Choose and order A wedding cake.
Arrange the Rehearsal dinner.
Arrange for transportation.
Four to Six Months Before The Wedding
Check requirements for blood test and marriage license in your state.
Shop and select wedding rings.
If you are renting equipment, reserve it, this includes arches, floral items etc.
Select your invitations and announcements, and then order them.
Select your thank you notes and stationery, and then order them.
Order all the men's attire.
Decide where to live after the wedding.
Finalize your guest lists.
Send your engagement announcement to the newspaper and or other media.
Inform mothers to select their dresses.
Finalize honeymoon details and you’re your reservations.
Finalize honeymoon travel details.
Two to Four Months Before The Wedding
Confirm the details with the caterer.
Prepare maps and directions for the ceremony and reception.
Select wedding rings and have sized.
Select a wedding guest book.
Set the dates and times with the officiant for the rehearsal.
Set up the bridesmaids' luncheon.
Determine your design and printing of the invitations.
Finalize the florist photographer.
Finalize the videographer.
Finalize accommodations for out of town guest.
Plan a rehearsal dinner.
Confirm the wedding cake details.
Six to Eight Weeks Before The Wedding
Prepare a portrait for the newspaper or local media.
Set appointment for your formal bridal portrait.
Select gifts for your attendants.
Set appointments with your hairdressers and makeup artists.
Finalize the transportation.
Four to Six Weeks Before The Wedding
Decide your menu for the reception or finalize it with cater or reception hall.
Buy a gift for the groom.
Schedule a final fitting for your wedding dress.
Purchase an out fit to wear when leaving the reception hall.