To Be Done Right Away
Hire Wedding Consultant
Select Wedding Date
Shop for Engagement Ring
Decide on Style, Formality, Size and Color Scheme of Your Wedding
Start Compiling Guests Lists
Select Wedding Attendants
Reserve Ceremony and Reception Sites
Hire Wedding Vendors

• Photographer
• Videographer
• Caterer
• Baker
• Officiant
• Florist
• Ceremony Musicians
• Receptions Musicians and/or D.J.

Nine Months

Consult with Officiant
Order Gown, Veil and Accessories
Select & Order Attendant's Attire
Arrange Accommodations for Out of Town Attendants
Schedule Photo for Engagement Announcement 
Mail Engagement Information to Newspaper
Discuss Honeymoon Plans
Visit or Call Rental Companies to Review Rental Options
Visit Florist and Discuss Floral Arrangements
Order Ice Sculpture

Six Months

Complete Bridal Registry
Make Honeymoon Reservations
Send Deposits/Payments for Airline Tickets
Order Invitations and Thank You Notes
Select and Order Wedding Rings

Three Months

Finalize the Guest List
Mail "Save the Date" Cards
Plan Rehearsal Dinner 
Consult with Financial Advisor
Order Wedding Cake
Arrange Wedding Day Transportation: Limousine or Horse & Carriage
Hire Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
Mothers of Bride & Groom Select Dresses

Two Months

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
Have a Formal Portrait Taken
Address and Mail Invitations
Purchase Ceremony Accessories
Purchase Ceremony & Reception Decorations

One Month

Finalize Details with Wedding Vendors
Apply for Marriage License
Final Fitting
Confirm Rehearsal with Church
Purchase Final Party Supplies
Make Appointment to have Bouquet Preserved
Mail Thank You Notes for Shower Gifts

Two Weeks

Pick Up Honeymoon Tickets
Final Fitting
Finalize Flowers
Final Guest Count to Caterer
Confirm Rehearsal Dinner
Plan Seating for Reception
Write Out Place Cards for Reception
Pick Up Formal Wear
Confirm: Site of Ceremony, Hall, Band, Photo, Video, Limo, Florist, Etc.

One Week

Confirm all details one last time
Pack for Honeymoon
Purchase Traveler's Cheques for Honeymoon
Remind Attendant's of Responsibilities

The Day Before

Relax and enjoy!