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Courtesy of MDJN Member M&M Entertainment

6 to 12 months before

Announce engagement
Decide on the kind of wedding
Decide time of day
Decide location
Set a date
Set a budget
Select bridal party
Plan color scheme
Select and order bridal gown
Select and order headpiece
Select and order shoes
Select and order attendants’ gowns
Start honeymoon planning
Go to the bridal gift registry
Start compiling the guest list
Select caterer
Select entertainment
Select florist
Select photographer
Start planning reception
Reserve location for reception
Plan premarital counseling
Select and order wedding rings

3 months before the wedding

Complete guest list
Make doctor’s appointments
Have mothers select attire
Select and order invitations
Order personal stationery
Start compiling trousseau
Finalize reception arrangements
(rent items now)
Make reservations for honeymoon
Confirm dress delivery
Confirm time and date with florist
Confirm time and date with caterer
Confirm time and date with photographer
Confirm time and date with Entertainment
Confirm time and date with church
Hire wedding party limousine
Order cake
Order attire for groomsmen
Schedule bridesmaids’ fittings

2 months before the wedding

Mail all invitations
Arrange to get marriage license
Finalize honeymoon plans
1 month before the wedding
Schedule bridal portrait
Begin to record gifts received
Send thank you notes for gifts
Plan rehearsal and dinner
Purchase gifts for bridal party
Purchase gift for fiancée’
Schedule final fittings
Schedule bridesmaids’ party
Decide placement of guest book
Obtain pillow for ring bearer
Obtain any other wedding props
Get marriage license

2 weeks before the wedding

Mail announcement to newspaper
Finalize wedding day limo
Arrange to change name on license
Arrange to change Social Security card

1 week before the wedding

Start packing for honeymoon
Give caterer number of guests
Double check all details
Plan seating arrangements
Style your hair with headpiece
Practice makeup
Arrange for last fitting
Secure the rings
Confirm marriage license
Perform rehearsal & dinner


WEDDING DAY!

Try to relax and pamper yourself
Take a long bath, etc.
Eat at least one small meal
Have your hair and make-up done
Start dressing 1 or 2 hours ahead
Arrange for music to start a half hour prior to ceremony
Arrange to have the mother of groom seated 5 min ahead
Arrange to have the mother of bride seated at start
Arrange for the aisle runner to be rolled out by the ushers
just before processional