When10 Months
Choose a date
Personalize and order Save the Date
Discuss your budget, and who is paying
Announce the engagement
Start collecting ideas for the wedding style
Consider whether you want to use a wedding planner
Research florists
When8 Months
Create a wedding website or Facebook Page
Begin researching caterer
Begin researching photographer, videographer
Research wedding dress and veil styles
Book ceremony and reception venues
Book officiant
Book photographer, videographer
Purchase wedding dress and veil
Book the florist
When6 Months
Mail Save the Dates
Research hotel(s) for out-of-town guests
Research wedding invitation designs
Research wedding day hair and makeup styles
Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony
Reserve ceremony rentals: chairs, decor etc
Reserve reception rentals: chairs, tables, etc
Choose flowers
When4 Months
Choose the bridesmaids and maid of honor
Choose the groomsmen and best man
Begin compiling guest list
Book caterers
Finalize guest list
Choose groomsmen attire
Order wedding invitations
When3 Months
Take engagement photo
Book transportation to and from venues
Purchase wedding bands
Purchase misc items for ceremony (guestbook, flower basket and ring-bearer pillow, etc)
Finalize reception menu
Order menu cards
Mail Invitations
Develop system for organizing RSVPs
Review ceremony details with officiant
Lay out the content for Wedding Programs
Finalize wedding day timeline
Finalize seating arrangements
When2 Months
Plan reception seating arrangements
Experiment with hair and veil with stylist
Begin writing vows
Finalize fittings and attire for bridesmaids
Finalize fittings and attire for groomsmen
Create "wedding day" schedule and send to vendors and officiant
Do gifts for attendants
When1 Month
Call vendors to confirm date, times and location
Final dress fitting
Pick up wedding rings
Follow up with guests who haven't yet RSVP'd
When2 Weeks
Give final count to caterer
Update registries
Get final haircut and color
Get playlists to DJ/Musicians
Delegate wedding day duties: gift table, guestbook, etc
WhenWedding Day
Eat a good breakfast!
Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready
Give wedding rings to Best Man
Congratulations! ENJOY the Day!
WhenAfter Wedding
Research favors and Thank You Cards
Begin planning honeymoon
Book honeymoon flights and hotels
Order favors & thank you cards
Apply for marriage license
Create honeymoon itinerary
Confirm honeymoon reservations
Pick up marriage license
Pack for honeymoon
Write Thank You notes as soon as possible
Return tuxes, rentals
Get wedding dress to preservationist or cleaners
WhenAfter Honeymoon
Enjoy your marriage!
