This worksheet provides you with a
general guideline of when to do what:
7-12 months before the wedding:
- Formally announce your engagement
- Select a wedding date
- Determine your budget
- Book the officiant
- Book the wedding location
- Book the reception location
- Hire the wedding consultant
- Purchase a wedding planner
- Compile the guest list
- Select members of your wedding party
- Choose the caterer
- Book the photographer
- Book the videographer
- Hire the florist
- Book the entertainment for the wedding and the reception
- Order your dress, accessories and shoes
4-6 months before the wedding:
- Reserve rental equipment
- Order the wedding cake
- Order the wedding stationery
- Make the honeymoon reservations
- Book transportation
- Reserve accommodation for out of town guests
2-3 months before the wedding:
- Finalize the guest list
- Send wedding invitations
- Meet with the caterer or banquet manager
- Meet the officiant
- Arrange for gown fitting
- Write your wedding vows
- Arrange for the rehearsal dinner
- Purchase the wedding favors of gifts for the table
- Purchase gifts for your bridesmaids etc.
- Purchase the wedding rings
1 day - 1 month before the wedding:
Obtain the wedding license
Buy gifts for each other
Purchase the guest book (if you are having one)
Organize the wedding program
Arrange trial runs with hairdressers / make up artists etc.
Pick up your wedding dress
Finalize seating arrangements
Finalize the guest count
Write speeches
Make hair and make up appointments
Pack for the honeymoon
Confirm all details with the vendors
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