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