Twelve month planner

Month 12

Announce your engagement
Develop a guest list
Plan a wedding budget
Settle on wedding theme

Month 11

Choose wedding location and date
Ask for recommendations from friends and professional wedding services
Send announcements to family, friends and acquaintances

Month 10

Look for gowns and accesories
Hire caterer, photographer, videographer, florist and DJ

Month 9

Shop for gowns
Host bridal shower
Register

Month 8

Plan honeymoon
Plan out of town guest accomodations
Meet with priest, minister or rabbi

Month 7

Order wedding dress
Finalize guest list

Month 6

Order bridesmaid's dresses
Select shoes and undergarments
Order transportation services

Month 5

Select wedding favors
Order invitations and stationery

Month 4

Order tuxedos
Book honeymoon
Purchase gifts and favors

Month 3

Choose wedding rings
Finalize flowers
Plan menu
Mail invitations
Purchase trousseau
Hire a decorator

Month 2

Order cake
Attend showers
Write vows
Buy guest book
Change name on SSN or SIN, driver's license, bank account and credit cards

Month 1

Finalize ceremony plans
Finalize decoration details
Final dress fitting
Send shower thank you notes
Call invitees who haven't responded
Plan seating arrangements for reception

Week 3 to 1

Get marriage license
Meet hairstylist for hair arrangement and make up
Final meetings with caterer, clergy and florist

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