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As is the case with any social event, organized advance planning will ensure you enjoy every minute as well as have a lifetime of memories. Begin doing the work for a large formal wedding at least twelve (12) months beforehand. The following should enable everyone you hire to deliver their best. To ensure that everything is thought of, it is recommended that both you and your fiance both help in the planning during this hectic period.

Twelve Months or More

Decide Budget _________________________________________________________________

Choose location of ceremony _____________________________________________________

Select reception site ____________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

{Please note: Depending on your wedding date, you may have to make arrangements for the site of your ceremony and the site of your reception even further in advance.} i.e.: Most long weekends during the summer

Buy wedding rings and order engraving.

Six to Twelve Months

Order wedding gown ___________________________________________________________

Reserve limo service / car rentals _________________________________________________

Decide type of wedding ________ Informal ________ Formal ________ Other

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Compile bride and groom’s invitation list # Bride ________ # Groom ________

Choose attendants _____________________________________________________________

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Select veil accessories ___________________________________________________________

Select attendants gowns _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Select men’s formalwear ________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Select Minister/Justice of the Peace/ Marriage Commissioner/ etc.

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Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Select Photographer _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Select Videographer _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Select Caterer _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Select florist _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Select Bridal Registry _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Select music for wedding ceremony _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Select entertainment for reception _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Decoration Plans (Who will be doing the decorating)

Myself _________ Friends/Relatives _________ Wedding Party _________ 

Wedding/Party Consultant _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Order wedding cake _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Discuss honeymoon plans _____________________________________________________________________________

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Four Months

Make reservations for rehearsal dinner _____________________________________________________________________________

Order invitations, personal stationery and wedding programs _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Shop for trousseau _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Find new place to live (if necessary) 

Shop for home furnishing (if necessary)

Set an appointment for a complete physical exam (if necessary)

Update your immunizations (if necessary)

Finalize honeymoon plans / Travel Agency _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________


Three Months

Address and mail wedding invitations

Select attendants gifts _____________________________________________________________________________

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Check local newspaper for wedding announcement deadline _____________________________

Set a date with your fiancé to get your marriage license _________________________________

Reserve rental items for ceremony and reception _____________________________________________________________________________


One Month

Arrange for final fittings on your gown 

Remind bridesmaids of final gown fittings

Date/Time ____________________________________________________________________

Test new hairstyles and make up you’re considering

Buy groom’s wedding gift _____________________________________________________________________________

Arrange for out-of-town guests _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Have a formal wedding portrait taken _____________________________________________________________________________

Date Time _____________________________________________________________________

Make reservations for bridesmaids’ luncheon _____________________________________________________________________________

Confirm honeymoon trip reservations/check luggage _____________________________________________________________________________


Two Weeks

Have final consultation with cater, florist, entertainer, minister, photographers, etc.

Give final count to reception facility or caterer ________________________________________

Record wedding gifts as you receive them and write thank you noted promptly

Double check attire and accessories for all members of the wedding party

Confirm time and date of wedding rehearsal with members of the wedding party

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Review reception seating plans and prepare place cards (if necessary)

Arrange to move your belongings to your new home (if necessary)

Schedule appointment with hairdresser and manicurist

Date Time ____________________________________________________________________

Arrange for name and address change on your bank account, credit cards, drivers license, social security number and utilities (if necessary)

Complete trousseau shopping

Arrange for a professional to preserve and heirloom your gown and florals

One Week

Give final count to reception facility or caterer ________________________________________

Host bridesmaids luncheon

Date Time ___________________________________________________________________

Begin Packing for honeymoon trip

The planning is complete, so relax and get plenty of rest, because the festivities are about to begin!