final Party Supplies
Make Appointment to have Wedding Bouquet Preserved
Mail Thank You Notes for Shower Gifts
1 to 2 Weeks Before
Apply for Marriage License
Pick Up Honeymoon Tickets
Finalize Flowers
Give Caterer a Final Guest Count
Plan Seating for Reception
Write Out Place Cards for Reception
Pick Up Formal Wear
Confirm: Church, Hall, Band, Photo, Video, Limo, Florist, Etc.
1 Day Before
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