6-12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Set the date and time of the wedding
Reserve the location
For church and synagogue weddings, visit appropriate clergy members.
Establish the wedding budget
Choose attendants, honor attendants and ushers
Order your wedding invitations and announcements
Pick out the Bride's gown and headpiece
2-4 MONTHES BEFORE THE WEDDING
Meet with your florist to order your wedding flowers. (Bring a sketch or
photo of your dress and color swatches of your bridesmaids' dresses.)
Address all wedding invitations and announcements
Select music and meet with disk jockey, videographer and photographer
Order the wedding cake
4-6 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Mail your wedding invitations
Have the final fitting of your gown
Meet with the photographer, videographer and disk jockey to update them on the details
Write thank-you notes for shower gifts and wedding gifts as they arrive
Place announcement in local newspapers
2 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING
Make final check with your florist. (Double check delivery times
and locations.)
Obtain the marriage license
Make name changes on bank accounts and official documents
