Wedding Calendar

6 To 12 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Establish type of wedding (formal or information) and choose a date
* Select Wedding Gown
* Discuss gown colors and styles
* Choose attendant's dresses
* Visit the clergy and review church/synagogue requirements
* Compile size of the guest list
* Determine your budget and discuss expenses
* Find a reception location and make reservations early
* Select a wedding consultant

4 To 6 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Choose your attendants
* Select men's formalwear
* Choose a color theme
* Buy wedding rings
* Book your caterer
* Book your photographer
* Book your videographer
* Book your dj or band
* Have physical examinations
* Decide your honeymoon plans
* Plan ceremony and reception music
* Compile names and addresses for guest list

2 To 4 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Plan wedding decorations
* Select a florist
* Order invitations and party favors
* Shop for bridal party tuxedos
* Finalize arrangement for the church and ceremony
* Make transportation arrangements
* Plan honeymoon; visit travel agencies, make reservations
* All deposits should be made and contracts signed
* Put together ideas for bridal registry

THREE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Order the wedding cake
* Choose gifts for attendants, parents, helpers
* Buy cake knife, toasting glasses, guest book & garter

TWO MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Make plans & reservations for wedding rehearsal & dinner
* Reserve rooms for out-of-town guests
* Address invitations/announcements
Invitations should be sent 4-6 weeks prior to wedding; announcements after wedding

ONE MONTH BEFORE WEDDING
* Obtain marriage license
* Confirm details of every aspect of your wedding
* Finalize honeymoon reservations
* Contact all contracted services to confirm arrangements
* Have final fittings for you and your attendant's dresses
* Ask a friend or relative to take charge of guest book at reception
* Pick up wedding rings
* Purchas gift for fiance (not mandatory!)

TWO WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING
* Review reception seating and order place cards
* Prepare wedding announcement to send to newspapers
* Contact guests who have not responded

ONE WEEK BEFORE WEDDING
* Pick up your gown, attendants' dresses & accessories
* Confirm details with all participants and inform them of any changes
* Give final guest count to reception facility or caterer
* Pack for honeymoon
* Make sure you have all wedding attire, rings & marriage license
* Have rehearsal and dinner

WEDDING DAY
* Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is to begin
* Have hair & make-up done
* Take marriage license and rings to ceremony site
* Relax