12 Months Out

• [ ] Determine budget
• [ ] Make guest list
• [ ] Decide overall theme
• [ ] Select venue
• [ ] Select caterer

11 Months Out

• [ ] Choose color theme and overall design
• [ ] Hire photographer
• [ ] Hire DJ
• [ ] Hire videographer

10 Months Out

• [ ] Start dress shopping
• [ ] Book hotel room blocks
• [ ] Create wedding website
• [ ] Take engagement photos

9 Months Out

• [ ] Buy wedding dress
• [ ] Send save the dates

8 Months Out

• [ ] Register for gifts
• [ ] Select bridesmaids dresses
• [ ] Meet with potential florists

7 Months Out

• [ ] Order rental items
• [ ] Hire officiant
• [ ] Hire lighting technician

5 Months Out

• [ ] Book newlywed transportation
• [ ] Book honeymoon
• [ ] Buy grooms tux

4 Months Out

• [ ] Final tasting with caterer
• [ ] Choose cake
• [ ] Buy wedding bands
• [ ] Select groomsmen attire
• [ ] Hair and makeup trial

3 Months Out

• [ ] Order Invitations
• [ ] Plan menu
• [ ] Brainstorm guest favors
• [ ] Write vows
• [ ] Meet with officiant

2 Months Out

• [ ] Send out invitations
• [ ] Dress fitting
• [ ] Pick up marriage license
• [ ] Buy wedding party gifts
• [ ] Give song selection to DJ
• [ ] Buy all small items

1 Month Out

• [ ] Assemble gift bags
• [ ] Pay vendors in full
• [ ] Create seating chart
• [ ] Order place cards
• [ ] Final venue walk through
• [ ] Break in wedding shoes

Final Week

• [ ] Dye/fix hair
• [ ] Mani/pedi
• [ ] Final dress fitting
• [ ] Clean ring
• [ ] Practice vows out loud