Purchase wedding bands

When
11 Months

Planning to Propose

When

I proposed and she said yes!

When
10 Months

When
8 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

When
6 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

When
4 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

When
3 Months

Take engagement photo

Book transportation to and from venues

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

When
2 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

When
1 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

When
2 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

When
1 Week

Prepare final payments to vendors

Give photographer/videographer their instructions

When
1 Day Before

Attend wedding rehearsal

Go to bed at a decent hour!

When
Wedding Day

Eat a good breakfast!

Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready

Give wedding rings to Best Man

Congratulations! ENJOY the Day!

When
After 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

When
After Honeymoon

Enjoy your marriage!

When11 Months

Planning to Propose

I proposed and she said yes!

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

When1 Week

Prepare final payments to vendors

Give photographer/videographer their instructions

When1 Day Before

Attend wedding rehearsal

Go to bed at a decent hour!

WhenWedding Day

Eat a good breakfast!

Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready

Give wedding rings to Best Man

When
11 Months

When
10 Months

When
8 Months

When
6 Months

When
4 Months

When
3 Months

When
2 Months

When
1 Month

When
2 Weeks

When
1 Week

When
1 Day Before

When
Wedding Day

When
After Wedding

When
After Honeymoon