You have planed for this day since you were a little girl. You thought you knew every detail by heart-well here is a time line to make sure you won't forget anything!
9-12 Months Prior
- Determine who will officiate at the ceremony.
- Select a wedding date and time.
- Announce your engagement in the local paper. If both you and your fiancé grew up in different towns, do both papers!
- Determine how many guests may attend.
- Determine the type of wedding you want (size, formality, style, color scheme).
- Select and order the bridesmaid dress.
- Establish a "rough" budget.
- Select and secure a photographer.
- Select a caterer if not already provided by the reception.
- Select and secure your reception location.
- Select and secure your ceremony location.
- Select and secure your DJ / MC.
- Begin choosing your wedding cake baker, videographer, and florist. Sign necessary contracts.
- Pick out engagement ring with fiancé.
6-9 Months Prior
- Start compiling the guest list (ask your families to do the same).
- Select the bridesmaids and groomsmen for your wedding party.
- Shop for the wedding dress, headpiece, veil, and accessories.
- Start planning for honeymoon.
- Register with a bridal registry. Did you know, placed like Bed Bath & Beyond let you register online, from the comfort of your own home?!
4-6 Months Prior
- Check requirements for blood test and marriage license in your state.
- Shop for wedding rings.
- Select and order the invitations and thank yous.
- Complete the guest lists.
- Send your save the dates, so guess can prepare; especially if it is a destination wedding!
- Send your engagement announcement to the newspaper(s).
- Help the mothers in selecting their dresses.
- Select and order the men's attire.
- Finalize honeymoon details and make the necessary reservations. Make sure if you do not have enough time prior to the honeymoon to change your name, that all reservations are made in your maiden name!
2-4 Months Prior
- Confirm the menu and catering details with the caterer.
- Prepare any maps and directions for the ceremony and reception.
- Select your wedding rings.
- Buy a wedding guest book.
- Set the dates and times with the officiant for the rehearsal.
- Plan the bridesmaid luncheon and any other parties, such as shower and the bachelorette party.
- Get your programs for the ceremony together.
- Finalize the florist details, photographer, videographer, DJ/MC, etc.
- Arrange the necessary accommodations for out-of-town guests.
- Plan a rehearsal dinner, time and place.
- Confirm the wedding cake details with the baker.
6-8 Weeks Prior
- Mail invitations and announcements.
- Set appointment with photographer for your formal bridal portrait.
- Select gifts for all your bridesmaid and groomsmen.
- Set appointments with any hairdressers and/or makeup artists.
- Hire the limousine or other forms of transportation for the wedding.
4-6 Weeks Prior
- Decide what your menu is going to be for the reception. Estimate the expected number of guests.
- Buy a gift for the groom.
- Schedule a final fitting for your gown.
- Pick up your wedding rings.
- Purchase (borrow) all wedding accessories such as the ringbearer pillow, toasting glasses, garter, candles, etc.
- Confirm florist details and delivery times.
- Plan the seating for the reception as well as other details for the ceremony and reception. Start writing placement cards.
- Make sure all bridesmaid dresses have been fitted.
- Buy a gift for the parents.
2 Weeks Prior
- Set up final consultation with your DJ/MC.
- Make arrangements to have your wedding gifts moved home after the ceremony.
- Handle business and legal details such as name changes, address changes, etc.
- Reconfirm your guests' accommodations.
- Make sure all clothing and accessories for you and the bridal party are ready.
- Get your marriage license and any blood tests which are needed.
Week Prior
- Review any seating details with the ushers.
- Make sure all wedding attire fits.
- Finalize the seating arrangements.
- Reconfirm your honeymoon reservations. Ensure you have any necessary plane tickets.
- Start packing for your honeymoon.
- Call any guests who have not responded yet.
- Finish all the place cards for the reception.
- Review all the final details with your photographer, videographer, etc.
- Give a final head count to the caterer.
- Delegate responsibilities to reliable individuals on your wedding day.
Day Prior
- Get a mani/pedi or massage to relax yourself.
- Stay with your family the night before and go to sleep early.
- Review and rehearse all the details of your participants.
Wedding Day
- Make sure the best man and maid/matron of honor sign the wedding certificate.
- Allow yourself plenty of time to get dressed.
- Enjoy your wonderful wedding and cherish each and every moment!!!
- Be sure to eat properly.
Happy Wedding Day from FDWeddings.com!
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