Set your Date
Establish a Budget
Visit Your Clergy
Decide on the size and formality
Announce engagement in local papers
Choose and book your officiate
Purchase dress, veil, and headpiece
Purchase bridesmaids dresses
Reserve tuxedos
Order invitations
Reserve rental equipment
Order wedding cake
Book transportation Reserve tuxedos
Discuss details of decor and menu with caterer
Compile a list of people you would like invited to showers, pass on
to hostess
Purchase a wedding guest book
Choose readings for ceremony Send invitations
Finalize plan with photographer
*Give them a list of "Must Have Photos"
Prepare proper name change documents
Practice makeup and hairstyles
Confirm travel arrangements
Get you marriage license
Confirm clothing for bridal party is in order
Final fit on wedding gown
Arrange seating plan, write place cards
Finalize rehearsal dinner plans
Confirm all arrangements
Wrap attendants' gifts
Pack for you honeymoon
Attend rehearsal
Finalize seating plan
Give attendants their gifts
Present parents with their gifts
Have a final tuxedo fitting
Pick up tuxedos