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 Guest 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

2 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

• Re-Confirm Photographer, Videographer & Band or DJ
• Begin Packing for Honeymoon
• Purchase Travelers Checks

4 Days before

• Pick Up Men's Formal Wear
• Rehearsal
• Attend Rehearsal Dinner
• Present Gifts to Attendants
• Check your Luggage

3 Days before

• Bring Place Cards, Favors, Toast Glasses, Cake Knife & Seating Diagram to the Restaurant or Hotel
• Call the Restaurant or Hotel with you Final Guest Count

Wedding Day

• Relax & Enjoy Your Special Day!