Contact your caterer with a final guest count.Create a seating chart for the reception and make table numbers and place cards (or have your calligrapher work on these).Review insurance information with your fiancé and check with employers to see what documents need to be updated once you are legally wed (car, home, medical, etc.).Choose your hair and makeup stylists and schedule a trial for both also book appointments to have your hair, make-up and nails done on the day of the wedding.Keep your wedding web site updated with directions and event details.Purchase a guest book, pen and other wedding accessories including toasting glasses, cake knife, ring pillow, etc.Fill out a change of address form at the post office, if necessary.Compile and complete name change documents or purchase a bridal name change kit online.Mail invitations out to everyone eight weeks prior to the wedding date and send accommodation info to your out-of-town guests.Schedule an appointment with your dentist if you’d like to have your teeth whitened or cleaned before the wedding.Order/renew passports if necessary, leaving ample time for them to be sent back to you.Purchase luggage and other travel necessities and attire for your honeymoon.Book any other specialty services – ice sculptures, photo booths, etc.Contact party rental companies for tents, tables, arches, etc.Coordinate and choose a location for the rehearsal dinner.Select and purchase wedding rings, and have them engraved if desired.Shop for a gift for your new spouse-to-be.Buy thank-you gifts for your attendants, flower girl and ring bearer.Meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony details, wording and wedding vows.Meet with your caterer to discuss the menu and your bar/liquor needs.Order tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen.Find out what your state’s requirements are for obtaining a marriage license and get blood tests done, if required.Reserve transportation for you and your wedding party as well as a bus or trolley for your guests (if necessary).Compile a list of area information and things to do for out-of-town guests.Print out directions to the ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner and hotel(s) for guests.Finalize your guest list and send out save-the-date cards, if using.Book hotel rooms or arrange other accommodations for out-of-town guests.Book a room for your wedding night, if you will be leaving for your honeymoon the next morning. ![]() Book your honeymoon and verify that you have any necessary travel documents including passports and visas.Start researching wedding cake pictures and local bakeries for ideas.Purchase any desired ceremony and reception decorations – unity candles, vases, aisle runner, etc.Select and purchase wedding favors and wedding favor accessories – boxes, personalized wedding ribbon, labels, etc.Hire a calligrapher, if desired (check with a local stationery store for referrals).Select and order your wedding invitations, invitation envelopes and thank-you cards.Research local vendors and book ceremony musicians, a wedding band or DJ, photographer, videographer, caterer and florist.Find an officiant who will perform your ceremony.Order other bridal accessories – shoes, gloves and veil.Order your wedding gown and buy undergarments that you will wear with it (bring these to all fittings).Research and choose one or more bridal gift registry.Purchase a wedding planning organizer or calendar to keep track of important dates and appointments (fittings, showers, etc.).Attend a local bridal show or two and jot down notes about any vendors you really liked.Decide on who you’d like to have as your attendants, including your maid of honor and best man.Begin a rough guest list and compile current addresses.Choose a location and reserve your ceremony and reception site(s).Choose a wedding date – select a few days in case your first choice is booked.Consider purchasing wedding planning software to organize everything, or hire a wedding planner to help secure contracts, etc.Sign up for a wedding website to keep your guests informed about event details, area information, etc. ![]() ![]() Place an engagement announcement in your local newspaper.Announce your engagement to family and friends and plan an engagement party.Then, simply start at the top of the list below and browse through each group of tasks before tackling them one by one. Our free detailed wedding checklist covers a 12 month period but you can adjust the schedule to meet your own wedding timeline as you get ready to tie the knot, whether you’re planning two years or one month in advance. We love this one available on Amazon: How to use this checklist ![]() And if you don’t already have one, a good wedding binder (affiliate link) is an invaluable way to organize your budget, checklists and everything else you’ll compile as you plan your wedding.
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