Reserve the date with your florist, photographer, videographer and DJ
Set the date and time of the wedding
Reserve the location for church and synagogue weddings, visit appropriate clergy members.
Establish the wedding budget
Choose attendants, honor attendants and ushers
Order your wedding invitations and announcements
Pick out the Bride's gown and headpiece
Shop for attendant's attire and accessories
Establish a color scheme and wedding theme
Order your wedding rings (save time to have them engraved if applicable)
Register for china, and other home gifts


2-4 Months before the Wedding

M eet with your florist to order your wedding flowers. (Bring a sketch or photo of your dress and color swatches of your bridesmaids' dresses.)
Address all wedding invitations and announcements
Plan rehearsal dinner
Arrange lodging for out-of -town guests and attendants
Select music and meet with dj, videographer and photographer
Have your wedding portrait taken
Order the wedding cake


4-6 Weeks before the Wedding

C ontact your florist for an appointment to review your order
Send "thank you" flowers and notes to the hosts of your pre-wedding parties
Mail your wedding invitations
Have the final fitting of your gown
Meet with the photographer, videographer and disk jockey to update them on the details
Arrange special transportation for the wedding party
Select the groom's gift
Prepare seating chart for reception guests
Write thank-you notes for shower gifts and wedding gifts as they arrive
Place announcement in local newspapers


2 Weeks before the Wedding

Make final check with your florist. (Double check delivery times and locations.)
Order "thank-you" flowers to be sent to parents after the wedding
Obtain the marriage license
Make name changes on bank accounts and official documents
Keep a list of wedding gifts and their senders as they arrive
Finalize seating chart for reception guests