- 1 Year before the Wedding:
Discuss the wedding budget with both sets of parents.
Choose your wedding date (have a second choice in mind); arrange to meet with the clergy member who will perform the ceremony.
Arrange for the soloist, organist or orther musicians.
Make reception reservations.
Arrane for the catering, disc jockey and/or band.

- 6 Months before the Wedding:
Book your photographer and videographer.
Start your guest list and notify your fiance's family to do the same.
Choose your attendants and order their dresses.
Register for china, crystal, flatware, linens and other gifts.
Select your wedding gown and veil.
Discuss honeymoon plans,visit a travel agent, send away for brochures.

- 4 Months before the Wedding:
Help groom choose his tuexdo.
Complete guset list.
Order invitations and other stationery (don't forget a guest book).
Arrange honeymoon ad get any raquired vaccinations. Renem your passport if necessary.
Ordere flowers.
Register for permartial classes.
Shop for wedding bands.
Meet with the musicians to select music.

- 2 Months before the Wedding:
Order wedding cake.
Have markup and hair consulations.
Finalize reception menu.
Address invitations and announcements; mail invitations to arrive six weeks before the wedding.
Arrange for limousine or other transportation.
Attend fittings for gown and make appointments for attendants' fitting.

- 1 Months before the Wedding:
Have final dress fitting.
Buy groom's and attendants' gifts.
Write thank-you notes as gifts are received.(keep a list.)
Schedule a rehearsal for the week prior to the wedding.
Arrange accommodation for out-of-town guests.
Confirm details with caterer, florist, photographer, musicians, etc.

-2 Weeks before the Wedding:
Review all transportation arrangements.
Continue with thank-you notes.

- 1 Weeks before the Wedding:
Check on final details with the caterer, florist, photographer, band, limousine company, and any other suppliers. Confirm times.
Pick up wedding gown.