Wedding Checklist
 | 12 to 18 months before |
- Reserve Church, Temple, Site of Ceremony
- Shop for Engagement Ring
- Reserve Photographer
- Reserve Videographer
- Reserve Reception Facility
- Choose Entertainment
- Contact a Wedding Consultant
- Hire Musicians for Ceremony
- Discuss and Decide on Style and Formality of Your Wedding
| 6 to 12 months before |
- Arrange Accommodations for Out of Town Attendants
- Order Gown and Veil
- Select Members of Your Bridal Party
- Shop for Attendants' Gowns
- Schedule Photo for Engagement Announcement
- Arrange Wedding Transportation
- Mail Engagement Information to Newspaper
- Pick a Color Scheme for Your Wedding
- Discuss Honeymoon Plans
- Visit or Call Rental Companies to Review Rental Options
- Visit Florist and Discuss Floral Arrangements
| 3 to 6 months before |
- Complete Bridal Registry
- Order Wedding Cake
- Visit Travel Agent and Make Honeymoon Plans
- Send Deposits/Payments for Airline Tickets
- Order Invitations and Thank You Notes
- Plan Rehearsal Dinner
- Order Wedding Band Engravings
| 2 months before |
- Order Men's Formal Wear
- Order Favors for Reception
- Meet with Your Function Director
- Send Band or DJ a List of Songs You would Like Played
- Buy Attendants' Gifts
- First Gown Fitting
- Hire a Calligrapher to Address Invitations
- Have a Formal Portrait Taken
- Mail out Invitations
| 1 month before |
- Confirm Rehearsal with Church
- Get Physical Examination
- Purchase Final Party Supplies
- Make Appointment to have Wedding Bouquet Preserved
- Mail Thank You Notes for Shower Gifts
| 1 to 2 weeks before |
- Apply for Marriage License
- Pick Up Honeymoon Tickets
- Finalize Flowers
- Give Caterer a Final Guest Count
- Plan Seating for Reception
- Write Out Place Cards for Reception
- Pick Up Formal Wear
- Confirm: Church, Hall, Band, Photo, Video, Limo, Florist, Etc.
| 1 day before |
- Relax and take some deep breaths...you're almost there.
- Pack for your honeymoon.
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