Wedding Checklist

6 - 12 months before your wedding
• Set time, location of Ceremony, Rehearsal & Reception Venue.
• Make an appointment with Clergyman / Officiate Determine a budget.
• Compose a guest list.
• Choose Professional Photographer / Videographer.
• Shop for wedding gown: Several fittings will be required.
• Obtain Floral & Music estimates; book services if possible.
• Register with gift registry.
• Select bride's maids.
• Pick a honeymoon destination: (renew passports & inoculations if required.)
• Begin selection of a Caterer.
• Set a date to order dresses for bridesmaids.

5 months before marriage
• Finalize guest lists.
• Order invitations & announcements.
• Order personal stationary & thank you notes.
• Plan reception.
• Choose florist.
• Men choose attire.
• Make honeymoon reservations.
• Choose caterer.
• Confirm delivery of bridal gown.
• Make appointment for bridal portrait.
• Order wedding cake.
• Arrange transportation for all members of bridal party to & from ceremony & reception locations.
• Go over details of reception with caterer / hotel manager.
• If you are renting any equipment, reserve it now. (Archway, floral pillars etc.)

2 months before the big day
• Inform clergyman of all the details of your ceremony.
• Keep a gift diary - send thank you notes as gifts arrive.
• Fine tune guest list.
• Plan rehearsal dinner.
• Select attendants' gifts, grooms gift.
• Check all services.
• Make moving arrangements.
• Final gown fitting.
• Bridal portrait setting.

1 month before you get married
• Choose wedding bands.
• Mail invitations.
• Have fun!