12 Month Wedding Planner
9 - 12 months countdown
  • announce engagement
  • arrange for both families to meet
  • set date, time & place
  • choose attendants
  • plan budget
  • estimate size of guest list
  • reserve officiant, ceremony and reception site
  • book photographer & videographer
  • choose gown and headpiece
  • plan honeymoon & travel documents
  • if hiring a wedding consultant, do it now
6-9 months countdown
  • decide color and theme & decorations
  • order attendants wear
  • book caterer
  • choose florist
  • book music
  • order rings
4 - 6 months countdown
  • purchase groom/bride gift
  • make hotel arrangements for out of towners
  • finalize guest list
  • plan rehearsal dinner
  • bridal registrys
  • order invitations
  • arrange transportation for wedding day
2-4 months countdown
  • order cake
  • purchase accessories, guest book, cake cutter, ring pillow, etc...
  • start addressing invitations
  • make final decisions on vows
1-2 months countdown
  • mail out invitations 6 weeks prior
  • gathering rsvps for caterer
  • verify bookings
  • send out shower thank you notes
  • marriage license
  • make appts for hair, makeup and nails
1-2 weeks countdown
  • final fittings
  • phone guests that have not rsvp'd yet for caterer
  • check weather forecast and plan accordingly
night before - rehearsal dinner
  • finish packing
  • make list of things to remember tomorrow
  • bring wedding accessories to ceremony & reception sites
  • have final payments ready
  • give gifts to attendants & special guests at dinner
  • everyone in party should avoid alcohol today
your wedding day
  • check your to-do list (license, rings, etc...)
  • pack extra items - pantyhose, safety pins, makeup, film, hair pins, etc...
  • get to ceremony site early - relax
  • transfer your engagement ring from left to right
  • do not worry about things out of your control and
ENJOY!!