Wedding Planner

The following planner is provided so you can relax and enjoy every moment of your wedding day. Please adapt to your particular needs.

6 - 12 Months

• Select a wedding date and time
• Establish a preliminary budget
• Determine type and style of wedding
• Decide on your color scheme
• Select your wedding attendants
• Select bride's wedding attire
• Choose attendant's gowns, shoes, and accessories
• Select the men's formal wear
• Reserve your ceremony and reception location
• Announce your engagement in the newspaper
• Select a florist
• Select a photographer and videographer
• Decide on musicians and vocalists
• Determine the size of the guest list
• Select a caterer, if necessary

4 - 6 Months

• Have both mothers coordinate and select their dresses
• Shop for wedding rings
• Arrange for transportation on wedding day
• Start planning honeymoon
• Make sure all bridal attire is ordered
• Order invitations and personal stationery
• Check requirements for marriage license
• Decide where you'll live after the wedding
• Register at wedding registries
• Complete the guest list

2 - 4 Months

• Finalize all the details with the photographer, caterer, musicians, florist, receptions site, etc.
• Address invitations and announcements. They should be mailed 4 - 6 weeks before the wedding
• Select and order wedding cake if not provided by caterer
• Select site for rehearsal dinner and make rehearsal arrangements
• Finalize honeymoon plans
• Finalize ceremony details with the officiant
• Arrange accomodations for out-of-town guests and attendants
• Select going away attire

1 - 2 Months

• Have final fitting of bridal gown
• Make appointment with hair stylist
• Take formal portrait
• Have final fitting for all attendants
• Purchase all attendant's gifts
• Pick up wedding rings
• Get marriage license
• Plan and have the bridesmaid's luncheon
• Mail invitations
• Attend parties in your honor

2 Weeks Ahead

• Facilitate name changes on Social Security card, driver's license, insurance, and medical plans, bank accounts if applicable
• Send wedding announcement and picture to newspaper
• Reconfirm wedding accomodations for out-of-town guests
• Finalize all seating arrangements for rehearsal dinner and reception

1 Week Ahead

• Give the final count to caterer
• Have final consultation with all professional services. Inform them of any changes
• Give photographer a list of pictures you want.
• Give the videographer a list of shots you would like included in the video
• Take time for a special night out with the groom
• Have bachelor and bachelorette parties
• Arrange for someone to assist with last-minute details
• Make sure all wedding attire is picked up and fits

1 Day Ahead

• Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner party
• Stay with the family and get to bed early. You will want to look and feel great the next day.
• Make sure you have the marriage license

Wedding Day

• Take a nice relaxing bath
• Eat a well balanced meal
• Have appointment with hair stylist 3 - 4 hours before the ceremony
• Have all accessories together
• Start getting dressed one to one-and-a-half hours before the ceremony
• Call the groom

After the Wedding

• Write and mail thank-you notes
• Enjoy your new life together