Select the location for the reception.

For church weddings visit appropriate clergy members.

Discuss expenses and establish the wedding budget.

Choose attendants, honor attendants, and ushers.

Order your wedding invitations and announcements.

Begin both the bride's and groom's guest list.

Determine the size and formality of the wedding.

Shop for bridal gown and headpiece.

Shop for attendant's attire and accessories and establish a color scheme.

Select and reserve photographer and videographer

Select and reserve musicians for wedding and reception.

Order your wedding rings.

Register for china, silver and crystal patterns and other home gifts.

Discuss honeymoon ideas.

Meet with florists after deciding on your color scheme and choosing dresses. Reserve your date.

Meet with your florist to give a deposit. Changes can be made at that time.

Address all wedding invitations and announcements.

Shop for trousseau attire.

Confirm date and time of wedding rehearsal.

Plan rehearsal dinner.

Arrange lodging for out-of-town guests and attendants.

Select gifts for attendants and ushers.

Make appointment for blood tests.

Finalize details with reception coordinator.

Select music and meet with musicians.

Have your wedding portrait taken.

Order the wedding cake.

4 - 6 Weeks Before The Wedding

Send "thank you" flowers or gift basket to the hosts of your pre-wedding parties.

Mail your wedding invitations.

Have the final fitting of your gown.

Call your reception coordinator to finalize last minute details.

Meet with photographer and videographer to discuss details.

Arrange special transportation for wedding party.

Plan the attendants' luncheon or party.

Select the groom's gift.

Prepare seating chart for reception guests.

Write thank-you notes for shower gifts and wedding gifts as they arrive.

Place announcement in local newspapers.

Make final check with your florist. Double check delivery times and locations.

Order "thank you" flowers or gift basket to send to parents after the wedding.

Make final check with Officiant, musicians, organist, photographer, videographer and reception coordinator.

Obtain the marriage license.

Begin name changes on bank accounts and official documents.

Keep a list of wedding gifts and their senders as they arrive.

Finalize seating chart for reception guests.

Make final check with your cake and confirm delivery time and date.

Give the final guest count for the reception to reception coordinator.

Final payments to all that requires a two week advance payment.

Arrange pickup of guests and attendants arriving at airports.