*Announce your engagement in local newspapers.
*Decide on your atmosphere, theme, colors, budget, size.
*Arrange ceremony location/date with clergy or Justice of the Peace.
*Book your reception hall.
*Choose your caterer if necessary
*Choose your wedding party.
*Compile guest lists and addresses.
*Select formalwear: Gown, Veil, shoes, nylons, jewelry, etc. Tuxes, accessories
*Register for wedding gifts.
*Choose your photographer.
*Choose your videographer.
*Choose your cake.
*Choose musicians/soloist for ceremony
*Choose bands and/or DJ for reception
*Choose florist
*Schedule rentals such as tents, arbors etc.
*Sign up for dance lessons.
*Send deposits in to all vendors - keep good records.



*Reserve accomodations for out-of-town guests.
*Select and order invitations.
*Choose your limo service.
*Make your honeymoon plans.
*Help mothers choose dresses.
*Look for a place to live.
*Order rings/engaving
*Decide on favors, decorations, balloons.



*Stuff and address invitations, including directions if needed.
*Weight complete invitation at Post Office and purchase enough postage for response envelopes and invitations themselves.
*Purchase gifts for your spouse-to-be and your wedding party.
*Plan rehearsal dinner and send invitations.



*Mail invitations.
*Make hair/makeup appointments for yourself/attendants.
*Attend showers and send Thank-You notes.
*Plan a get-together with your bridesmaids.
*Collect luggage and clothes for honeymoon.
*Purchase accessories if needed, ring pillow, guestbook, etc.
*Get blood tests and marriage license(within 30 days of ceremony).



*Organize RSVPs.
*Figure out seating arrangements.
*Write out placecards.
*Confirm/make payments with all vendors/menu as neccesary.



*Pack for honeymoon.
*Pick up tickets for honeymoon.
*Arrange Post Office to hold your mail.
*Pack an emergency kit for wedding day: sewing kit, nylons, hairspray, bobby pins,
tissues, aspirin, mints, safety pins
*Pick up dresses from seamstress.
*Rest and relax - treat yourself to a facial or massage.



*Out of town guests arrive.
*Tuxes should be picked up.
*Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner.



*Have hair and makeup done.
*Relax and enjoy the day! Smile!!
*Tip for services - minister/JP/chauffer



*Go through cards and gifts.
*Deposit gift money ASAP.
*Relax and enjoy your vacation.
*Write and send Thank You Notes
*Review your photo proofs
*Change your name if necessary - bank accounts, charge accounts, driver's license, social security.