A Wedding Timetable

Six to Twelve Months Before the Wedding

• Announce Engagement
• Choose Type of Wedding, Size, Formal, Informal, etc.
• Set Wedding Date and Time
• Plan Budget and Who Will Pay for What
• Choose Wedding Location
• Choose Reception Location
• Select Wedding Rings
• Select and Order Wedding Dress and Accessories
• Select a Caterer, Florist, and Limousine
• Select a Photographer and Videographer
• Select Entertainment, Band or D J
• Begin Guest List
• Select Members of the Wedding Party
• Register Gift Choices at Bridal Registries
• Choose Wedding Colors

Four Months Before the Wedding

• Determine Rehearsal Time and Location
• Determine Rehearsal Dinner Location
• Select Bridesmaid's Dresses and Accessories
• Select Groom's Attire
• Select Groomsmen's Attire
• Order Wedding Invitations

Two Months Before the Wedding

• Finalize Guest List
• Mail Wedding Invitations
• Arrange Lodging for Out-of-Town Guests
• Get Marriage License
• Purchase Guest Book and Pen Set Bells, Bubbles, etc.
• Order Wedding Cake and Cake Top
• Order Favors, Cake Knife and Server,Flower Girl Basket,
  Ring Pillow, Toasting Glasses, Unity Candle, Place Cards,
  Garter, etc. Bells, Bubbles, etc.
• Order Wedding Programs
• Purchase Gifts for Wedding Party
• Plan Details of Wedding and Reception

One Month Before the Wedding

• Finalize Details of Rehearsal Dinner
• Send Invitations for Rehearsal Dinner
• Arrange for Final Fitting of Gown
• Arrange for Final Fitting of Bridesmaid's Dresses
• Schedule Appointment with Hairdresser

Two Weeks Before the Wedding

• Record Wedding Gifts Received
• Write Thank You Notes
• Contact People Who Did Not Respond
• Break In Wedding Shoes
• Confirm Times, Locations and Details with:
     ­Wedding Party - Rental Services
     ­Florist - Caterer - Cake
     ­Photographer - Videographer
     ­Entertainment - Limousine
     ­Wedding and Reception Sites

One Week Before the Wedding

• Try on All Wedding Attire Before the Wedding
• Pack for Honeymoon
• Confirm Honeymoon Reservations
• Prepare Wedding Day Fees
• Arrange for Rental Returns
• Give Final Counts to Caterer

Miscellaneous Tips

• Giving a Great Toast
• Good Things To Know
• Wedding Symbols and Traditions
• Worldwide Wedding Customs
• Wedding Software
• A Note About Content