Nine to Twelve Months before the Wedding __ Choose the date and time of wedding. __ Reserve place for the ceremony- meet with Clergy if necessary. __ Discuss wedding budget with your fiancé and/or parents __ Choose a location for the reception and make reservations. __ Visit Clergy or Judge for specifics about wedding. __ Select your attendants and other wedding party participants i.e.       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!!