12 months

____ Choose your date
(also discuss alternate choice)
____ Secure wedding consultant
____ Determine wedding type (formal, informal)
____ Discuss budget and division of expenses
____ Choose ceremony location (inside, outside)
____ Contact officiant or clergy
____ Arrange marriage classes
____ Select reception location
____ Select wedding party
____ Assemble guest list and gather addresses
____ Select caterer
____ Have engagement photos taken
____ Select attendants dresses
____ Choose color scheme
____ Select reception entertainment
____ Purchase Rings

9 months

____ Select gown and veil
____ Assist mothers of bride and groom with dress selection
____ Select florist
____ Apply for passports (find out if immunizations are required for your honeymoon destination)
____ Select videographer
____ Order wedding cake
____ Send “save the date”cards or magnets

6 months

____ Order groom and groomsmen formalwear
____ Make honeymoon arrangements
____ Plan reception details
____ Set up gift registries at one or more stores
____ Discuss/plan future residence
____ Order invitations, thank you’s, maps
____ Secure accommodations
____ Reserve necessary rental items if any
____ Decide reception decorations/centerpieces
____ Book rental/decorating company

5-2 months

____ Arrange transportation for wedding party
____ Attend food tasting
____ Finalize floral order
____ Arrange rehearsal dinner details
____ Purchase trousseau
____ Address invitations
____ Purchase attendants gifts
____ Practice hair styles and make-up
____ Purchase Stamps
____ Select rehearsal dinner location

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