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!