Your Wedding Planning Check off List
6-12 Months Before The Wedding
Set the date and time of the wedding and reserve the ceremony location
Select the location for the reception
For church weddings visit appropriate clergy members
Discuss expenses and establish the wedding budget
Choose attendants, honor attendants, and ushers
Order your wedding invitations and announcements
Begin both the bride's and groom's guest list
Determine the size and formality of the wedding
Shop for bridal gown and headpiece
Shop for attendant's attire and accessories and establish a color scheme
Select and reserve photographer and videographer
Select and reserve musicians for wedding and reception
Order your wedding rings
Register for china, silver and crystal patterns and other home gifts
Discuss honeymoon ideas
Meet with florists after deciding on your color scheme and choosing dresses
Reserve your date
2-4 Months before the Wedding
Meet with your florist to give a deposit. Changes can be made at that time
Address all wedding invitations and announcements
Shop for trousseau attire
Confirm date and time of wedding rehearsal
Plan rehearsal dinner
Arrange lodging for out-of-town guests and attendants
Select gifts for attendants and ushers
Finalize details with reception coordinator
Select music and meet with musicians
Have your wedding portrait taken
Order the wedding cake
4 - 6 Weeks Before The Wedding
Contact your florist for an appointment to review your order
Send "thank you" flowers or gift basket to the hosts of your pre-wedding parties
Mail your wedding invitations
Have the final fitting of your gown
Call your reception coordinator to finalize last minute details
Meet with photographer and videographer to discuss details
Arrange special transportation for wedding party
Plan the attendants' luncheon or party
Select the groom's gift
Prepare seating chart for reception guests
Write thank-you notes for shower gifts and wedding gifts as they arrive
Place announcement in local newspapers
2 Weeks Before The Wedding
Make final check with your florist. Double check delivery times and locations
Order "thank you" flowers or gift basket to send to parents after the wedding
Make final check with Officiant, musicians, organist, photographer, videographer
and reception coordinator
Obtain the marriage license
Begin name changes on bank accounts and official documents
Keep a list of wedding gifts and their senders as they arrive
Finalize seating chart for reception guests
Make final check with your cake and confirm delivery time and date
Give the final guest count for the reception to reception coordinator
Final payments to all that requires a two week advance payment
One Week Before The Wedding
