12 Months
· Engagement Ring
· Ask bride's parents
· Announce engagement!
· Discuss preliminary budget and expense sharing
· Wedding coordinator
· Ceremony site
· Officiant
· Reception site
· Catering arrangements (food, beverage, staff)
· Preliminary invitations list
9 to 12 months
· Choose bridesmaids, groomsmen, maid or matron of honor, and best man
· Choose color scheme
· Select photographer, and have engagement photos taken
· Select DJ Service for ceremony and reception- (We recommend Austin & Company!!!)
· Select videographer
6 to 9 months
· Select Wedding gown and accessories
· Select bridesmaid's dresses and accessories
· Bridal party's first fitting
· Select a Jeweler
· Select a Florist
· Select a travel agent and choose your destination
· Get passports
· Meet with your reception site Master of Ceremonies (usually the band leader or disc jockey) to discuss the preliminary details of how you'd like the reception run
4 to 6 months
· Select men' formal wear
· Select invitations and stationary
· Select transportation services
· Select hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests
· Select and reserve Wedding night suite
· Select and reserve any rental equipment
2 to 4 months
· Select wedding cake
· Gift registry
· Gifts for attendants and each other
· Wedding favors, decorations, and accessories
· Trousseau and apparel for honeymoon and bridal showers
· Select site for and arrange rehearsal dinner
· Plan for pre-wedding parties
· Tie up financial and legal matters
· Finalize living arrangements
· Finalize florist order
· Preliminary hair and makeup consultation
1 to 2 months
· Confirm all contracted services and reservations
· Send wedding invitations
· Final meeting with Master of Ceremonies
· Finalize details of ceremony and reception with appropriate site coordinators
· Newspaper announcements
· Buy marriage license
· Final bridal gown and attendants dress fittings
· Select ceremony accessories: Unity candle, ring pillow, guest book, etc...
· Select personal accessories: purse, garter, toasting goblets, etc...
· Make salon appointments
2 weeks
· Confirm rehearsal plans and invite guests to rehearsal dinner
· Arrange change of name and address, and renew all legal documents accordingly
· Finalize guest count
· Begin packing for honeymoon
· Bachelor and bachelorette parties
· 1 week
· Pick up wedding rings (check for proper fit and engraving)
· Men pick up formal wear (check for proper fit)
· Rehearsal & rehearsal dinner
· Finalize transportation for bridal party and parents
Your Wedding Day!
Relax, and try to take a few moments to reflect upon this - the greatest moment in both of your lives.
It will be over soon, but the memories will be yours to treasure for a lifetime.