Begin gathering inspirationChoose a style and paletteDecide on a budgetChoose a date and timeReserve a wedding planner if you chooseReserve a reception venue and caterer

Reserve a ceremony location and officiantGathering names and addresses of guestsMake bridal party decisions and extend invitesBegin looking for THE dressBegin researching florists, cakes, photographers, entertainment, etc.

Finalize your guest listReserve your photographer/videographerSchedule and take engagement photosReserve your floristSelect and order THE dressChoose bridesmaids’ dressesReserve hoReserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guestsReserve entertainment for the receptionStart your wedding registry

Order your save-the-datesPurchase plenty of stampsSelect your invitations and thank you notesBook your honeymoonReserve a hotel for your wedding nightReserve any rentals (chairs, tables, linens, etc.)Book hair and makeup Book hair and makeup for the wedding daySchedule hair and makeup trail runDecide on wedding favors for guests

Mail your save-the-datesReserve a calligrapher if neededArrange wedding day transportationReserve rehearsal / rehearsal dinner venuePurchase your wedding bands

Arrange for any ring engravingChoose groomsmen attireOrder your wedding cake (after ample tastings)Choose your wedding shoes and schedulefirst dress fitting

Address and mail invitations (8-10 weeks before)Select reception musicFinalize reception menuMake final decisions on all flowers (bouqets, boutonnieres, reception, ceremony, etc.)

Request groomsmen attire measurementsSelect bridal party accessoriesSelect bridal party accessoriesSchedule hair and makeup for bridal partyPurchase gifts for bridal partySchedule last dress fittingPurchase all bridal undergarments

Schedule and take bridal portraitsBegin drafting the day-of scheduleFinalize the order of the ceremony(special music, readings, unity ceremony, bridal party order)

Complete printed materials(program, signage, directions, guest booklet, menus, table cards)

PuPurchase contents for “Welcome Bags”Purchase accessories for wedding day(flower basket, ring pillow, guest book, toasting glasses, etc.)

Choose special songs for the reception (first dance, father/daughter, mother/son, cake cutting, etc.)

Make day-of getting ready arrangements for bridal party

Send all printed materials to the printerSecure your marriage licenseSend day-of schedule to all your vendorsSend day-of timeline to the bridal partyBreak in your wedding day shoesSend your final vendor paymentsWriWrite your vows / promise statementsStart setting aside money to tip vendors

Purchase gifts for your parentsPurchase a gift / write note to your groomSchedule week-of drop-off with receptionConfirm honeymoon arrangementsCollect finals RSVPs and finalize seatingCreate a list of any “must-have” imagesffor photographerBridal shower and Bachelorette parties

Get hair cut and / or coloredTouch-base with all vendors to confirmday-of schedule / contact information

Assemble out-of-town Welcome BagsSend final numbers to vendors

Provide seating chart to reception vendorDrop materials to venue / coordinator (toasting glasses, signage, favors, decorations, etc)

Pack your bag for day-of getting readyStart to pack your bag for honeymoonDrop Welcome Bags at the hotelGet ring cleanedGet ring cleaned

Designate someone to bring gifts, materials,belongings, accessories home after receptionDesignate tips for vendors in separateenvelopes and give to distributorWrap bridal party and grooms gift

ENJOY THE DAY!Execute the day-of-schedule, don’t stresseverything will turn out perfectly

Give someone else your cellphoneTake a deep breath - remember LOVE is allthat matters

ENJOY YOUR HONEYMOON!Send thank you notes to guests

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