Decide on a caterer, photographer, florist, music choice, and wedding planner
Choose your bridal party
Come to a decision with fiancé and parents about budget and type of wedding you are interested in
Purchase a calendar or planner to keep track of dates and deadlines
Nine months
Schedule an appointment with the fiancé to meet with the officiant
Register for gifts
Start on the guest list, both you and your fiancé
Speak with a travel agent to plan your honeymoon
Decide on dress and accessories and order
Six months
Confer with wedding party regarding their outfits
Consider rehearsal dinner plans
Choose invitations and announcements
Meet with wedding professionals to discuss details
Three months
Complete and double-check the guest list
Decide on wedding rings and order
Set date with a salon for wedding day
Discuss with fiancé hotel plans for out-of-state guests
Six to eight weeks
Mail invitations
Purchase groom’s wedding gift
Pick presents for the bridal party
Schedule final dress and accessory fitting
Pick-up and check rings
Plan the bridesmaids’ party
Keep up with thank you notes as you receive gifts
Send local newspaper announcement
Two weeks prior
Confirm reservations for honeymoon
Prepare announcements to be mailed on the wedding day
If moving, prepare items to go to a new home
Arrange for a marriage license with fiancé
Speak with photographer, videographer, and musicians regarding any request lists
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One week to go!
Remind attendants of rehearsal dinner plans
Contact Walter Burke Catering regarding the final guest count
Pack your honeymoon suitcase
Decide on traveler’s checks or look into banks and ATMs at honeymoon site
Go over final details with wedding professionals
Throw or attend bridesmaids’ party
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