8-12 months before the wedding | |
 | 1. Announce engagement |
| 2. Discuss and choose a date and time for wedding |
| 3. Decide a wedding budget - how much - who will pay for what |
| 4. Guest list - get all addresses complete with postal codes |
| 5. Look for reception venues |
| 6. Talk to clergy or wedding officiator |
| 7. Explore catering options |
| 8. Book music service or disc jockey |
| 9. Book photographer and/or videographer |
| 10. Choose colours for dresses, flowers, hall, etc. |
| 11. Choose a florist |
| 12. Choose your attendants |
| 13. Try on a selection of bridal gowns for taste, sizing, price, etc. |
| 14. Consider accessories, too |
| 15. Ask travel agent about honeymoon plans - passports, visas, etc - ask for time off work |
| 16. Register with gift registries |
| 17. Purchase thank you notes to write as gifts start to arrive - also remember to send thank yous to those helping |
4-6 months before | |
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1. Finalize guest list |
| 2. Order stationery such as invitations, napkins, matches, etc |
| 3. Think about transportation for the bridal party and book now |
| 4. Choose a baker |
| 5. Complete honeymoon plans |
| 6. Order wedding favours |
| 7. Mothers can start shopping for dresses |
| 8. Order groom's tuxedo |
| 9. Shop for bride's trousseau |
| 10. Order wedding rings |
| 11. Order wedding favours |
| 12. Think about music for the ceremony and book |
2 -4 months before | |
| 1. Arrange pre-wedding parties |
| 2. Provide musician with list of songs |
| 3. Shop for attendants' gifts |
| 4. Address envelopes for invitations |
1 - 2 months before | |
| 1. Final wedding gown fitting |
| 2. Final fitting for attendants |
| 3. Finalize accessories |
| 4. Mail out invitations |
| 5. Choose floral selections |
| 6. Reserve a money box |
| 7. Confirm menu with caterer |
| 8. Talk to photographer about "must have" shots |
| 9. Pick up wedding rings |
| 10. Pick up wedding gown |
| 11. Apply for marriage license |
| 12. pre-wedding photo |
| 3 - 4 weeks before | |
| 1. Confirm floral order |
| 2. Update replies to invitaions daily |
| 3. Confirm music |
| 4. Choose rehersal date |
2 weeks before | |
| 1. Confirm details with caterer and reception venue |
| 2. Have pre-wedding parties |
| 3. Send announcement to local newspaper |
| 4. Pick up honeymoon tickets and finalize plans |
| 5. Seating plan for reception |
| 6. Call those who have not responded - something may have happened to the invitation |
1 week before | |
| 1. Confirm All Arrangements |
| 2. Let caterer and reception venue know expected number |