6-3 months
Reserve rental items needed (décor, food, props etc)
Finalize guest list
Select and order all printables: invitations, thank you notes, programmes, menus, seating cards, thank you's
Address and mail invitations (at the latest 8 weeks before wedding date)
Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests
Start planning your honeymoon
Select and reserve miscellaneous services: valet, shuttles, entertainment, child-minding services etc
Purchase bridal accessories and shoes
Set up bridal registry
Hire help/ begin preparing for 1st dance
Order party favours or select charity for donation
Confirm décor details
Purchase / finalise honeymoon clothing and luggage
Select and book wedding day transportation
Check and complete blood test and marriage license requirements
Shop for wedding rings (have engraved if desired)
Consider having teeth cleaned or bleached
Get the legals done - wills and marriage contracts
Plan activities for out of town guests
Purchase attendant gifts
Review and update your gift registry
Start any DIY projects
2 months- 6 weeks
Confirm that guests received invitations and maintain record of RSVP’s and gifts received. Send thank you’s for gifts.
Determine hairstyle and makeup and
Schedule hair, makeup and nail appointments for trials and for wedding day
Finalize accessories shopping (toasting glasses, ring pillow, guest book, favours etc)
Check change of name requirements (drivers license, insurance, home affairs, bank accounts, accounts, subscriptions)
Get blood tests and health certificate if necessary
Obtain marriage license if necessary
Find something old, new, borrowed and blue. Don’t forget the shiny penny for your shoe!
Finalize your menu, beverage, and alcohol order