Twelve Months or More In Advance

• Announce your engagement.
• Set the date and begin looking into Save the Date Magnets or cards.
• Get organized.  Whether it’s a three-ring binder, a hardbound book available at bridal stores, or an excel chart on your laptop, you will need to keep a lot of information orderly and handy.
• Keep open the lines of communication with your fiancé and your respective families; discuss the wedding budget as early as possible, as well as the style, theme and location of your wedding.
• If you are planning a religious ceremony, meet with clergy members.

 Six to Twelve Months Before the Wedding

• Interview and sign contracts with your cater, photographer and videograpaher, band or DJ, and florist.
• Set your guest list.
• Select and ask your attendants.
• Shop for your dress.  

Three to Six Months Before the Wedding

• Register
• Send out Save the Data cards.
• Select your invitations.
• Finalize your floral arrangements.
• Select your wedding cake.
• Arrange your rehearsal dinner, if planned.
• Plan your honeymoon.

One to Two Months Before the Wedding

• Mail invitations.
• Apply for marriage license.
• Start working on your seating chart.

One to Two Weeks Before the Wedding

• Give final guest count to the caterer and/or wedding planner.
• Pick up your gown and groom’s attire.
• Write your vows.  

Two to four Weeks After the Wedding

• Send out thank you cards for your gifts
• Call your bridal party to thank them personally for their time