vocalists,organist, reader
__  Begin preparing the bride and grooms guest list.
__  Establish a theme and color scheme for the wedding.
__  Begin Shopping for and order the bridal gown and

            headpiece as soon as possible.
__  Choose attendants attire and accessories.
__  Reserve musicians for the wedding ceremony .
__  Reserve musician or DJ for the reception.
__  Look into caterer for reception.
__  Register at local and/or internet bridal registry. 
 
                   Six to Nine Months before the Wedding 
__ Reserve wedding date with the florist.
__  Order invitations and/or announcements.
__  Reserve Photographer and/or Videographer.
__  Shop for and order or purchase wedding rings.
__  Discuss honeymoon ideas and consult travel agent if necessary.
__  Reserve transportation or limousine service for wedding party.
__  Discuss plans for out-of-town guests make up directions

                from local motels to ceremony and reception
 
                    Two to Four Months before the Wedding 
__  Meet with florist to order flowers- make sure to have color

                  swatches and your theme with you!
__  Finish Bride and Groom guest lists
__  Address invitations and announcements.
__  Shop for all of your accessories-Don't forget an extra garter

                           to throw!
__  Choose wedding favors.
__  Purchase gifts for attendants.
__  Purchase wedding accessories toasting goblets,cake server,garter
__  Order your wedding cake..
__  Confirm rehearsal date and time.
__  Choose rehearsal dinner location and time
__  Plan lodging for out-of-towners.
__  Order tuxedos for Groom and Groomsmen.
__  Select ceremony and reception(first dances) music
__  Meet with photographer for wedding portrait.
__  Finalize details with caterer and the reception hall.
__  Confirm delivery date of your wedding gown.
__  Meet with travel agent to finalize plans for the honeymoon. 
 

                   Four to Six Weeks before the Wedding  

__  Mail invitations

__   Meet with DJ to finalize Wedding Reception Agenda
__   Final fitting of wedding gown.
__   Choose headpiece for bride and bridesmaids.
__   Finalize last minute details with caterer and the reception hall.
__   Final meeting with photographer and videographer finalize details..
__   Pick up wedding rings.
__   Purchase Brides gift.
__   Purchase Grooms gift.
__   Final meeting with florist to review and finalize order.
__   Arrange Bridesmaid's luncheon/breakfast/party.

__   If reception is a formal sit down dinner, arrange

                     seating chart for reception.
__   Write thank you notes for shower and wedding gifts as they arrive.
__   Send announcement to local newspapers.
__   Make an appointment with your hairdresser and do a trial run

         hair style.
__   Address wedding announcements to be mailed on your

                           wedding day. 
 
                            Two Weeks before the Wedding 
__   Make final payments to clergy/judge musician's and DJ
__   Make final payments to florist; confirm delivery locations

                              and times.
__   Obtain marriage license-don't forget to take your fiancé.
__   Begin to make any necessary name changes on bank accounts
__   Obtain forms for changing name on your social security card
__   Contact guests who have not responded to the invitation.
__   Prepare the wedding favors. 
 
                         One Week before the Wedding 
__   Finalize guest count to caterer and the reception hall.
__   Give your bridesmaid luncheon/breakfast/party.
__   Arrange your transportation to the ceremony site.
__   Arrange transportation for guests arriving at the airport.
__   Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
__   Give gifts to attendants at rehearsal dinner. 
__   Prepare and confirm honeymoon travel plans.
 
                                    The Wedding Day
__   Enjoy your trip to the hairstylist and makeup artist!
__   Pack your overnight bag and touch-up makeup bag

                and take to the ceremony/reception.
__   Bring marriage license and wedding rings to the ceremony.
__   Prepare to start dressing at least two hours before

                          wedding start time. 

 

__  Take a deep breath and walk down the isle!!