COUNTDOWN TO YOUR SPECIAL DAY
To help you get a better understanding of how to plan
your special day, here's a timeline you can reference
to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible!
12 to 18 Months Before
- Choose your wedding date
- Prepare your budget and look into FINANCIAL SERVICES
- Put together a preliminary guest list
- Book your ceremony and VENUE
- For outdoor weddings, look into TENT & EVENT RENTALS
9 to 12 Months Before
- Choose your attendants and groomsmen
- Announce your engagement
- Order your BRIDAL GOWN
- Meet with CATERER
- Meet with DISC JOCKEY
- Meet with FLORIST
- Meet with PHOTOGRAPHER
- Look into TRAVEL and LODGING for your guests
6 to 9 Months Before
- Meet with your officiant and select readings/songs
- Book your HONEYMOON
- Order your BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES
- Reserve your LIMOUSINE or transportation
- Choose BRIDAL REGISTRY
3 to 5 Months Before
- Order your invitations
- Order your ACCESSORIES
- Order your CAKE
- Order your WEDDING BANDS
- Call to schedule ALTERATION appointments
- Set up trial-run with hair stylist
2 to 3 Months Before
- Mail out invitations
- Order your TUXEDO RENTALS
- Begin bridal ALTERATIONS
- Order FAVORS
- Confirm the REHEARSAL DINNER is all set
- Confirm the PRE-WEDDING PARTIES are all set
- Finalize menu choices
- Order GIFTS for your attendants
- Look into CAMERAS & VIDEO for your day
- Look into your MAKEUP & SKIN CARE
1 to 2 Months Before
- Begin bridesmaid, mothers, and flowergirl alterations
- Finalize readings/songs for ceremony
- Confirm honeymoon arrangements
- Get marriage license
- Order wedding programs
- Unwind with a relaxing MASSAGE
2 – 4 Weeks Before
- Check RSVPs and make necessary calls
- Pick up wedding bands
- Finalize vows
- Finalize all wedding-day details
1 – 2 Weeks Before
- Final try-on and pick-up of gowns
- Pick up accessories
- Submit final count to caterer
- Submit seating chart if necessary
- Pack for your honeymoon
2 – 4 Days Before
- Tuxedo try-ons
The Day Before
- Ceremony rehearsal & dinner
- Get a good night’s sleep!
After Your Honeymoon
- Bring your gown to be PRESERVED
- Send out thank you cards
- Change your name
- Order your pictures
