 | Announce your engagement |
| Have two sets of parents meet if they haven't already |
| Decide on a date |
| Choose the type of wedding you would like |
| Go over the budget with anyone who is contributing to the cost |
| Pick the ceremony site and visit with the officiator |
| Start looking at reception sites, put some holds on |
| Decide on whether you will need a wedding planner |
| Select your wedding party |
| Book a reception site |
| Enroll in a bridal gift registry |
| Shop for a gown |
| Shop for attendants dresses |
| Choose a photographer and videographer |
| Shop and select a florist |
| Decide on your entertainment and book them |
| Book your transportation |
| Order invitations, thank you cards and other stationary |
| Shop for rings |
| Order your wedding gown |
| Select tuxedos for groom and ushers |
| Shop for hotel rooms for out of town guests |
| Meet with caterer with any reception questions |
| Complete guest list |
| Arrange rehearsal dinner |
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| Call municipal offices for license instructions |
| Get blood test and physical |
| Make honeymoon arrangements, secure passports, if needed |
| Outline ceremony and select music |
| Shop for bridal party gifts |
| Confirm order with florist |
| Screen and select reception music |
| If not included with caterer, order wedding cake |
| Finalize honeymoon plans |
| Meet with and rental agents for party or reception supplies |
| Set up a system for guest responses, start blocking tables |
| Mail invitations 8 weeks before date |
| Do a hair and make up run through (with headpiece) |
| Schedule final dress fitting |
| List any changes you need to make once you are married (license, insurance, name change) |
| Choose all accessories you will wear |
| Begin seating arrangements for reception |
| Confirm details with caterer, florist. etc. |
| Give caterer a final head count and floor plan |
| Make your appointments for hair, make-up, massage, nails etc. |
| Send engagement photo with wedding announcement to newspaper |
| Prepare lists for ushers, bridesmaids, band, videographer and photographer |
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| Host bridesmaid luncheon; confirm arrival times and appointments |
| Prepare envelopes with fees for clergy, transportation, band, maitre'd |
| Give revised head count to caterer |
| Arrange time to drop off cake knife, favors, cake topper, seating cards to caterer |
| Get manicure, facials, haircut and other beauty treatments over with |
| Pack for honeymoon; arrange for transportation of luggage |
| Have car serviced if you are doing a lot of driving |
| Wrap gifts for attendants and any other recipients |
| Greet and settle out of town guests |
| Reduce stress by going to the gym, walking, or a hobby |
| Arrange beauty touch ups before rehearsal dinner |
| Attend rehearsal dinner |
| Secure rings and license with someone trustworthy |
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