| Six to Twelve Months | |
| Agree on Budget | Select music for ceremony |
| Decide who will pay for what | Select DJ for reception |
| Select a Date and Time | Select Photographer or Videographer |
| Decide type of wedding: Formal Informal | Select Caterer |
| Choose Ceremony Location | Select your florist |
| Choose colors | Select Bridal registry |
| Announce your engagement in local paper | Reserve Limousine |
| Plan engagement party | Select wedding dress |
| Start wedding guest list | Set date for fittings of dress |
| Select type of Clergy | Select attendants' gowns |
| Select reception location | Choose honeymoon location |
| Choose attendants and ask if they would be willing to participate | |
| Call your church or synagogue and make appointment with Officiant | |
| Four to Six Months | |
| Check requirements for marriage license | Get or renew passports if necessary |
| Order invitations, stationary, wedding programs | Start shopping for men’s attire |
| Shop for trousseau | Select baker and cake |
| Order wedding favors | Set appointment for physical exams |
| Order flowers | Find a place to live |
| Select gift choices at registry | Shop for home furnishings |
| Select readings for ceremony | Shop for wedding bands |
| Two Months | ||
| Have engagement portraits taken | Select attendants' gifts | |
| Place engagement announcement in the paper | Experiment with hairstyles | |
| Mail out invitations and/or announcements | Arrange and plan rehearsal dinner | |
| Set date with fiancé to get wedding license | Reserve rental items for ceremony | |
| Finalize decisions on men’s attire | Order wedding and groom’s cake | |
| Make appointment for attendants clothing fittings | ||
| One Month | |
| Final wedding dress fitting | Make rehearsal dinner reservations |
| Final fitting for wedding attendants | Arrange lodging for out of town guests |
| Have attendants' parties | Confirm honeymoon trip reservations |
| Make sure your accessories are in order | Choose hairdresser and book appointment |
| Purchase gifts for groom and attendants | Order wedding and groom’s cake |
| Two Weeks | ||
| Confirm rehearsal time and date with wedding party | Book appointments with manicurist | |
| Review the seating plans for reception | Finalize arrangements with DJ | |
| Make a record of wedding gifts as they arrive | Finalize music for first dance, parents, etc. | |
| Pick up wedding rings, and make sure they fit | Change name and address on all accounts | |
| Confirm that all wedding attire for all parties is in order | Finalize trousseau shopping | |
| One Week | |
| Final consultation with all vendors | |
| Tally final guest count, give to caterers | |
| Make sure marriage license is in order | |
| Begin to pack for honeymoon, purchase travelers checks | |
| Have wedding ceremony rehearsal and dinner | |
| Instruct wedding parties on their duties of the ceremony | |
| Confirm out of town guests have sleeping accommodations | |
| RELAX, take a deep breath and enjoy yourself! | |