Arrange Accommodations for Out of Town Attendants Order Gown and Veil Select Members of Your Bridal Party Shop for Attendants' Gowns Schedule Photo for Engagement Announcement Arrange Transportation:
Limousine or Horse & Carriage Mail Engagement Information to Newspaper Pick a Color Scheme for Your Wedding Discuss Honeymoon Plans Visit or Call Rental Companies to Review Rental Options Visit Florist and Discuss Floral Arrangements Order Ice Sculpture
3 to 6
Months Before
Complete Bridal Registry Order Wedding Cake Visit Travel Agent and Make Honeymoon Plans Send Deposits/Payments for Airline Tickets Order Invitations and Thank You Notes Plan Rehearsal Dinner Order Wedding Band Engravings Order Seating Scroll See Financial Advisor Hire Makeup Artist Make Appointment with Beauty / Hair Salon
2 Months
Before
Order Men's Formal Wear Order Favors for Reception Meet with Your Function Director Send Band or DJ a List of Songs You would Like Played Buy Attendants' Gifts First Gown Fitting Hire a Calligrapher to Address Invitations Have a Formal Portrait Taken Mail Invitations Purchase Decorations:
Balloons, Etc...
1 Month
Before
Apply for Marriage License Confirm Rehearsal with Church Get Physical Examination Purchase Final Party Supplies Make Appointment to have Bouquet Preserved Mail Thank You Notes for Shower Gifts
1 to 2
Weeks Before
Pick Up Honeymoon Tickets Finalize Flowers Give Caterer a Final Guest Count Plan Seating for Reception Write Out Place Cards for Reception Pick Up Formal Wear Confirm: Site of Ceremony, Hall, Band, Photo,
Video, Limo, Florist, Etc.
Reserve Church, Temple, Site of Ceremony
