10 Months Before
• Make an appointment to meet with your clergyman.
• Begin searching around for a caterer, florist, musicians, and photographers. (Once you have found them, ask about and review price options.)

8 Months Before
• Research honeymoon destinations and prices.
• Begin the guest list.
• Order your dress.
• Book vendors and musicians or a dj.
• Choose bridal registries and gifts you would like to receive.
• Reserve a block of rooms for out-of-town guests.

6 Months Before
• Mail save-the-day notices.
• Select menu and flower arrangements.
• Order wedding stationery.
• Shop for bridesmaids' dresses.
• Reserve rentals (marquees, fans, etc.).
• Make honeymoon and flight reservations.
• Reserve hotel room for your wedding night.

4 Months Before
• Finalize guest list.
• Have first dress fitting.
• Order wedding rings.
• Schedule rehearsals.
• Find out if blood tests will be required.
• Get change-of-name forms.
• Visit the formalwear shop.

2 Months Before
• Shop for lingerie and honeymoon clothes.
• Pick out shoes.
• Mail wedding invitations.
• Finalize vows and give copies to clergyman and groom.
• Select gifts for attendants.
• If necessary, get change of address forms from post office.

1 Month Before
• Have final dress fitting.
• Pick up rings.
• Have programs printed.
• Confirm all reservations.
• Send announcement to newspapers.

2 Weeks Before
• Get marriage licence.
• Make final arrangements with photographer.
• Organize seating plans.
• Begin writing thank-you notes.
• Type up toasts for the rehearsal dinner and reception.
• Give final guest count to caterer.

1 Week Before
• Pack for the honeymoon.
• Make necessary banking arrangements.
• Host bridesmaids' party and distribute gifts.
• Pick up wedding dress.
• Confirm rehearsal dinner plans with attendants.

1 Day Before
• Have manicure and pedicure.
• Attend rehearsal and dinner.