12-8 Months in Advance:
Select a Date.
Set a Budget.
Reserve a Ceremony Location.
Reserve a Reception Location.
Compile the Guest List.

8-6 Months in Advance:
Choose a Caterer.
Choose a Florist.
Choose a Photographer.
Choose a Videographer.
Choose an Officiating Minister.
Purchase Wedding Dress/Accessories.
Send Formal Announcements.
Reserve DJ/Band.
Register for Gifts.
Reserve Tuxes.
Choose Local Hotels for Blocked Rooms.
Determine Wedding Day Transportation.
Choose Greeters, Ushers, Servers, Readers, etc.
Discuss Menu with Caterer.

4-2 Months in Advance:
Choose the Ceremony Music.
Choose the Ceremony Musicians.
Reserve the Rental Equipment.
Order Invitations, Reception Cards, Informals, Etc.
Submit Wedding Announcement to Newspaper.

Address and Mail the Invitations.
Plan and Reserve the Honeymoon Details.
Taste and Order Wedding Cakes.
Purchase the Wedding Rings.
Purchase the Hostess Gifts for Showers.

2 Months in Advance:
Choose and Purchase Wedding Favors.
Choose the Attendants Gifts.
Plan the Ceremony Order.
Choose or Write Vows.
Schedule the Rehearsal.
Schedule the Rehearsal Dinner.
Plan Seating Charts.
Obtain the Marriage License.
Buy Guest Book and Pen.
Plan Programs and Print.
Mail the Reminders to Wedding Party.
Compile Final Numbers.
Write Thank You Notes.
Confirm Travel Plans.
Confirm All Vendors.
Complete Name Change Forms.
Send Rehearsal Dinner Invites.
Buy Needed Gifts.
Pack for the Honeymoon.
Plan Departure Apparel.