Wedding
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12 TO 9 MONTHS BEFORE 8 MONTHS BEFORE 5 TO 4 MONTHS BEFORE
● set date and time ● book photographer and videographer ● set up rehearsal time and book rehearsal
● begin a wedding binder for your planning needs. ● book entertainment/DJ or band
dinner venue
Include information on the budget, vendors and ● book your caterer ● select and order the wedding cake and/or desserts
contracts ● set up your wedding registries; link to your website ● send guest list to maid-of-honor (for bridal shower)
● Go to engagedri.com for interactive planning tools ● block hotel rooms for out-of-town guests ● schedule hair and makeup for wedding day
● determine budget (who is paying for what?) ● order passports if traveling out of the country ● finalize and order the groom’s and groomsmen attire
● determine a theme/style and colors for your ● purchase your dream dress at a bridal boutique ● plan and purchase items for welcome bags (if desired)
● shop for wedding accessories once dress is ● purchase wedding bands so that you’ll have time
wedding day
● book a reception venue based on budget and theme
● book off iciant (and a location for ceremony if
applicable)
purchased
● book wedding day transportation
● order save-the-dates 3 TO 2 MONTHS BEFORE
7 TO 6 MONTHS BEFORE ● finalize menu (plus cocktails/hors d’oeuvres) with caterer
● figure out a guest list head count
● figure out who and how many in your wedding party
● interview wedding planners (if applicable)
● set up a wedding website (also consider setting up
a Pinterest account)
● book a session for engagement photos
● announce engagement in newspaper or on
engagedri.com
● have an engagement party
● based on budget, begin researching wedding vendors
● begin making appointments to look for your
wedding dress
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for engraving and resizing
● if not provided by your caterer or venue, reserve rental
● shop for bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride dresses
● visit a men’s clothier for groom’s and groomsmen attire
● meet with jewelers to discuss options for wedding bands
● order invitations and favors; mail save-the-dates
● book your honeymoon
● book florist
equipment (chairs, linens, etc.)
● mail wedding invitations
● finalize flowers and decorations with florist
● finalize toasts for reception
● purchase lingerie/undergarments for dress fitting
● plan bachelor and/or bachelorette parties
● print menu cards, programs and other stationery needs