The Wedding Planner

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12+ Months

Consult with fiance & all parents about budget
Wed Jun 15, 2011
   
Hire consultant (if needed)
Thu Jun 16, 2011
   
Locate & book reception venue
Fri Jun 17, 2011
  Varies with city - May need earlier booking. 
Select and buy engagement ring
Sat Jun 18, 2011
   
Locate & book wedding venue
Sun Jun 19, 2011
  Varies with city. - May need earlier booking. 
Engagement Party
Mon Jun 20, 2011
   

9-11 months

Begin guest list - get apx. head count
Fri Aug 19, 2011
   
Select attendants and ushers
Mon Aug 29, 2011
  1 usher per 50 guests 
Hire photographer
Tue Aug 30, 2011
   
Hire videographer
Tue Aug 30, 2011
  Often photographer can arrange 
Hire caterer
Thu Sep 1, 2011
   
Book organist and wedding soloists
Mon Sep 5, 2011
   
Book musicians
Sun Sep 25, 2011
   

6-8 months

Register for gifts
Thu Nov 24, 2011
  Do before pre-wedding showers or parties 
Visit clergymember or JP with fiance
Fri Nov 25, 2011
   
Pre-marital counseling: priest, minister, rabbi
Thu Dec 15, 2011
   
Select attendants' dresses and accessories
Thu Dec 29, 2011
   
Purchase wedding dress
Thu Dec 29, 2011
   
Update passports, visas, inoculations, etc.
Thu Jan 12, 2012
   
Discuss rehearsal dinner with fiance
Fri Jan 13, 2012
   
Complete honeymoon plans with fiance
Sat Jan 14, 2012
   
Book portrait photographer
Sun Jan 15, 2012
   
Book transportation for wedding party
Mon Jan 16, 2012
   
Book calligrapher
Tue Jan 17, 2012
   
Pick bridal accessories, veil, shoes, etc.
Wed Jan 18, 2012
   
Consider tents, lights, heaters for outside sites
Wed Feb 15, 2012
  Remember gift, cake tables too 

4-5 months

Reserve rental equipment for ceremony & reception
Thu Feb 16, 2012
   
Consult w/ travel agent about honeymoon
Thu Feb 16, 2012
   
Order invitations & announcements
Fri Feb 17, 2012
  Thank you cards 
Schedule fittings for bridal attire
Sun Feb 26, 2012
  Depends on delivery dates of attire. 
Select baker & sample cakes
Wed Mar 7, 2012
   
Reserve wedding night accommodations
Mon Mar 12, 2012
  May be included in reception package 
Arrange for Flowers
Sat Mar 17, 2012
   
Select ceremony music
Sat Mar 17, 2012
   
Select menu with caterer
Wed Mar 21, 2012
   
Plan reception, decorations, theme, etc.
Thu Mar 22, 2012
   
Tuxedo rentals & fittings for groom & groomsmen
Sat Apr 7, 2012
  Or coordinate suits to be worn 
Mothers select their dresses
Mon Apr 9, 2012
   
Arrange for speakers at reception
Mon Apr 9, 2012
   
Take dance lessons if desired
Wed Apr 11, 2012
   
Make appointment with hairstylist (bride)
Thu Apr 12, 2012
   
Plan liquor needs if caterer doesn't do it
Thu Apr 12, 2012
  May need liquor license 
Arrange for out-of-town guest needs
Sat Apr 14, 2012
  Look for special wedding block room rates 
Arrange for welcome gifts in rooms of travelers
Sun Apr 15, 2012
   
Finalize ceremony with officiant
Mon Apr 16, 2012
   
Check state requirements for blood tests
Mon Apr 16, 2012
   

2-3 months

Do maps and directions for out-of-town guests
Tue Apr 17, 2012
  Include with invitations 
Order wedding rings & engraving
Tue Apr 17, 2012
   
Work out traffic and parking issues
Wed Apr 18, 2012
  May be taken care of depending on venues 
Order wedding cake
Wed Apr 18, 2012
   
Finalize guest list - compile addresses
Wed Apr 18, 2012
   
Send out of town guests hotel and city info.
Thu Apr 19, 2012
  Give them a jump on travel plans 
Arrange rehearsal dinner
Tue Apr 24, 2012
   
Address invitations
Sun Apr 29, 2012
   
Have portrait taken
Tue May 8, 2012
   
Plan recording and displaying of wedding gifts
Mon May 14, 2012
   
Get the marriage license
Thu May 17, 2012
   
Mail invitations
Tue May 22, 2012
   
Record gifts & send thank you's as received
Fri May 25, 2012
  Same for showers & other wedding related parties 
Choose gifts for attendants and ushers
Sun May 27, 2012
   
Give bridesmaids guest list for showers
Mon May 28, 2012
  Or list to those hosting showers 
Send announcement to newspapers
Tue May 29, 2012
   
