Congratulations on your recent engagement! With so much to do before your Wedding Day the, “What to do? And when?” can be very daunting. To make your wedding plans a bit easier, we put together a list of the details and when to do them.

12+ Months: Select a wedding date and reserve your venue. Finalize your budget. Envision overall wedding theme.

8 to 10 Months: Reserve your tables, chairs, dance floor, tent, and arch. Purchase your wedding gown. Contact  and book with your floral shop, DJ, photographer, and caterer.

6 to 8 Months: Send your save-the-date cards. Shop for bridesmaids dresses.

4 to 6 Months: Begin planning your honeymoon. Purchase wedding bands. Order wedding cake.

 3 Months: Hire professional to hand-write invitation addresses. Order groomsmen formalware. Hire wedding day transportation.

2 Months: Send invitations. Book hair and make-up stylist. Order wedding program.

1 Month: Apply for marriage license. Final dress fitting. Finalize last minute details with vendors, including photographer and DJ.

 1 to 3 Weeks: Plan reception seating chart. Finalize with professional hand-writing place and table cards, or print your own. Give a list of all placement details, as well as schedule of the day’s events to venue manager, wedding planner and/or family members in charge.

The Day Before: Attend ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

Wedding Day: Give wedding bands to maid of honor and best man. Enjoy each other.

Post-Wedding: Write thank you cards. Return any rented items and formalware.