12 Months:
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| Announce the engagement |
| Arrange meeting between families |
| Set a tentative date |
| Determine budget and who will pay for what |
9 Months: |
| Interview and select wedding consultant |
| Interview and select photographer and videographer |
| Interview and select florist |
| Interview and select musicians |
| Interview and select caterer |
| Reserve ceremony and reception sites |
| Shop for gown |
6 Months: |
| Plan ceremony details including vows and decorations |
| Finalize guest list |
| Make guest accommodations |
| Order invitations and stationery |
| Gift registries |
| Meet with officiate to work out prenuptial requirements |
| Interview and select baker, put deposit on wedding cake |
| Order gown and headpiece |
4 Months: |
| Select ceremony music and readings |
| Apply for marriage license |
| Select wedding rings |
| Make honeymoon plans and apply for any needed visa/passports |
| Make reservations for rehearsal dinner |
| Select tailor for alterations |
| Plan activities for out-of-town guest |
2 Months: |
| Address and send invitations |
| Pick attire for groom and groomsmen and schedule fittings |
| Select and purchase attendant's gifts |
| Make bridesmaid's luncheon arrangements |
| Buy toasting glasses, ring pillows, cake knife, guest book, etc |
| Select and reserve transportation |
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4 to 6 Weeks: |
| Plan guest seating arrangements |
| Make guest seating cards |
| Confirm ceremony with officiate |
| See printer about wedding programs |
| Check and update gift registries if needed |
| Meet with hair designer and makeup artist |
| Book day spa appointment for bridal party |
| Wedding announcement to newspaper |
| Write thank you notes for any gifts already received |
| Confirm guest accommodations |
| Schedule blood tests for marriage license |
1 Week (Last week!) |
| Confirm musicians and music selection |
| Confirm selections with florist |
| Confirm shot list with photographer |
| Confirm details with caterer |
| Confirm details with wedding party |
| Confirm rehearsal dinner |
| Obtain marriage license |
| Bridesmaid luncheon and gifts |
| Arrange to greet and transport guests |
| Bachelor / Bachelorette gifts |
| Hair and makeup for bride and bridesmaids |
| Have marriage license in hand |
| Say "I Do" |
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