12 Months Before
wedding planner consultation
select bridal party
finalize wedding date
prepare budget
book ceremony and reception venue
guest list
engagement party
10-11 Months Before
determine vows and traditions for ceremony
meet wedding officiant
book caterer, musicians, photographer, and videographer
8-9 Months Before
Book florist, cake designer, transportation
premarital counseling
purchase wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, and flower girl dresses
6-7 months before
Save the Dates
Dress fittings (bridesmaids & flower girls)
Gift registry
Book calligrapher, rentals (Ex. tables)
Reserve rooms for out of town guests
Honeymoon planning
5 Months Before
Order invitations (& other stationary) and Flowers
Finalize invitation list
Plan decor for Reception
Create Musical Score (Provide to Musicians)
4 Months Before
Review Budget
Select Wedding Rings
Fitting for Groom,Groomsmen, & Ring Bearer
Meet Caterer (Tasting)
Order Wedding Cake & Groom's cake
Select individuals to make toasts, hand out programs, and handle guest book
Honeymoon planning
Rehearsal dinner and Day after planning
Bachelor/Bachelorette planning
3 Months Before
Beauty appointments for Day of
Menu
Ceremony details
Prepare Programs
Out of Town guest information
Final Invitation preparation
2 Months Before
Send invitations
Confirm Venues
Shower List
1 Month Before
Marriage License
Thank You cards
Pick up wedding rings
Directions for Photographer and Videographer
Ceremony/Reception accessories
Confirm rental equipment and music list
Bride/Groom purchase gifts
3 Weeks Before
Seating Chart (Name Cards)
Prepare toasts
2 Weeks Before
Vendor confirmations
Wedding Day Schedules
Bridesmaid's Luncheon
Groom's gifts to Groomsmen
Pick up dresses/accessories
1 Week Before
Confirm times with vendors
Review wedding plan with bride and groom
Vendor envelopes (fees)
Honeymoon/Leaving outfit packing
2 Days Before
Tuxedo pickup
Pack Ceremony/Reception accessories
Gifts to Parents
Confirm times for bridal party
Day Before
Rehearsal
Provide special information to those with specific responsibilities
Hand out itineraries
Decoration