Month by Month Wedding Plan

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.

Engagement Party

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.

 

 

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