Twelve Month Wedding Timeline

Now that you’ve said “yes!” it’s time to get organized! Use our checklist as a guideline to help you through the wedding planning process.

TWELVE MONTHS z Choose the date & time z Plan the budget z Reserve ceremony site z Start your guest list z Hire a wedding consultant z Meet with officiant to discuss premarital counseling z Visit reception sites & reserve one z Choose your attendants z Shop for gown and arrange alterations

NINE MONTHS z Order wedding dress, veil & accessories z Take engagement pictures z Select dress for bridal attendants z Decide wedding styleformal, casual, etc. z Interview & book photographer, videographer, caterer, & florist z Discuss honeymoon plans (get passport if needed) z Choose reception music z Send Save-the-Date cards

SIX MONTHS z Reserve rental equipment z Choose your baker & order your wedding cake & groom’s cake z Finalize guest list z Register for gifts z Order invitations, stationery, & thank you cards z Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests z Finalize honeymoon plans z Choose favors

FOUR MONTHS z Choose ceremony music z Order men’s formal wear z Reserve rehearsal dinner location z Book stylist or salon for bridal party hair, nails, & makeup z Discuss menu with caterer z Order wedding bands z Meet with premarital counselor z Purchase mothers’ dresses

TWO MONTHS z Address & mail invitations z Plan hair & makeup trial z Confirm ceremony details z Arrange rehearsal dinner plans z Complete proper documents for changing your name z Confirm delivery date of gown z Announce engagement in your local newspaper

ONE MONTH z Obtain marriage license z Arrange final gown fittings z Buy gifts for the wedding party z Make reservations for bridesmaids’ luncheon z Purchase wedding accessories (guest book, unity candle, cake knife)

TWO WEEKS z Start reception seating chart & place cards z Confirm rehearsal dinner plans z Contact guests who didn’t RSVP z Break in wedding shoes z Write rehearsal dinner & wedding toasts z Meet with photographer & videographer & submit a list of must-take shots z Confirm honeymoon plans

ONE WEEK z Pick up your gown z Pack for honeymoon z Confirm transportation details z Give caterer final head count z Review timetables & details with vendors z Put fees in wedding day envelopes

DAY BEFORE z Deliver gift baskets to hotels z Host bridesmaids’ luncheon z Have manicure and pedicure z Attend ceremony rehearsal z Hold rehearsal dinner & hand-out special gifts to wedding party z Prepare tip envelopes & arrange for someone to distribute them

WEDDING DAY z Eat breakfast z Arrange to get checked in & have luggage delivered to your hotel z Get hair & makeup done z Relax! You’re getting married!!!