7 Months before… 2 Months before… Once you get engaged… Book ceremony musicians. Have your bridal shower. Announce your engagement! Order your event rentals. Finish bridal shower thank-yous! Figure out and create your wedding budget. Book your rehearsal dinner. Finalize your ceremony outline and order ceremony programs. Decide on city and season. Book salon appointments for you and your bridesmaids. Make sure to schedule for Finalize seating chart and work on escort Create a rough guest list. your hair trials and for the day of the cards for tables. Book and meet with your wedding planner. wedding! Write your vows. Optional: Plan an engagement party at the Find a makeup artist. Set up an Finalize ceremony readings. Rusty Rail. appointment for a makeup trial.
12 Months before… 6 Months before… 6 Weeks before…
Select wedding date. Setup a food tasting with the Rusty Rail Schedule a follow-up phone call with the Hire your photographer and schedule your Event staff and finalize your menu. Rusty Rail Event staff. engagement photo shoot. Decide on bar selections. Send rehearsal dinner invitations. Book ceremony & reception at the Rusty Find and order your wedding invitations Make nail and spa appointments. Rail! and menu cards to include in the Confirm florals. Choose your wedding colors and/or theme. invitations. *Note: RSVP date should be 6 weeks before day of wedding. Buy/make a “Day-of Emergency Kit” Solidify your wedding party. Don’t forget to buy stamps! Create your wedding website. 4 Weeks before… Make a transportation plan and book your Create your wedding #hashtag! transportation. Get your marriage license! 11 Months before… Book your honeymoon (flights and hotel) Call guests who have not RSVP’d. Contract a room-block for out of town 5 Months before… Prepare your toasts. guests and book your wedding night hotel. Pick up your wedding dress.
Meet with and book your officiant. Buy under-the-dress essentials. Find and book your florist. Buy bride and bridesmaids accessories and 2 Weeks before…
shoes. 10 Months before… Decide on a bridal shower outfit. Give your final guest count and seating
Update your registry. chart to the Rusty Rail Event staff. Start your gift registries. Make a list of ceremony and reception Confirm final details with all of your Book your DJ or band. extras and buy them. vendors.
9 Months before… Week of wedding… 4 Months before…
Say yes to the dress! Begin your day-of timeline. Be sure to Confirm details with wedding party. Choose bridesmaids dresses. consider all of your vendors needs. Pay final vendor bills. Don’t forget tip! Buy or rent menswear for the groom and Begin assembling and addressing your Pack for your honeymoon. groomsmen. invitations. Drop off your décor to the Rusty Rail. Finalize your guest list and begin collecting Order your wedding rings. Hand off all final details to wedding addresses. 3 Months before… planner or Rusty Rail Event staff. 8 Months before… Get Married!!
Mail invitations out. Create and send save the dates. After the wedding… Schedule your wedding dress fitting Meet with cake bakers and have your cake appointments. Review your vendor teams online. tasting. Yum! Then, order your cake. Order your wedding favors. Store your dress and veil. Book your videographer. Find and order attire for your ring bearer Send thank-you notes. Start planning your honeymoon. and flower girl(s). Change your last name! Find/buy yourself “Something blue!” Send in your pictures to the Rusty Rail. List gifts you need to get for everyone and
buy them.