Wedding Countdown Calendar

6-12 MONTHS

q       Announce engagement

q       Pick wedding date and time

q       Choose and reserve wedding location

q       Secure church and inquire about premarital counseling

q       Decide wedding budget

q       Choose and inform entourage

q       Choose wedding theme and color motif

q       Order wedding invitation and announcements

q       Choose and order wedding rings

q       Choose and order bridal gown, bridesmaids’ gowns and accessories

q       Start planning reception

q       Begin bridal registry

3-6 MONTHS

q       Complete guest list

q       Select and meet caterer

q       Select and meet photographer and videographer

q       Select and meet musicians, bands, entertainment people

q       Select and meet florists

q       Select and order tuxedos

q       Select and order wedding favors

q       Arrange fitting of gowns for mothers of bride and groom

q       Start planning honeymoon

2-3 MONTHS

q       Get marriage license

q       Address and send out wedding invitations and announcement

q       Arrange lodging for out-of-town guests

q       Select wedding music and reception entertainment

q       Select and order wedding cake

q       Discuss transportation to and from wedding and reception sites

q       Schedule bridesmaid’s dress fittings

q       Place engagement announcement in local paper

q       Finalize honeymoon reservations

1 MONTH

q       Final fitting of bridal gown and bridesmaids’ gowns

q       Send Thank-You letters to hosts of pre-wedding parties and to those who sent gifts

q       Purchase gifts for bridal party

q       Meet and update wedding suppliers (caterers, florist, videographer and photographer, musicians and entertainment people, wedding cake baker, wedding favor supplier)

q       Get wedding programs printed

q       Schedule appointments with beauty salon

q       Host bridesmaids’ luncheon

q       Prepare guest book

2 WEEKS

q       Arrange to have names change on driver’s license, bank accounts, social security, and other official documents

q       Finalize number of guests with reception caterer

q       Finalize seating arrangement for reception

q       Wedding rehearsals

1 WEEK

q       Make up and hairstyle rehearsal with beautician

q       Pick up wedding rings

q       Start packing for honeymoon

THE BIG DAY!

            Congratulations, you made it! Smile, relax and enjoy your special day…