10 to 12 Months prior to the wedding:

• Discuss the type of wedding ceremony best suits you, a religious or civil service.
• Mutually decide on an appropriate wedding date. Be sure to have at least one back up date in mind.
• Discuss the size and the formality of the wedding.
• Discuss the wedding budget fully with family members.
• Put together a guest list be sure to consult with family members during this process to ensure that no one is left out.
• Arrange to meet with clergy person to discuss the ceremony and the rehearsal.
• Talk to a soloist or an organist for the music during the ceremony.
• The following services should be booked:
• Church
• Caterer
• Reception Entertainment
• Bartending Service
• Photographer

8 to 10 months prior to the wedding:

• Begin to make plans for the honeymoon

4 to 6 months prior to the wedding:

• Order all stationary products. These may include:
• Invitations
• Announcements
• Thank you Cards
• Guest Books
• Matches
• Napkins
• Confetti Cards
• Gift Record Book
• Place Cards
• Notify caterer of menu choices.
• Purchase grooms ring if it is a double ring ceremony.
• Order Wedding Cake - this can be made or rented.

3 to 4 Months prior to the Wedding

• Choose gifts for attendant.
• Complete invitations and announcements list.
• Decided on the music for the organist.
• Male Attendants rent your tuxedo.

2 to 3 months prior to the wedding

• Be sure to check and reconfirm:
• Reception Entertainment.
• Reception Menu.
• Florist Order.
• Wedding cake.
• Photographer.
• Videographer.
• Hair appointment.
• Acquire Marriage license.

2 to 3 Weeks Prior to the Wedding

• Pack for honeymoon.
• Make arrangements to pick up flowers and wedding cake.
• Confirm Rehearsal time and inform all participants.
• Give caterer finalized guest count.
• Plan reception decoration.
• Draw up possible seating plan.
• Make up Placecards for Bride and Grooms Family.

Last Week Prior to the Wedding

* Pick up cake and any rented items.
• Have belongings moved to new house.
• Give bridesmaids luncheon.
• Arrange for suitable accommodations for out of town guests.
• Male attendants to decorate cars as close to wedding date as possible.
• Female attendants to decorate reception hall as close to wedding date as possible.