5 to 4 Months in Advance of Your Wedding:

    Mail wedding invitations.

    Look at photos to get ideas for wedding cake designs, and meet with bakers to taste samples.

    Set the menu for the reception with your caterer.

    Purchase wedding rings.

   Pick out the groom’s tux and decide what groomsmen will wear.

    Confirm your bridesmaids ordered their gowns. Gowns should be ordered by now because they may have to be ordered from out of town. You need time to have the dresses shipped, then, you may need even more time to have them altered.

    Go shopping for your mother and future mother-in-law’s dresses. Remember, patience is a virtue.

    Go shopping for wedding favors.

    Finalize the wedding cake order.

    Research and book your rehearsal dinner location.

    Notify any family or friends whom you would like to give readings, sing solos, serve as guest book attendant, etc.

 

3 to 2 Months in Advance of Your Wedding:

    Schedule your appointment with your hairdresser.

    Order the wedding favors.

    Purchase ceremonial accessories:

* Toasting Glasses

* Ring Pillow

* Guest Book

* Party Favors

    Confirm the menu for your reception.

    Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom/groomsmen.

    Make all reservations for your honeymoon and buy anything you need to take with you.

     Confirm wedding transportation.

    Revise your legal documents. This is a good time to discuss your living will, leases, insurance and bank accounts.

    Select your music for the ceremony and reception, and review the music with musicians and singers.

     Finalize your rehearsal dinner plans and set the menu.

 

2 to 1 Months in Advance of Your Wedding:

    Finalize ceremony readings and songs, and review with performers.

    Order any liquor or beverages that are no handled by the caterer.

    Meet with the Officiate to finalize all the plans for the ceremony. Be sure to include the attendant formations.

   Begin writing you vows, if applicable. This is NOT a case in which you should try to wing it.

    Order your marriage license.

 

1 Month in Advance of Your Wedding:

    Practice your first dance wearing your bridal shoes.

    Design and order your wedding program.

    Confirm honeymoon and travel arrangements, and give loved ones your itinerary in case of emergency.

    Pick up your wedding rings.

    Pick up your marriage license.

    Have your name changed.

    Mail your rehearsal-dinner invitations.

1 to 2 Weeks in Advance of Your Wedding:

    Have your final wedding gown fitting. You must make sure you’re comfortable and look your best.

    Finalize your wedding-day schedule and share with attendants, parents, and all vendors.

    Pick up your wedding dress and make sure all of your accessories are together.

    Pick up the groom’s outfit, make sure it fits, and gather all of his accessories together.

    Confirm the final headcount. It may be smart to expect a few extras. Some people just can’t RSVP and you’d be better off having a little extra than running out of everything.

    Pack for your wedding night and honeymoon. It sounds early, but this is one less task for you to worry about on your wedding day.

    Confirm dates, times and locations for all photo and video sessions for the day of the wedding.

The Day Before Your Wedding:

    Prepare a list of payment envelopes – including tips – earmarking who is responsible for distributing to vendors.

    Hand out assignment lists and checklists to ensure everyone knows their tasks, including person responsible for transporting gifts.

    Rehearse the ceremony with the Officiate and wedding party.

    Get a manicure, pedicure, and massage. Finally, try to get some sleep. The wedding day is going to be very busy and you need your rest to look and feel your best.