| Six to Twelve Months Before the Wedding |
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Announce Engagement |
Choose Type of Wedding, Size, Formal, Informal, etc. |
Set Wedding Date & Time |
Plan Budget & Who Will Pay for What |
Choose Wedding Location |
Choose Reception Location |
Select Wedding Rings |
Select & Order Wedding Dress & Accessories |
Select a Caterer, Florist, Limousine |
Select a Photographer, Videographer |
Select Entertainment, Band or D J |
Begin Guest List |
Select Members of the Wedding Party |
Register Gift Choices at Bridal Registries |
Choose Wedding Colors |
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| Four Months Before the Wedding |
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Determine Rehearsal Time & Location |
Determine Rehearsal Dinner Location |
Select Bridesmaid's Dresses & Accessories |
Select Groom's Attire |
Select Groomsmen's Attire |
Order Wedding Invitations |
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| Two Months Before the Wedding |
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Finalize Guest List |
Mail Wedding Invitations |
Arrange Lodging for Out-of-Town Guests |
Get Marriage License |
Purchase Guest Book & Pen Set |
Order Wedding Cake & Cake Top |
Order Favors - Cake Knife & Server |
 Flower Girl Basket - Ring Pillow |
 Toasting Glasses - Unity Candle |
 Place Cards - Garter, etc. |
Order Wedding Programs |
Purchase Gifts for Wedding Party |
Plan Details of Wedding & Reception |
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| One Month Before the Wedding |
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Finalize Details of Rehearsal Dinner |
Send Invitations for Rehearsal Dinner |
Arrange for Final Fitting of Gown |
Arrange for Final Fitting of Bridesmaid's Dresses |
Schedule Appointment with Hairdresser |
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| Two Weeks Before the Wedding |
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Record Wedding Gifts Received |
Write Thank You Notes |
Contact People Who Did Not Respond |
Break In Wedding Shoes |
Confirm Times, Locations & Details with: |
 Wedding Party - Rental Services |
 Florist - Caterer - Cake |
 Photographer - Videographer |
 Entertainment - Limousine |
 Wedding & Reception Sites |
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| One Week Before the Wedding |
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Try on All Wedding Attire Before the Wedding |
Pack for Honeymoon |
Confirm Honeymoon Reservations |
Prepare Wedding Day Fees |
Arrange for Rental Returns |
Give Final Counts to Caterer |