Locate & book reception venue
Select and buy engagement ring
Locate & book wedding venue
Engagement Party
Begin guest list - get apx. head count
Consult with fiance & all parents about budget
Select attendants and ushers -1 usher per 50 guests
Hire videographer - Often photographer can arrange
Hire photographer
Hire consultant - If you want one, shop around
Hire caterer
Book musicians
Book organist and wedding soloists
Register for gifts
Do before pre-wedding showers or parties
Visit clergymember or JP with fiance
Pre-marital counseling: priest, minister, rabbi
Purchase wedding dress
Select attendants' dresses and accessories
Update passports, visas, inoculations, etc.
Discuss rehearsal dinner with fiance
Complete honeymoon plans with fiance
Book portrait photographer
Book transportation for wedding party
Book calligrapher
Pick bridal accessories, veil, shoes, etc.
Consider tents, lights, heaters for outside sites
Remember gift, cake tables too
Consult w/ travel agent about honeymoon
Reserve rental equipment for ceremony & reception
Order invitations & announcements
Thank you cards, napkins, matches, more envelopes
Schedule fittings for bridal attire - Depends on delivery dates of attire.
Select baker & sample cakes
Reserve wedding night accomodations
Arrange for Flowers
Select ceremony music
Select menu with caterer
Plan reception, decorations, theme, etc.
Tuxedo rentals/suits & fittings for groom & groomsmen
Arrange for speakers at reception
Mothers select their dresses
Take dance lessons if desired
Plan liquor needs if caterer doesn't do it
Make appointment with hairstylist (bride)
Arrange for out-of-town guest needs
Look for special wedding block room rates
Arrange for welcome gifts in rooms of travelers
Check state requirements for blood tests - NONE in Kentucky
Finalize ceremony with officiant
Order wedding rings & engraving
Do maps and directions for out-of-town guests
Include with invitations Finalize guest list - compile addresses
Order wedding cake
Work out traffic and parking issues
May be taken care of depending on venues
Send out of town guests hotel and city info - Give them a jump on travel plans
Arrange rehersal dinner
Address invitations
Have portrait taken
Plan recording and displaying of wedding gifts
Get the marriage license
Mail invitations
Record gifts & send thank you's as received
Same for showers & other wedding related parties
Choose gifts for attendants and ushers
Give bridesmaids guest list for showers Or list to those hosting showers
Send announcement to newspapers
Plan bridesmaids' party
Order reception favors
Pick up wedding rings
Buy accessories, ring pillow, goblets, candles etc
Don't forget cake knife and server
Make photographer list of pictures you want taken
Buy going-away outfit
Give song list to musicians of do's and don'ts
Do name change paperwork, licence, banks, ss#, etc
Make sure homeowner's insurance covers ring/gifts
Also may want to check on life insurance policies
Final dress, headpiece & all clothing fitting
Confirm details with florist for bouquets, boutonniere's,
mothers'/fathers' corsage
Check & change insurance policies
Household, life,car, etc.
Hairstyle, makeup, headpiece trial run
Design and print ceremony program
Address wedding announcements - Mail
Arrange for dress cleaning & flower preservation
Arrange for day of wedding errand runner -Friend for last minute
details Break in bridal shoes - wear around house
Confirm accomodations for out-of-town guests
Try on wedding attire for all participants
Call expected guests who haven't responded
Make reception seating plans & place cards
Change of address forms to post office if moving to new home
Double check ALL arrangements
Pick up honeymoon tics, travelers checks, etc.
Give honeymoon contact info to someone
In case of emergencies where can you be reached
Bachelor and/or Bachelorette Parties
Confirm transportation plans
Confirm rehersal plans with officiant & attendants
Finalize count for rehersal dinner
Review duties with wedding participants
Review seating details with ushers
Pack for honeymoon
It's getting close... Last minute details with all service providers
Give photo wish list to photographer
Groom & groomsmen get haircuts - gentle reminder
Give gifts to attendants - Can be done at rehersal or earlier
Finalize reception count with caterer
Assign person to pick up gifts/cash from reception
Wedding rehersal
Bride get a manicure
Relax, enjoy ... Pick up rental wedding attire- Earlier can't hurt; no surprises.
Finish packing for wedding night and/or honeymoon
Give wedding rings to best man & maid of honor may be done on wedding day
Sign & witness marriage license
Pay balance due to service providers some may require earlier payment
Pay officient, musicians, etc. Have envelopes prepared.
Bride & attendants have hair done
Eat a light, nutritious breakfast & perhaps lunch -You'll need the energy.
Mail wedding announcements for people not invited but want to notify.
GET MARRIED! -THIS ONE IS IMPORTANT
Someone take dress/veil to be cleaned/preserved
Someone take bouquet to be preserved or hang upside down to dry
Send gift thank you cards or when back from honeymoon - within 2 mo.!