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10 TO 12 MONTHS PRIOR
7 TO 9 MONTHS PRIOR
Select all of your attendants Together, begin compiling your guest list. Contact and visit clergy or justice of the peace Begin shopping for appropriate clothiers and (ladies) accessorize, accessorize, accessorize, accessorize Register with not less than three well known Bridal Registries for gifts Begin looking at honeymoon options with your fiancée - visit a travel agency or professional specializing in leisure travel - if you plan to leave the country check on your passports. By the end of Month 9 choose clergy By the end of Month 8 decide on a menu. By the end of Month 7 schedule engagement photo session By the end of Month 7 select and order attendant's apparel.
4 TO 6 MONTHS PRIOR
Begin review of details with all of your wedding professionals Finalize honeymoon plans with fiancée and book with travel agent. By end of Month 6 shop for and order invitations and announcements Finalize music selection for wedding and reception By end of Month 5 book calligrapher By end of Month 5 shop and order the men's formal wear Book wedding transportation - limousines, horse-drawn carriages, hot air balloons, boat, or whatever By end of Month 4 have the rehearsal dinner plans in place (make sure you coordinate this with your fiancée).
2 TO 3 MONTHS PRIOR
Order the wedding rings!! Finish guest list Shop till you drop Lingerie Honeymoon Clothes Attendants' gifts Your gift for your fiancé Pre- & post-wedding party clothes you might need Finalize catering, bakery, floral arrangements (be a little flexible) Reserve a block of rooms for your out-of-town guests (good work for your fiancée) Finalize arrangements for any rental items you may need Tents and/or Canopies Dance Floor, Stage, and Aisle Runner Decorative Archways and Candelabras Silver Serving Pieces Tables, Linens, and Chairs - make sure you have enough! Special lighting (call for pricing and availability) Make appointment with your hairdresser (a trial run for next month - also good for your bridal portrait) Make appointment with your hairdresser (final) Make appointment for your nails (hands and feet) Make appointment with a makeup artist for the day of your bridal portrait
4 TO 8 WEEKS PRIOR
Mail your wedding invitations and send either you preplanned special itinerary for early arriving out-of-town guests or an activity sheet from area chambers-of-commerce Final fittings (you and the attendants) Plan the bridesmaids' party & confirm the location & instructions By Week 6 have bridal portrait taken Send local paper and wedding publications your announcement and photograph Notes! Notes! Notes! Write Thank You Notes as you receive bridal and wedding gifts Reconfirm rehearsal events and rehearsal dinner reservations For your own peace of mind personally touch base with every key professional you and/or your coordinator have working on all your upcoming events By Week 4 Pick Up Wedding Rings Get marriage license with fiancée Reconfirm honeymoon reservations and (if leaving the country got o bank and exchange at least $100 into foreign currency) Submit request lists to your musicians, photographer and videographer Formally invite wedding party and guests to the rehearsal dinner Confirm all transportation for all events (including honeymoon) Address announcements to mail on your wedding day Prepare all the necessary forms for name address changes on social security card, credit cards, bank accounts, post office, driver's license, etc. Arrange to move belongings to new home By the last day of Week 2 plan a day to be alone with your family
1 WEEK PRIOR
On the very first day of the very last week begin packing for your honeymoon Check final details with all your wedding professionals - early in the week Give (or attend) the Bridesmaids' party Give final guest count to the caterer Create a wedding day schedule with your fiancée Reminder Day Remind wedding party men to pick up tuxedos Remind attendants of rehearsal dinner agenda Remind fiancée to double check rehearsal dinner plans Finish packing for your honeymoon Rehearsal Dinner (give wedding day schedule to all) Schedule the day prior to the wedding as a free day - and a day to visit with a few close friends
