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12 TO 9 MONTHS PRIOR
8 MONTHS PRIOR
5 TO 4 MONTHS PRIOR
Set date and time. Book photographer and/or videographer. Set up rehearsal time and book rehearsal
Begin a wedding binder for your planning needs. Book entertainment (DJ, band, etc.). dinner venue.
Include information on vendors, costs and Book caterer. Select and order the wedding cake and/or desserts.
contracts. Set up your wedding registries (and make sure Send guest list to maid-of-honor (for bridal shower).
Go to engagedri.com for interactive planning tools. there's a link to them on your website). Schedule hair and makeup for wedding day.
Determine budget (who is paying for what?). Block hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Finalize/order the groom and groomsmen attire.
Determine an overall theme/style and colors. Order passports if traveling out of the country for Purchase items for welcome bags (if applicable).
Book reception venue based on budget and theme. your honeymoon. Purchase wedding bands so that you’ll have time
Book officiant (and ceremony location if needed). Purchase dream dress at a bridal boutique; for engraving and/or resizing.
Figure out a guest list head count. schedule additional fittings. Figure out who you want in your wedding party Shop for wedding fashion accessories. (also see if they are available/willing to participate). Book day-of transportation. Interview wedding planners (if applicable). Order save-the-dates.
Book your engagement session (if applicable).
Announce your engagement in local newspaper or
on engagedri.com.
Have an engagement party (if so inclined).
Begin researching (budget-friendly) wedding vendors.
Begin making bridal boutique appointments to find
wedding dress.
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Finalize all menus with caterer.
Reserve rental equipment (chairs, linens, etc.).
Set up a wedding website (also consider setting up
a Pinterest account).
3 TO 2 MONTHS PRIOR
7 TO 6 MONTHS PRIOR
Mail wedding invitations.
Finalize flowers and decorations with florist.
Shop for bridesmaid(s) / mother-of-the-bride dresses.
Visit a men’s clothier for groom and groomsmen attire.
Meet with jewelers to discuss options for wedding bands.
Order invitations and favors; mail save-the-dates.
Book honeymoon (if applicable).
Book florist.
Finalize toasts for reception.
Purchase lingerie/undergarments for dress fittings.
Plan bachelor and/or bachelorette parties.
Print menu cards, programs and any other stationery.