To Do Three to Twelve Months Before Wedding
Determine Budget with Parents
Type of Wedding (very formal, formal, semi-formal)
Date, time, and place for ceremony
Visit officiant for consultation
Set appointment with officiant for premarital counseling
Choose Bridal Coordinator (if desired)
Type of reception
Reserve venue for reception
GO DRESS SHOPPING
Pick Bridal Attire (colors, styles)
Guest List
Wedding invitations and announcements/save the date
Choose Videographer/ Photographer (research these as soon as possible)
Choose vendors ( DJ, Florist, Caterers, etc)
Begin your registry
Begin your music search for ceremony and reception
Discuss Honeymoon with Future Husband
Engagement Portraits
To Do Two Months Before Wedding
Check State requirements for marriage license
Order Wedding and Groom's cake
Address Invitations
Wedding Gown Fittings
Coordinate groomsmen attire
Select bridal parties gifts
Block rooms at local hotel for group rate for out of town guests
Bridal Portraits
To Do One Month Before the Wedding
Meet with your photographer, go over MUST have photos, first look
day of wedding timeline, other important photo requests.
Mail invitations
Set appointment to have make up and hair styling run through
Purchase Wedding bands
Complete arrangements for reception
To Do Wedding Day
Make sure to take time for yourself! Eat Breakfast! Enjoy your coffee! Appoint someone to be your assistant for the day to help with the last minute details so you won't have to be distracted.
Make sure to have money envelopes ready to pay vendors
Meet with Day of Coordinator first thing to go over all details
Meet with Photographer/Videographer to go over details
Enjoy your day! You made it. It's all about you and your future hubby!