Checklist 9-12 Months Before the Wedding 4-6 Months Before the Wedding Announce the to family & friends Sign up for one or more gift registries Plan an Design & order wedding invitations Create a budget Taste test & order Set a wedding date Discuss and finalize catering menu Book ceremony and reception venue Select rental items if needed (tables, chairs, dishware, serving Hire a wedding planner tables) Start a guest list Purchase wedding rings Organize and order groomsmen apparel Select groom’s tux 6-9 Months Before the Wedding Plan & (or confirm dates if Send save the dates someone is planning for you!) Start shopping for wedding , veil, shoes, jewelry, etc. Research ideas for wedding hair & makeup Select Select helpers if needed for ceremony (readers, musicians, Hire florist for center pieces, bouquets, and arrangements ushers, etc.) Hire photographer and/or videographer Hire DJ or band 2-4 Months Before the Wedding Select an officiant Finalize guest list Book hotel for out-of-town guests - don’t forget to ask about Send out invitations 8 weeks before the wedding special room blocks! Select music for ceremony, reception, etc Book Bridal Suite Book makeup artist and hairstylist Plan Order wedding favors Research destinations Organize wedding transportation Book airfare Is there transportation to and from airport? Book accommodations Is there transportation to and from the venue? Determine if passport, visa, or immunizations will be Purchase bridal party gifts needed Check & update registry Wedding Checklist 1-2 Months Before the Wedding The Day Before the Wedding Have final bridal gown fitting Prepare payment envelopes Design wedding programs Rehearse ceremony with wedding party and officiant Finalize ceremony (readings, songs, officiant, etc) Give rings to best man Write vows Get manicure and pedicure Prepare photo and video shot list Confirm flight arrangements for honeymoon

3-4 Weeks Before the Wedding The Big Day Get license Relax, have a glass of champagne, and get ready with hair Send out invitations and makeup. Make sure to eat something! Meet with makeup artist & hairstylist to finalize hair and Say ‘I do!’ makeup Enjoy the reception Have a final venue walk-through with all vendors

1-2 Weeks Before the Wedding After the Wedding Make final payments for all services Get wedding gown cleaned & stored Finalize wedding day schedule and share with vendors and Preserve bouquet wedding party Write and send thank-you notes Pick up if needed Apply for & finalize name change, joint bank accounts, etc. Give caterer/reception venue final head count Meet with photographer/videographer to receive photos, Reconfirm all plans with service providers (DJ, venue sites, albums, and video florists, photographer, musicians, etc) Finalize seating arrangements Confirm all rental delivery times Prepare place cards Pack for wedding and honeymoon!