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A Timeline for Wedding Planning
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At the 10-month mark, firm up all of these arrangements as best you can, and begin asking your desired wedding party members to participate. Take engagement photos at this point, too, and begin shopping for your dress. It may seem early, but it could take several months to order the dress, not to mention several fittings before the big day. At the 8-month mark, book a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Start tasting cakes and decide on a design and flavor. Send your save-the-date notifications six months before the wedding to those on your guest list (which should be firmed up by now), and purchase wedding bands. Book your honeymoon, and arrange the wedding party's attire. When the wedding is three to four months away, book the rehearsal dinner and confirm all plans thus far. Mail the invitations eight weeks beforehand, have all printing (programs, namecards, etc.) done. Confirm transportation to/from the ceremony, reception, hotel, airport, etc. At six weeks, apply for the marriage license and get the bachelor/bachelorette parties done – the night before is NOT a good time. Finish up fittings, review music choices and finalize seating two weeks before. Get your personal hygiene – waxing, facials, etc. – taken care of a week before the ceremony. Need more help? RealSimple.com has a handy checklist.
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