Countdown to the wedding
By NewsPress Now
Divide and conquer is the best way to knock out all those wedding details. This guideline can help in figuring out what to do and when.
Twelve months before:
Finalize venue and date.
Choose theme/style/colors.
Shop for your dress.
Research and hire a photographer.
Book hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
Select your bridal party members.
Eleven months before:
Begin designing ceremony and reception decor.
Meet with your florist.
Book your caterer.
Hire a wedding consultant.
Have an engagement party.
Ten months before:
Finalize your guest list.
Set up your gift registry.
Look for an officiant.
Research and book your DJ or band. Discuss music selections for the ceremony and reception.
Nine months before:
Order your gown.
Order bridesmaid dresses.
Cake tasting and ordering.
Breathe. You’re doing great! Go enjoy a date night with your hubby-to-be.
Eight months before:
Plan and book your honeymoon.
Select and order invitations.
Seven months before:
Catch up on anything you may have missed in months eight to 12.
Six months before:
Design and order your save-the-date cards.
Schedule a test run of your hair and makeup.
Fitting for gown and bridesmaid dresses.
Order wedding rings.
Five months before:
Make arrangements for rental items (chairs, tables, tents, linens, etc.).
Arrange ceremony rehearsal.
Book rehearsal dinner.
Four months before:
Decide on the groom’s attire.
Purchase remaining bridal accessories.
Mail save-the-date cards.
Three months before:
Book accommodations for your wedding night.
Two months before:
Address, stamp and mail your wedding invitations.
Finalize the food and drinks with your caterer.
Purchase wedding party gifts.
Six weeks before:
Purchase wedding bands.
Confirm the number of bouquets, centerpieces and boutonnieres with your florist.
Run through wedding party duties.
Final fittings.
Four weeks before:
Complete any DIY projects.
Enjoy another date night.
Two weeks before:
Get your marriage license.
Distribute your wedding-day schedule to your family and bridal party.
Give final count to the caterer.
Finalize the seating chart.
Confirm wedding-day itinerary with all vendors.
