12 Months Before Wedding Day

· Discuss your budget with your fiancé, your parents, and whom ever else might share in the expenses of your wedding day.

· Discuss the type of ceremony you wish to have i.e. indoor, outdoor, large, small, formal, informal, themed etc.

· Discuss a wedding date (Keep in mind, the months of May, June, July, and August are very popular months, finding a location may be very difficult during these months, so plan early.)

· Locate a Ceremony Location.

· Locate a Reception Location.

· Discuss the colors and theme of the wedding.

· Discuss the size of the wedding party i.e. Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Flower Girl, Ring Bearer, Ushers etc.

· Discuss the size of the guest list and make sure the ceremony and the reception locations will accommodate the amount of guests.

· Search for your vendors:

· Florist

· Officiant i.e. minister, pastor, etc.

· Photographer

· DJ

· Musician

· Caterer

· Videographer

· Transportation

· Purchase Gown

· Begin pre-marital counseling

6 Months Before Wedding Day

· Select Wedding Party

· Brainstorm Guest List

· Register for Gifts

· Order Invitations

· Order Bridesmaids Dresses )

· Order Groomsmen Tuxedos

3 Months Before Wedding Day

· Finalize Guest List

· Make accommodations for out-of-town guests

· Search for Honeymoon Destinations

· Order Wedding Cake

· Order Rental Equipment

· Schedule Rehearsal Dinner and Location

· Make Beauty Appointments i.e. hair, nails etc.

1 Month Before Wedding Day

· Mail Invitations

· Contact Vendors:

· Florist

· Officiant i.e. minister, pastor, etc

· Photographer

· DJ

· Musician

· Caterer

· Videographer

· Transportation

· Information About Changing Name:

· Driver's License

· Mailing Address

· Social Security Card

· Credit Cards

· Bank Accounts

1-2 Weeks Before Wedding Day

· Discuss Responsibilities with Wedding Party

· Arrange Delivery for Wedding Essentials

· Arrange Final Fittings for Bridesmaids Dresses

· Arrange Final Fittings for Groomsmen Tuxedos

· Meet With Vendors and Finalize Details:

· Florist

· Officiant i.e. minister, pastor, etc

· Photographer

· DJ

· Musician

· Caterer

· Videographer

· Transportation

· Confirm Final Guest Count with Ceremony and Reception Locations

· Complete Bridal Emergency Kit

· Finalize Seating Arrangements for Reception

· Obtain Marriage License

· Obtain Paperwork for Honeymoon i.e. passports, airline tickets etc.

· Finalize Accommodations for Out-of-Town Guests

1-2 Days Before Wedding Day

· Pick Up Tuxedos

· Pick Up Honeymoon Documents i.e. passports, airline tickets etc.

· Arrange for Someone to be in Charge of the Wedding Gifts at the Reception

· Get a Massage and Relax