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Tasks - 9 Months or Prior

Have an engagement party.
Set a wedding date.
Think about a wedding theme, style and location.
Work out a budget.
Compile a guest list and organize addresse's.
Select and reserve your ceremony site.
Schedule a rehersal date.
Book an officiant for the ceremony.
Book a consultation, select and order your wedding gown.
Reserve a reception site and obtain public permits.
Order wedding accessories, including headpiece, veil and shoes.

Tasks- 6 months or prior

Book a florist consultation to confirm your theme and style.
Book a local photographer and videographer .
Research a baker and order the wedding cake.
Research and book musicians and prepare a playlist for the reception.
Plan your honeymoon and make early reservations for best prices.
Schedule rehearsal times and make reservations for rehearsal dinner.
Register for gifts.

Tasks- 5 months or prior

Reserve ceremony and reception rental equipment.
Arrange transportation for the wedding day.
Order stationary, invitations, thank-you notes; hire a calligrapher if desired.
Purchase or rent grooms tuxedo or suit.
Choose attendants attire and schedule fittings.
Book a romantic room for the wedding night.

Tasks- 3-4 months or prior

Discuss details of the menu with caterer and confirm bar requirements.
Choose readings for the ceremony and think about any wedding vows.
First bridal gown fitting; invite your maid of honor to attend.
Discuss bachelorette party plans; arrange bridesmaids luncheon or dinner.
Book beauty preparations, makeup and hairstyle appointments.
Assign guests to events, address envelopes and mail out invitations .
Add items to your gift registry.

Tasks- 1-2 months or prior

Buy guest book, confetti, favors for guests and gifts for attendants.
Make appointments for blood tests; arrange marriage license and request certified copies.
Prepare change of name documents .
Double check ALL wedding professionals bookings, deliveries, travel and wedding plans.
Remind guests about your gift registry.

Tasks- 2-4 weeks or prior

Final dress fitting with shoes, accessories and lingerie.
Call anyone on your guest list who has not RSVPd.
Confirm reception guest count, meal options and notify the caterer.
Begin a reception table plan, write place cards and print ceremony programs.
Confirm ceremony details with officiant, write toasts for rehearsal dinner and reception.

Tasks- 1 week or prior

Assign attendant responsibilities with the help of your Maid of Honor.
Pick up your wedding dress or confirm it will be delivered well in advance.
Prepare payment and tips for officiant and vendors; arrange money for honeymoon.
Have bacheler and bacherlerette party.

Tasks- 1 day or prior

Confirm transportation arrangements and ALL wedding event schedules.
Pre-wedding beauty preparations.
Rehearse ceremony, rehearsal dinner and gift giving.

Tasks- Wedding day

Give yourself plenty of time to have breakfast, attend hairstyle appointment and get ready.
Relax and enjoy your perfect wedding day!


I got this off ourweddingday.com
and got the idea off another bride. Thank you.
It helps alot especially for people like me that dont know where to start.