1 Year Wedding Planner
Your Name: E-Mail Address:
Wedding Date:

9 to 12 Months Before the Big Day
Select a Wedding Date & Time:
Determine who will Officiate the Ceremony:
Announce Your Engagement in the Newspaper:
Determine how many guests may attend:
Determine the type of Wedding you want(size, formality, style, color scheme):
Select & Order the Bridesmaid's Dresses:
Establish a Preliminary Budget:
Select & Secure a Photographer:
Select & Secure a Videographer:
Select & Secure Your Ceremony Location:
Select & Secure Your Reception Location:
Select & Secure a Caterer:
Select & Secure Your DJ/MC Entertainment:
Pick out your engagement ring with your Fiance':
Select & Secure a Florist:
Begin Choosing Your Wedding Cake Baker:

6 to 9 Months
Start Compiling the Guest List (inform family to do the same):
Select the Attendants for the Wedding:
Shop for the Wedding Dress, Headpeice, veil, etc:
Start Planning the Honeymoon:
Register with a Gift Bridal Registry in Your Favorite Store:

4 to 6 Months
Make Appointment withYour Doctor & Dentist for a Physical Exam:
Check Requirements for Blood Test and Marriage License:
Shop for Wedding Rings:
Select & Order the Invitations & Stationery:
Decide Where to Live After the Wedding:
Complete the Guest List:
Begin Shpping for Trousseau:
Send Your Wedding Announcement to the Newspaper:
Inform Mothers to Select Their Dresses:
Select & Order the Men's Attire:
Finalize Honeymoon Details & Make Reservations:

2 to 4 Months
Confirm the Menu & Catering Details with the Caterer:
Prepare All Maps & Directions for the Ceremony & Reception:
Select Your Wedding Rings:
Purchase a Wedding Guest Book:
Set the Dates & Times for the Rehearsal with the Officiant:
Plan the Bridesmaid's Luncheon & Any Other Parrties:
Determine Your Resources for Designing & Printing the Programs for the Ceremony:
Finalize the Florist Details:
Finalize the Photographer Details:
Finalize the Videographer Details:
Work on the DJ/MC Entertainment Details:
Arrange Accomodations for Out of Town Guests:
Plan Rehearsal Dinner, Time & Place:
Confirm Wedding cake Details with Baker:

6 to 8 Weeks
Mail Invitations and Announcements:
Prepare Portrait for Newspaper (check local newspaper for requirements & timing):
Set up Appointment with Photographer for Your Formal Bridal Portrait:
Select Gift for All Your Attendants:
Set up Appointments with any Hairdressers and/or Makeup Artisits:
Hire the Limousine or Other forms of Transportation:

4 to 6 Weeks
Decide on a Menu for the Reception (estimate the number of guests):
Buy a Gift for the Groom:
Schedule a Final Fitting for Your Gown so it can be ready for the Formal Bridal Portrait:
Purchase a Going Away Outfit:
Pick up Your Wedding Rings:
Purchase (borrow) All Wedding Accessories (Ring Pillow, Goblets, Garter, Candles, Etc:
Confirm Florist Details & Delivery Times:
Plan the Seating for the Reception:
Write the Place Cards:
Make Sure All Bridesmaids' Attire has been Fitted:
Purchase a Gift for the Bride:

2 Weeks Before
Set up Final Consultation with our DJ/MC Entertainer:
Make Arrangements to have Your Wedding Gift Transported to Your New Home:
Handle Business & Legal Details (name changes, address changes, etc):
Prepare the Wedding Announcements for the Newspaper:
Reconfirm Your Guests' Accomodations:
Make Sure All Clothing & Accesories are Ready for You & the Bridal Party:
Get Your Marriage License & Any Blood Tests which are Needed:

The Week Before
Review any Seating Details with the Ushers:
Make Certain All Wedding Attire Fits:
Finalize the Seating Arrangements:
Reconfirm Your Honeymoon Reservations:
Ensure You Have Your Travel Tickets:
Start Packing for Your Honeymoon:
Contact Any Guests who have Not Responded Yet:
Complete the Place Cards:
Review All the Final Details with the Photographer & Videographer:
Provide a Final Guest Count to the Caterer:
Delegate Specific Responsibilities to Reliable Individuals for the Wedding Day:
Wrap & Present the Wedding Party Gifts:
Finalize the Rehearsal Dinner Arrangements:

The Day Before
Get a Manicure and Massage to Get Relaxed:
Stay with Your Family the Night Before & Get Some Rest:
Review & Rehearse All the Details of Your Participants:

The BIG Day
Ensure the Best Man & Maid/Matron of Honor Sign the Marriage Certificate:
Allow Ample Time to Get Dressed:
Enjoy Your Wonderful Wedding Day & Cherish the Moment(s):
Be Sure to Eat:
Rest & Relax with a Good Bath:
Prepare for Your Appointments with the Hairdresser & Makeup Artist:

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