Wedding Planning Timeline Checklist

Congratulations on your engagement. Now it is time to go to function and plan the wedding of your dreams. With a little preparation (and a sense of Humor!) there is no will need to act like a bridezilla.

Here is a checklist to help you keep your sanity.

9-12 Months prior to the wedding

• Announce your engagement.
• Strategy what kind of wedding you want- formal, informal, day or evening, number of guests
• Pick out a wedding date.
• Decide your spending budget- Discuss who is responsible for what expenses prior to generating any plans. You must consist of your parents and future in-laws in this discussion. Don't forget to treat them with respect. Any cash they present is a gift!
• Make guest list - Don't forget to include your parents and future in-laws in this discussion.
• Speak to officiant- Priest, Minister, Rabbi, Justice of the Peace etc.
• Reserve your ceremony and Reception Web sites.

6-9 Months Prior to Wedding

• Choose Bridal Gown
• Pick out your attendants- Maid/Matron of Honor, Ideal Man, Bridesmaids, Ushers, Flowergirls, and Ring Bearer
• Decide on a Photographer
• Choose bridesmaids dresses & accessories (Don't forget to be Type and listen to their suggestions and concerns).
• Choose a caterer (if needed)
• Employ a band or DJ
• Book your florist

4-five Months Prior to Wedding

• Schedule fittings for oneself and attendants (don't forget your flower-girl)
• Reserve any rental items necessary for ceremony and reception
• Finalize guest list
• Order Stationery - wedding invitations, thank you notes, and wedding programs
• Address invitations or employ a expert calligrapher
• Program rehearsal dinner - set date, time and location. (This dinner is in most cases given by the grooms' parents.)
• Arrange for accommodations for out-of-town guests.
• Start out planning honeymoon (Groom typically makes these arrangements following you Both choose exactly where to go.) Do not forget to get any passports or travel documents you may perhaps need.
• Register for gifts.
• Obtain shoes and accessories (Don't forget to break your shoes in just before the wedding)

two-three Months Before Wedding

• Order wedding cake
• Order party favors
• Order all required decorations
• Book all transportation for wedding day (if required)
• Invest in wedding rings
• Visit lawyer to write any important wills or prenuptial agreements

five-8 Weeks Before Wedding

• Obtain gifts for wedding attendants
• Mail invitations (A map to help your guests in locating the ceremony and reception websites is a nice thought).
• Pay a visit to hairstylist to decide what style you want for your hair. (Hint: In no way adjust haircolor or adjust your style ideal just before your wedding. Any changes ought to be made at least three-4 weeks in advance).
• Have a formal wedding portrait taken
• Send wedding announcements to newspapers (if crucial)
• Modify name and address on driver's license, social security cards, insurance policies, and bank accounts
• Reserve wedding attire for groom, ushers, ring bearer (Frequently accomplished by the groom).
• Mail invitations to rehearsal dinner (if crucial)
• Obtain marriage license
• Get blood tests if required in your state
• Plan a bridesmaid luncheon

2-4 Weeks Prior to Wedding

• Confirm ceremony particulars with officiant
• Arrange final fittings for your gown and bridesmaids dresses
• Make final floral selections
• Finalize rehearsal dinner plans
• Confirm particulars with all service providers - It is a fine idea to give them a written list of your wedding day timeline.
• Contact guests who have not but responded to your invitation
• Pick up wedding rings
• Meet with your photographer to talk about unique pictures you want taken.
• Meet with your DJ or band to confirm the music you want played
• Remind all attendants (male & female) when to pick up their wedding attire.
• Purchase any particular accessories or make-up you want your attendants to wear.
• Identify ceremony seating for any special guests (give the list to the ushers).
• Plan reception seating-write names on location cards.

Hold On....Your Almost Done! Last Week

• Pick up wedding attire
• Figure final guest count and notify cater
• Arrange for "get-a-way" automobile from the reception
• Assessment the schedule of events and last minute arrangements with all service providers.
• Confirm honeymoon reservations
• Pack for your honeymoon

Take a Breath.....It's Finally Here....Your Wedding Day!!!!

• Give rings to the most beneficial man and maid of honor (If no ring Bearer)
• Give the ideal man capital to pay the officiant following the ceremony
• Relax and have fun!!! All your challenging function and preparing has paid off.