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12 Months
Narrow down potential date to two or three.
Research wedding venues.
Create wedding website.
Begin search for photographer and videographer.
Choose bridal party.
Begin shopping for a wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses. -
11 Months
Set up appointment with flower designer and have potential flower budget in mind.
Book catering company or make arrangements for in-house catering. -
10 Months
Finalize guest listSet up gift registriesSearch and book DJ or band. -
9 Months
Order gown.
Order veil and hair accessories.
Order jewelry. -
5 Months
Choose and purchase wedding stationary.
Mail Save-the-Dates.
Book hair and makeup for bride, mother of the bride, and bridesmaids. -
4 Months
Contact rental companies for rentals.
Set up accommodations for fly-in guests. -
3 Months
Choose groom’s attire and make necessary alteration.
Purchase any necessary bridal accessories such as shoes, lingerie, and garter.
Plan and book honeymoon.
Mail wedding invitations. -
2 Months
Book accommodations for wedding night.
Schedule and attend a cake tasting to order the wedding cake. -
7 Weeks
Finalize menu with caterer during tasting. -
6 Weeks
Purchase wedding bands and ring pillow.
Confirm number of bouquets, boutonnieres and centerpieces. Confirm if catering company is providing alcohol or if it is the duty of bride and groom.
Order bridal party gifts.
Order “Welcome” gifts for guests.
Prepare seating plan and cards. -
2 Weeks
Get marriage license.
Create wedding day schedule and pass it out to vendors.
Give final guest head count to caterer.
Confirm all vendors’ arrival or delivery times for the wedding day. -
2 Days
Create a wedding day schedule and hand out to members of the wedding party.
Conduct final fitting of entire wedding party for last minute alterations.
Conduct hair and makeup trial.
Conduct Wedding Rehearsal and Dinner. -
Wedding Day!!!!
Have Mother of the Bride or Wedding Planner distribute checks for vendors.