| 10-12 months
before |
- Select an engagement
ring
- Announce your
engagement
- Discuss wedding plans
with your fiancee and all parents
- Select your best man
and groomsmen
- Consider hiring a
wedding coordinator.
- Buy a wedding planner
and envelopes to store brochures and notes.
|
| 8-9 months before |
- Meet with officiator
to discuss your ceremony
- Compile a list of
guests you would like in attendance
- Make honeymoon travel
plans
- Have a formal
black/white photo sitting for announcements.
- Meet with the
florist, photographer, caterer, videographer, and D.J.
or entertainment to discuss budgets and options.
|
| 6 months before |
- Make your formal wear
selections with us
- Visit gift registry
with your fiancee
- Arrange for
transportation to the ceremony and reception for your
wedding party
- Finalize your
honeymoon plans
- Send announcements of
your engagement to your fiancé's and your local and
hometown newspapers.
- Order invitations,
announcements, programs, napkins, matchbooks, and
personal stationery.
|
| 3 months before |
- Pick out and order
your wedding rings
- Help plan your
rehearsal dinner
- Choose gifts for your
bride and groomsmen
- Order wedding and
groom's cakes.
- Make arrangements for
lodging for out-of-town guests.
|
| 1 month before |
- Make sure all members
of your wedding party have been fitted for their
tuxedos
- Get your marriage
license
- Arrange to move
belongings to your new home
|
| The week of your
wedding |
- Pack for your
honeymoon
- Attend bachelor party
- Get cash ready for
gratuities and officiator's fee
- Enjoy your rehearsal
dinner
|
| The big day |
- Double check all
details - rings, transportation, marriage license.
- Get to ceremony on
time
- Relax and enjoy your
wedding!
|
