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Bride's Calendar
6 - 12 Months
before wedding date set a wedding date
discuss wedding budget with both sets of parents
determine the size and style of your ceremony
make a list of possible sites for the ceremony
select the size and style of your reception
make a list of possible sites for the reception
arrange to meet with your ceremony officiant to discuss service
visit reception sites to check availability, prices, and menus
select your wedding attendants
comparison shop, and order your bridal gown (6 - 9 months)
comparison shop, and order gowns and accessories for attendants (4 - 6 months)
begin your guest lists (Bride, Groom, and parents' lists combined)
comparison shop, and hire your florist, photographer, videographer, musicians, and wedding consultant
begin planning new home
begin making notes for bridal registry choices
3 - 6 months
before wedding date complete your index card files for guest lists
check zip codes
order invitations, announcements, napkins, place cards, and thank you notes
begin shopping for your honeymoon trousseau
address your invitations and announcements/hire calligrapher
register with bridal registries
plan honeymoon with your fiance; make reservations
get copy of Social Security Name Change Form
visit reception site during a wedding to see how things are done
review menu details with caterer; arrange for sample tasting if possible
order wedding cake; order box for top tier
assist with selecting mother's gowns
select wedding rings; have bands engraved
2 - 3 months
before wedding date finalize flower order; finalize colors for corsages
mail out-of-state (8 weeks) and out-of-country invitations (10 weeks)
assist Groom's mother with rehearsal party details
purchase accessories: garter, guest book, ring pillow, bride's bag, toasting glasses, etc.
find and order favors, or make them yourself
assist Groom with tuxedo selection, and ordering; mail measurement cards to out-of-town attendants, and fathers (don't forget to order tux for Father of Groom)
1 - 2 months
before wedding date mail local invitations (6 - 8 weeks)
finalize photography list; review reception events time schedule
sit for bridal portrait, and newspaper photo
finalize with videographer; review reception events time schedule
finalize song list with musicians; review reception events time schedule
finalize with caterer; review reception events time schedule
request and return newspaper announcement form with picture
begin writing gift thank-you's
make plans for bridesmaid's and groomsmen parties, if any.
have fittings for bridal gown alterations
arrange fittings for bridesmaid's gowns
purchase wedding gift for Groom
verify tuxedo store has received all measurements for men (4 weeks)
do trial run for wedding day hair and make-up (try to coordinate this with the day you have portrait made)
2 - 4 weeks
before wedding date apply for marriage license; order 2 extra certified copies
complete your honeymoon trousseau
make appointment for hair, make-up and nails for wedding day
have fun at bridal showers
send shower thank-you notes
arrange seating chart for reception
assist Groom's mother with seating arrangements for rehearsal party
send rehearsal reminders to wedding party and parents
contact and confirm arrangements and times with all retailers
Make sure bridal gown and veil are out of storage bag and not folded in half; hang in closet, or on high curtain rod, unfolded; place white sheet on floor, and spread train on it .
1 - 2 weeks before wedding date
begin your honeymoon packing
give final head count to caterer
