Choose the amount you can spend

Make the announcement of your engagement

Reserve a site for the ceremony and the reception

Begin shopping for the wedding dress and the tuxedos

Choose the officiate and reserve his services

Choose your attendants

Shop for the attendants formal attire

Write out a guest list together (parents also)

Select a photographer, florist, Caterer and DJ

Choose your bridal registry

Plan your reception

reserve the ceremony and reception music

4-8 Months

Order your invitations and stationary

Finalize details with the photographer, florist, DJ etc.

Remind parents to choose their outfits

Plan and finalize the honeymoon details

Shop for  a place to live and furnishings

Discuss the rehearsal dinner

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2-4 Months

Visit your officiator to plan the ceremony

Check out of town accommodations for guests 

Choose your attendants' and fiancés gift

Arrange the rehearsal dinner

Buy your wedding rings

Choose a wedding cake

 Address and mail your invitations

Finalize all plans that have not been taken care of

Check delivery date on dresses and schedule fittings

Make your hair and makeup appointments

Mail out thank you notes for gifts you have received

Double check parking arrangements and directions

Finalize plans with the bakery for cake delivery

Arrange wedding transportation

Set an appointment for the marriage license

Confirm that your attendants have their accessories

Make sure that your passports are updated and that you have travel insurance

Pick up your wedding rings

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2-3 Weeks

Finalize guest list, call those who have not responded

Draw up the seating arrangements for the ceremony

Make the table cards and seating for the reception

Obtain the proper forms for a name change (if desired)

Arrange moving plans

Send your wedding announcement to the paper

Put your wedding attire in one place and pack your honeymoon clothes

Double check all arrangements with quick phone calls

Prepare fees for the clergy, entertainers...etc.

Arrange for pickup or delivery of the flowers, cake etc.

Confirm flight and honeymoon plans

Pretty good time to get rid of any skeletons you may have in your closet.

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