Plan bridesmaids' party
Thu May 31, 2012
   
Order reception favors
Fri Jun 1, 2012
   
Pick up wedding rings
Sat Jun 2, 2012
   
Discuss and write wedding vows
Wed Jun 6, 2012
  Write your own vows to replace standards 
Buy accessories, ring pillow, goblets, candles etc
Wed Jun 6, 2012
  Don't forget cake knife and server 
Purchase Wedding Oil Painting Portrait
Mon Jun 11, 2012
  Have your photo made into an oil painting 
Make list of photos you want taken (see Advice)
Mon Jun 11, 2012
   
Buy going-away outfit
Wed Jun 13, 2012
   
Give song list to musicians of do's and don'ts
Thu Jun 14, 2012
   

4-5 weeks

Make sure homeowner's insurance covers ring/gifts
Fri Jun 15, 2012
  Also may want to check on life insurance policies 
Do name change paperwork, licence, banks, ss#, etc
Fri Jun 15, 2012
   
Confirm details with florist
Sat Jun 16, 2012
  bouquets, boutonniere's, bothers'/fathers' corsage 
Final dress, headpiece & all clothing fitting
Sat Jun 16, 2012
   
Check & change insurance policies
Sun Jun 17, 2012
  Household, life,car, etc. 
Hairstyle, makeup, headpiece trial run
Mon Jun 18, 2012
   
Design and print ceremony program
Fri Jun 22, 2012
   

3 weeks

Arrange for dress cleaning & flower preservation
Tue Jun 26, 2012
   
Address wedding announcements
Tue Jun 26, 2012
  Mail after wedding 
Arrange for day of wedding errand runner
Wed Jun 27, 2012
  Friend or hired hand for last minute details 
Break in bridal shoes - wear around house
Sun Jul 1, 2012
  Don't want sore feet... 
Try on wedding bands for fit
Sun Jul 1, 2012
  Just in case... 

1-2 weeks

Call expected guests who haven't responded
Mon Jul 2, 2012
   
Try on wedding attire for all participants
Mon Jul 2, 2012
   
Confirm accommodations for out-of-town guests
Mon Jul 2, 2012
   
File change of address if moving to new home
Tue Jul 3, 2012
   
Make reception seating plans & place cards
Tue Jul 3, 2012
  Use Seating Section 
Double check ALL arrangements
Wed Jul 4, 2012
   
Pick up honeymoon tics, travelers checks, etc.
Wed Jul 4, 2012
   
Give honeymoon contact info to someone
Thu Jul 5, 2012
  In case of emergencies where can you be reached 
Bachelor and/or Bachelorette Parties
Fri Jul 6, 2012
   
Confirm transportation plans
Sun Jul 8, 2012
   
Review seating details with ushers
Mon Jul 9, 2012
   
Review duties with wedding participants
Mon Jul 9, 2012
   
Finalize count for rehearsal dinner
Mon Jul 9, 2012
   
Confirm rehearsal plan with officiant & attendants
Mon Jul 9, 2012
   
Give photo list to photographer
Tue Jul 10, 2012
   
Last minute details with all service providers
Tue Jul 10, 2012
   
Pack for honeymoon
Tue Jul 10, 2012
  It's getting close... 
Print out or download all Lists
Wed Jul 11, 2012
  So when account closes 
Groom & groomsmen get haircuts
Wed Jul 11, 2012
  gentle reminder 
Label envelopes with fees for officiant, dj, etc.
Wed Jul 11, 2012
   
Give gifts to attendants
Fri Jul 13, 2012
  Can be done at rehersal or earlier 
Assign person to pick up gifts/cash from reception
Sat Jul 14, 2012
   
Finalize reception count with caterer
Sat Jul 14, 2012
   

Day Before

Give wedding rings to best man & maid of honor
Sun Jul 15, 2012
  May be done on wedding day 
Finish packing for wedding night and/or honeymoon
Sun Jul 15, 2012
   
Pick up rental wedding attire
Sun Jul 15, 2012
  Earlier can't hurt; no surprises. 
Bride get a manicure
Sun Jul 15, 2012
  Relax 
Wedding rehearsal
Sun Jul 15, 2012
   

Day Of

Eat a light, nutritious breakfast & perhaps lunch
Mon Jul 16, 2012
  You'll need the energy, trust me. 
Bride & attendants have hair done
Mon Jul 16, 2012
   
Pay officient, musicians, etc.
Mon Jul 16, 2012
  Have envelopes prepared. 
Pay balance due to service providers
Mon Jul 16, 2012
  some may require earlier payment 
Sign & witness marriage license
Mon Jul 16, 2012
   

After the wedding

Return Rented Garments, etc.
Tue Jul 17, 2012
  Tuxedos, shoes, veils, etc. 
Someone take bouquet to be preserved
Tue Jul 17, 2012
  Or hang upside down to dry 
Someone take dress/veil to be cleaned/preserved
Tue Jul 17, 2012
  Make sure cleaner is experienced in wed. dresses 
Mail wedding announcements
Tue Jul 17, 2012
  For people not invited but want to notify 
Acct expires 30 days after wedding (90 Pledged)
Mon Jul 30, 2012
  Data will be erased in 30 days (Pledged 90 days) 
Send gift thank you cards
Mon Jul 30, 2012
  Or when back from honeymoon - within 2 mo of wed. 
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