The twelve month countdown. Use this check list as your guideline (print it out to have handy), add your own details to create your special wedding. Be sure all is in preparation for the big day!

12 Months before the wedding...

• Announce the engagement!
• Figure out what type of wedding you would like to have. What are your budget requirements, where, when and how?
• After deciding on "where", make the reservations. *If your date is in the busy season between May and October be sure to reserve your ceremony and reception location 8-12 months prior.
• Pick your bridal party.
• Book a photographer. *Most studios, like reception halls, book up quickly during the busy wedding months so call now!
• Book a videograper.
• Book a caterer. *Decide what you would like served. Individual meals? Buffet style?
• Book a florist. What colors would you like?
• Book a band, musicians or DJ.
• Book the transportation. Limos? Fancy cars?
• Register!

9 Months before the wedding...

• Visit officiant to discuss ceremony. Traditional or untraditional?
• Start shopping for your wedding dress.
• Plan the wedding reception.
• Begin the guest list.
• Visit the travel agent to discuss honeymoon locations.

6 Months before the wedding...

• Pick out the bridal parties' dresses.
• Decide on a honeymoon destination and make the reservations.
• Order your wedding rings.

3 Months before the wedding...

• Buy or rent the tuxedos for the groom and his party.
• Visit your doctor for inoculations for your honeymoon!
• Finalize the guest list and alert all to the location of the bridal registry.
• Pick out and mail wedding invitations.
• Visit your hair stylist with your veil and choose a style for the day.
• Visit florist with colors and pick out flowers.
• Check state blood test requirements and licenses.

2 Months before the wedding...

• Send wedding announcements to the newspaper(s).
• Buy gifts for the bridal party.
• Time to pick up the rings.

1 Month before the wedding...

• Shop for your honeymoon clothes.
• Record wedding gifts as they come for the "thank you" notes.
• Plan the wedding rehearsals.
• Plan and book the rehearsal dinner.
• Visit your caterer and taste the food for the wedding. Sample wine choices as well.
• Discuss requirements with your photographer and videographer.

2 Weeks before the wedding...

• Pick up honeymoon tickets (airline tickets, itineraries, etc.).
• Buy traveler's checks.
• Pick up your marriage license.
• Bachelor and Bachelorette parties ("Bachelorette party" is usually the wedding shower).

1 Week before the wedding...

• Confirm reservations for the honeymoon.
• Final guest list sent to caterer.
• Go over final details with florist, caterer, photographer, videographer, musicians and confirm transportation.
• Pack for the honeymoon.
• Go over seating arrangements with the ushers.

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