1. Announce marriage engagement and mail picture to hometown and local newspapers.
2. Set a wedding date.
3. Determine a budget for your wedding.
4. Estimate the size and theme for your wedding and reception.
5. Select a location for the wedding ceremony.
6. Determine your need for a wedding consultant.

12-9 Months in Advance of Your Wedding

• Review marriage laws and meet with the Officiant who will be presiding over your ceremony.
• Select your wedding attendants (bridesmaids, groomsmen, maid of honor, best man, ushers, ring-bearer, flower girls, etc)
• Meet with family to determine your wedding guest list.
• Select a location for the wedding reception.
• Determine your color scheme and begin shopping for your wedding dress.
• Select a photographer and Videographer for your wedding.

9 - 6 Months in Advance of Your Wedding

• Determine the wedding and reception music and entertainment.
• Select a reception caterer.
• Make rehearsal dinner reservations for the wedding party.
• Plan your floral budget, select flower variety and bouquet style, and select a florist.
• Select maid of honor's and bridesmaids' attire.
• Reserve transportation for bride, groom and wedding party.
• Determine your honeymoon destination and make travel plans.
• Reserve accommodations for your out of town wedding guests.
• Develop a beverage and libation list for your wedding reception.

6 - 4 months in advance of your wedding

• Select groomsmen's attire.
• Order all wedding attire.
• Buy wedding rings.
• Order wedding cake.
• Order printed items such as stationery, wedding invitations, matches, napkins, and thank you notes.
• Register for gifts.
• Purchase accessories (veil, shoes, jewelry, etc.)
• Assist mothers in selecting attire.
• Schedule vacation time from work.

4 - 2 Months in Advance of Your Wedding

• Confirm wedding attire availability and delivery dates.
• Purchase ceremonial accessories (toasting glasses, ring pillow, guest book, favors, etc.)
• Mail wedding invitations.
• Purchase gifts for attendants.
• Secure marriage license and schedule blood test.
• Confirm ceremony of vows from Officiant, or write your own.
• Choose readings for the marriage ceremony.
• Revise legal documents (wills, leases, insurance, etc.)
• Order reception beverages and libations and finalize bar arrangements.

1 Month in Advance of Your Wedding

• Final fittings of wedding party gowns and/or dresses.
• Schedule appointment with your hairdresser.
• Re-confirm availability and delivery of all goods and services.
• Complete bride's name-change documents and legal documents.
• Obtain marriage license and blood test results.
• Write toasts for rehearsal and reception dinner.

1 Week in Advance of Your Wedding

• Pack for your wedding and honeymoon.
• Notify reception venue of the final head count.
• Compile a comprehensive last minute check-list, being sure to include the easily overlooked items.

The Night before Your Wedding Day

• Try to get a good night's sleep!