(From the January 2012 issue of Bride’s Magazine)

12 months

• Figure out a budget and who’s going to pay for what.
• Start looking at dresses in magazines and on websites.
• Think about the wedding’s style, size, date, and site.
• Reserve the ceremony and reception venues.
• Scout for a photographer.

10 months

• Mail save-the-date cards.
• Select your officiant.
• Choose your attendants.
• Compile a guest list.
• Hire a planner, if needed.
• Book a photographer.
• Scout for a caterer, florist and DJ or band.

8 months

• Book the caterer, florist and DJ or band.
• Adjust your budget if needed.
• Create a wedding website.
• Order your dress.

6 months

• Meet with the vendors to plan the details (flowers, rentals, menu, cake,drinks).
• Order the invitations.
• Register for gifts.
• Shop for bridesmaids’ outfits.
• Order the wedding rings.
• Reserve the limo.
• Research and book the honeymoon.

4 months

• Give the final guest list and invitation envelopes to calligrapher.
• Schedule the rehearsal dinner.
• Talk to fiancé about what her the guys will wear.
• Have the bridesmaids order their dresses.
• Submit a shot list to your photographer.

2 months

• Discuss the ceremony readings and songs with the officiant.
• Check your state’s requirements for a marriage license.
• Order or make the favors.
• Do a hair-and-makeup trial.
• Choose your accessories (shoes, jewelry).

6 weeks

• Print the programs.
• Buy gifts for the wedding party.
• Write the vows and have your officiant approve them.
• Send the wedding announcement to newspapers.

 2 weeks

• Go for the final dress fitting.
• Get the marriage license.
• Submit the DJ/band playlist.
• Assemble the favors and programs.
• Make sure the gift registry still has plenty of options.
• Write the rehearsal dinner speeches.

 1 week

• Pick up your dress.
• Confirm the vendor details.
• Give the ceremony readings to those who will be doing them.
• Submit a final guest count to your caterer.
• Pack for the honeymoon.
• Write out the seating and place cards.
• Break in your shoes by wearing them around the house.

 1 day

• Put the wedding-day tips in envelopes.
• Reconfirm all pickup times and locations.
• Go for a manicure and pedicure
• Hold the rehearsal and dinner.

 Wedding Day

• Eat small and light meals.
• Do your hair and makeup.
• Get dressed 30 minutes before the photographer’s arrival
• Knock ‘em dead!

  

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