• Choose a wedding date
• Set a budget
• Create a guest list
• Book your ceremony and reception venues
• Choose your wedding party
• Hire a wedding planner (optional)

9-12 Months Before the Wedding:

• Choose and book your officiant
• Hire a photographer and/or videographer
• Hire a caterer
• Choose a florist
• Hire a DJ, band or other entertainment
• Order wedding invitations

6-9 Months Before the Wedding:

• Order wedding attire for the bride, groom, and wedding party
• Book transportation for the wedding day
• Create a registry
• Hire a wedding cake baker or dessert vendor
• Book hair and makeup for the wedding day
• Book hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests

3-6 Months Before the Wedding:

• Finalize menu with caterer
• Schedule a menu tasting
• Finalize guest list
• Finalize wedding day timeline

2 Months Before the Wedding:

• Send out wedding invitations
• Order wedding rings
• Plan ceremony details
• Purchase wedding day accessories (shoes, jewelry, etc.)
• Liaise with your entertainment provider, DJ / Band and discuss set list, music preferences and running order of the event. Choose your first dance

1 Month Before the Wedding:

• Finalize seating arrangements
• Finalize ceremony and reception details
• Schedule final dress fittings
• Apply for marriage license

1 Week Before the Wedding:

• Confirm all vendor details and arrival times
• Pack for the honeymoon
• Confirm final headcount with caterer

Wedding Day:

• Get ready!
• Have fun and enjoy your special day!

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