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12 TO 9 MONTHS PRIOR
■ Set date and time.
■ Begin an organization system for your planning needs.
■ Browse engagedsne. com for local resources and vendor suggestions.
■ Determine a budget( and who is responsible for costs).
■ Decide on a theme / style and color palette.
■ Book reception venue, officiant and ceremony location.
■ Create a rough guest list.
■ Determine your wedding party.
■ Interview and select a wedding planner( if applicable).
■ Set up a wedding website and include relevant info for guests.
■ Book your engagement photo session( if applicable).
■ Announce your engagement on engagedsne. com.
■ Have an engagement party( if so inclined).
■ Book appointments to find wedding attire.
8 TO 6 MONTHS PRIOR
■ Book photographer and / or videographer, entertainment and caterer.
■ Set up your wedding registries.
■ Book day-of transportation.
■ Purchase dream gown at a bridal boutique and shop for accessories.
■ Plan accommodations for out-of-town guests.
■ Order save-the-date cards.
■ Get started on any time-intensive DIY projects.
■ Confirm wedding party outfits have been purchased.
■ Meet with jewelers for wedding bands.
■ Order invitations and favors; mail save-the-dates.
■ Book honeymoon( if applicable).
■ Book florist.
5 TO 4 MONTHS PRIOR
■ Book rehearsal dinner venue.
■ Order wedding cake and / or desserts.
■ Schedule hair and makeup trials.
■ Purchase items for welcome bags( if applicable).
■ Purchase wedding bands to give you time for any last-minute resizing.
3 TO 2 MONTHS PRIOR
■ Finalize all menus with venue / caterer.
■ Reserve rental equipment( chairs, linens, etc.).
■ Mail wedding invitations.
■ Finalize hair and makeup looks for both you and your bridal party.
■ Finalize flowers and decorations with florist.
■ Finalize toasts for reception.
■ Plan bachelorx parties.
■ Print menu cards, escort cards, programs and other stationery.
■ Apply for a marriage license.
1 MONTH TO 2 WEEKS PRIOR
■ Finalize ceremony with officiant.
■ Fill out documents for any name changes.
■ Go for final gown fitting( bring shoes and accessories).
■ Purchase thank-you gifts for wedding party and family members.
■ Finalize all transportation for wedding day.
■ Review photography shot list with photographer.
■ Review music playlist with DJ or band.
■ Buy or create a guest book for guests to sign.
■ Create seating chart for reception and print place cards / signage.
■ Finalize all DIY projects.
■ Give venue / caterer final head count for reception.
■ Inform vendors who they must collaborate with( videographers, photographers, content creators, planners, day-of coordinators, caterers).
■ Finalize honeymoon plans( if applicable).
■ Break in wedding shoes.
WEEK OF WEDDING
■ Send a timeline of the wedding day, a vendor contact list and a responsibility sheet to the wedding party and family members.
■ Have checks ready for vendors; include gratuities.
■ Pack wedding day emergency kit( granola bar, makeup, safety pins, bobby pins, etc.).
■ Pack for the honeymoon( if applicable).
■ Pick up wedding outfits.
■ Rehearse for the ceremony and attend rehearsal dinner; pass out thank-you gifts.
THE BIG DAY!
■ Eat small, light meals!
■ Have the wedding certificate signed by the honorary companions.
■ Switch engagement ring to right hand / finger.
■ Exchange any presents with soon-to-be spouse.
■ Be ready to party!
AFTER
■ Return rentals.
■ Finalize wedding payments( if applicable).
■ Repurpose your flowers( if applicable).
■ Send thank-you cards to vendors and leave reviews.
■ Change your name( if applicable).
■ Have your wedding attire cleaned and preserved.
■ Submit your wedding on engagedsne. com.
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