Timing |
Task
|
12-18
Months |
- Announce
your engagement.
- Discuss
the framework/style for a celebration that suits your families &
budget.
|
10-15
Months |
- Research
providers for the key services you will need, such as venues,
musicians, caterers, florists, photographer and/or videographer.
|
8-14
Months |
- Secure
providers of the key services you will need such as: wedding
consultant, venues, musicians, caterers, florists, photographer
and videographer.
Almost
all will require non-refundable deposits.
|
6-10
Months |
- Select
and order bridal gown, bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories.
- Arrange
for out-of-town guest accommodations.
|
4-8
Months |
- Develop
a guest list with current addresses.
- Design
and order invitations and thank you notes.
- Consider
decorations, reception favors, napkins, and menus with caterers.
- Select
music and flowers.
- Consider
transportation needs for out-of-town guests.
- Plan
rehearsal dinner.
- Plan
new home & complete bridal registry.
- Plan
honeymoon.
|
3-6
Months |
- Select
and order: reception favors, napkins, guest book, menus,
decorations, religious accessories, and transportation needs.
- Select
and order wedding rings.
- Select
and order mother’s dresses.
- Research
legal requirements for marriage where your ceremony will take
place.
- Obtain
any immunizations you will need for the honeymoon.
|
2-4
Months |
- Address
and mail invitations.
- Arrange
for final fittings for all wedding apparel.
- Develop
a coordinated timetable for your reception that includes
formalities, musicians and food service.
- Arrange
for a “hotel” welcome for out-of-town guests that could
include itinerary, directions, brochure of things to do, and
treats.
- Write
vows and create wedding program.
- Determine
gifts for attendants, parents, each other.
- Book
hairstylist, makeup artist, manicurist and go for a trial run.
- Arrange
formal wear for men.
- Arrange
to get marriage license.
- Take
wedding portrait and place wedding announcement in local paper.
|
3-8
weeks |
- Reconfirm
all service providers and honeymoon plans.
- Call
guests who have not responded and develop a seating plan.
- Change
name and/or beneficiary on all legal documents.
|
7-21
days |
- Confirm
final guest count with caterer.
- Adjust
seating arrangements as necessary.
|
2-6
days |
- Pack
an “emergency kit” for your wedding day. Consider including
thread & needle, refresher for make-up, hairbrush, stockings,
etc.
|