Congratulations!

You have set the date! So now what's the plan? This is a easy to follow month by month checklist to help bring your wedding to life.

You're Engaged!

Determine your budget

Start gathering names and addresses for your guest list

Narrow down potential wedding date by season or month

Schedule a tour of the venue

Consider an engagement party

You've toured the venue

Contract a rental supplier for an estimate on equipment rentals including tents, tables, chairs, linens, etc

Obtain a list of caterers then contact them to customize your menu and obtain a quote

12 Months to go

Hire your photographer and videographer. Don't procrastinate, many are fully booked a year in advance.

Choose your bridal party

Set the date and schedule engagement photos

Start shopping for your wedding dress

Consider your musical entertainment. Book your band or DJ well in advance

Book your caterer

11 Months to go

Choose a style of wedding dessert, whether it be cake or cupcakes

Order your wedding dress and schedule alterations

8-10 Months to go

Send out "save the date" cards to your guests

Purchase hair accessories

Select and order wedding bands

Set up wedding registry

Book wedding day transportation

Secure a block of hotel rooms for out of town guests

6 Months to go

Book your stylists and set up a hair and makeup trial

Secure transportation for yourselves, wedding party, and guests

Book your officiant

Begin exploring wedding invitations suites and place an order

Start considering your hair and makeup service

Choose ceremony and reception music with your band or DJ

Make accomodations for your honeymoon

4-5 Months to go

Choose grooms attire and schedule alterations

Purchase any other bridal accessories including lingerie, garter, shoes, jewlery

Schedule a wedding rehearsal with the venue

Arrange location and timing for rehearsal dinner

3 Months to go

Finalize guest list

Check in with hotel to enusure accomodations are booked for out of town guests

Send our weddng invitations. Don't forget an RSVP date!

2 Months to go

Have your wedding shower

Make sure your wedding rings have been altered to fit

Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress

Confirm flowers with your chosen florist

Pay the final balance with the venue

Purchase special event insurance (where available)

1-2 Weeks to go

Set up a final details meeting with your wedding planner (if hired)

Review all scheduled event, bookings, purchases

Day before

Pack and last minute essentials to go to the hotel with you

Deliver decorations and alcohol (if being served) to the venue before the rehearsal

Wedding rehearsal at the venue

Rehearsal dinner

Relax and get plenty of rest

Wedding Day!

Have a trusted friend of family member handle final payments or additional tips for vendors

Don't worry about a single thing! Your vendor team has the details covered

Enjoy every moment of this magical day!