5 - 6 month before:
1.1 set a date for your wedding
1.2 set a budget and divide the costs
1.3 draft guest list and send out save-the-date cards (send via email to save time and money)
1.4 decide on a wedding theme
1.5 book your reception and ceremony venue(s)
1.6 build your guest registry online and / or in store
1.7 book your caterer, event stylist, florist, photographer and videographer
1.8 book wedding band or DJ and send them a song list
1.9 take engagement photos (optional)
1.10 pick an officiant
1.11 choose your wedding party (MOH, bridesmaids, groomsmen)
1.12 book honeymoon
1.13 purchase wedding bands
1.14 order your dress and groom's attire
3 - 4 month before:
2.1 confirm venders (bouquets, gifts, table settings, cake decor, venue decor, catering, etc.)
2.2 cake tasting & cake order
2.3 finalize menu selection (include beverages) with your caterer
2.4 order attires for bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls and ring bearer
2.5 hair and makeup trials and decide on hair & makeup
2.6 book hotel room for yourself and for out-of-town guests
2.7 arrange transportation for wedding day
2.8 plan your rehearsal dinner and book venue
2.9 mail invitations
2 month before:
3.1 write or decide vows
3.2 collate RSVP's and call guests who haven't sent a response
3.3 purchase day of accessories
3.4 confirm day of transportation
1.5 month before:
4.1 apply for a marriage license
4.2 get everything printed
4.3 send shot list to photographer and videographer
4.4 send rehearsal dinner invitation
1 month before:
5.1 have your final dress fitting and break in your wedding shoes
5.2 bachelorette party
5.3 bridal shower
2 weeks before:
6.1 review music with DJ / band
6.2 confirm final headcount with with your reception venue and caterer
6.3 finalize setting chart and send to your caterer
1 week before:
7.1 pack for your honeymoon (do not forget all travel documents)
7.2 set aside tips in a small envelops for your venders
7.3 send a wedding day checklist and timeline to your bridal party
7.4 get a wax
1 day before:
8.1 organize crown and accessory
8.2 get a manicure and pedicure
8.3 attend your rehearsal dinner