The countdown begins…

Is the church available?  Is the reception site available? How much will it cost?  How long will it take to save that much?  What colors?  Which dresses?  Who are the bridesmaids and the groomsmen?  Flowers?, Cake?, Photographer?, Music?, Invitations?, Transportation?, Favors?

The list is seemingly endless. 

Take a deep breath and let this guide help you get the biggies out of the way.

 
6-12 months

· Pick your wedding date

· Contact your ceremony site and officiant

· Reserve your reception hall

· Contract your caterer

· Contract your music service

· Contract your photographer

· View, try on and order your wedding gown and accesories

· Select the bridesmaids dresses, have them fitted

· Develop your guest list

· Set up a block of rooms for your guests

· Reserve the honeymoon suite

4-6 months

· Contact your baker

· Contact your florist

· Order your invitations and stationary

· Complete a gift registry

· Choose wedding bands

· Reserve wedding day transportation

· Complete guest list

· Design maps to put in the invitations - Test drive the directions

· Select ceremony readings

· Premarital counseling

2-4 months

· Reveiw menu with your caterer

· Select flowers

· Select Cake

· Select music

· Create photo list with Photograopher

· Engagement announcement

· Make hair appointments

· Shop for and purchase attendant gifts

· Make arrangements for rehersal dinner

· Pick reception decorations

1-2 Months

· Send invitations

· Apply for marriage license

· Make/buy favors

· Set final fittings for the bridal party

· Contact all vendors with final notes