The Wedding Planner

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12+ Months

Consult with fiance & all parents about budget
Mon May 16, 2011
   
Hire consultant (if needed)
Tue May 17, 2011
   
Locate & book reception venue
Wed May 18, 2011
  Varies with city - May need earlier booking. 
Select and buy engagement ring
Thu May 19, 2011
   
Locate & book wedding venue
Fri May 20, 2011
  Varies with city. - May need earlier booking. 
Engagement Party
Sat May 21, 2011
   

9-11 months

Begin guest list - get apx. head count
Wed Jul 20, 2011
   
Select attendants and ushers
Sat Jul 30, 2011
  1 usher per 50 guests 
Hire photographer
Sun Jul 31, 2011
   
Hire videographer
Sun Jul 31, 2011
  Often photographer can arrange 
Hire caterer
Tue Aug 2, 2011
   
Book organist and wedding soloists
Sat Aug 6, 2011
   
Book musicians
Fri Aug 26, 2011
   

6-8 months

Register for gifts
Tue Oct 25, 2011
  Do before pre-wedding showers or parties 
Visit clergymember or JP with fiance
Wed Oct 26, 2011
   
Pre-marital counseling: priest, minister, rabbi
Tue Nov 15, 2011
   
Select attendants' dresses and accessories
Tue Nov 29, 2011
   
Purchase wedding dress
Tue Nov 29, 2011
   
Update passports, visas, inoculations, etc.
Tue Dec 13, 2011
   
Discuss rehearsal dinner with fiance
Wed Dec 14, 2011
   
Complete honeymoon plans with fiance
Thu Dec 15, 2011
   
Book portrait photographer
Fri Dec 16, 2011
   
Book transportation for wedding party
Sat Dec 17, 2011
   
Book calligrapher
Sun Dec 18, 2011
   
Pick bridal accessories, veil, shoes, etc.
Mon Dec 19, 2011
   
Consider tents, lights, heaters for outside sites
Mon Jan 16, 2012
  Remember gift, cake tables too 

4-5 months

Reserve rental equipment for ceremony & reception
Tue Jan 17, 2012
   
Consult w/ travel agent about honeymoon
Tue Jan 17, 2012
   
Order invitations & announcements
Wed Jan 18, 2012
  Thank you cards 
Schedule fittings for bridal attire
Fri Jan 27, 2012
  Depends on delivery dates of attire. 
Select baker & sample cakes
Mon Feb 6, 2012
   
Reserve wedding night accommodations
Sat Feb 11, 2012
  May be included in reception package 
Arrange for Flowers
Thu Feb 16, 2012
   
Select ceremony music
Thu Feb 16, 2012
   
Select menu with caterer
Mon Feb 20, 2012
   
Plan reception, decorations, theme, etc.
Tue Feb 21, 2012
   
Tuxedo rentals & fittings for groom & groomsmen
Thu Mar 8, 2012
  Or coordinate suits to be worn 
Mothers select their dresses
Sat Mar 10, 2012
   
Arrange for speakers at reception
Sat Mar 10, 2012
   
Take dance lessons if desired
Mon Mar 12, 2012
   
Make appointment with hairstylist (bride)
Tue Mar 13, 2012
   
Plan liquor needs if caterer doesn't do it
Tue Mar 13, 2012
  May need liquor license 
Arrange for out-of-town guest needs
Thu Mar 15, 2012
  Look for special wedding block room rates 
Arrange for welcome gifts in rooms of travelers
Fri Mar 16, 2012
   
Finalize ceremony with officiant
Sat Mar 17, 2012
   
Check state requirements for blood tests
Sat Mar 17, 2012
   

2-3 months

Do maps and directions for out-of-town guests
Sun Mar 18, 2012
  Include with invitations 
Order wedding rings & engraving
Sun Mar 18, 2012
   
Work out traffic and parking issues
Mon Mar 19, 2012
  May be taken care of depending on venues 
Order wedding cake
Mon Mar 19, 2012
   
Finalize guest list - compile addresses
Mon Mar 19, 2012
   
Send out of town guests hotel and city info.
Tue Mar 20, 2012
  Give them a jump on travel plans 
Arrange rehearsal dinner
Sun Mar 25, 2012
   
Address invitations
Fri Mar 30, 2012
   
Have portrait taken
Sun Apr 8, 2012
   
Plan recording and displaying of wedding gifts
Sat Apr 14, 2012
   
Get the marriage license
Tue Apr 17, 2012
   
Mail invitations
Sun Apr 22, 2012
   
Record gifts & send thank you's as received
Wed Apr 25, 2012
  Same for showers & other wedding related parties 
Choose gifts for attendants and ushers
Fri Apr 27, 2012
   
Give bridesmaids guest list for showers
Sat Apr 28, 2012
  Or list to those hosting showers 
Send announcement to newspapers
Sun Apr 29, 2012
   
Plan bridesmaids' party
Tue May 1, 2012
   
Order reception favors
Wed May 2, 2012
   
Pick up wedding rings
Thu May 3, 2012
   
Discuss and write wedding vows
Mon May 7, 2012
  Write your own vows to replace standards 
Buy accessories, ring pillow, goblets, candles etc
Mon May 7, 2012
  Don't forget cake knife and server 
Purchase Wedding Oil Painting Portrait
Sat May 12, 2012
  Have your photo made into an oil painting 
Make list of photos you want taken (see Advice)
Sat May 12, 2012
   
Buy going-away outfit
Mon May 14, 2012
   
Give song list to musicians of do's and don'ts
Tue May 15, 2012
   

4-5 weeks

Make sure homeowner's insurance covers ring/gifts
Wed May 16, 2012
  Also may want to check on life insurance policies 
Do name change paperwork, licence, banks, ss#, etc
Wed May 16, 2012
   
Confirm details with florist
Thu May 17, 2012
  bouquets, boutonniere's, bothers'/fathers' corsage 
Final dress, headpiece & all clothing fitting
Thu May 17, 2012
   
Check & change insurance policies
Fri May 18, 2012
  Household, life,car, etc. 
Hairstyle, makeup, headpiece trial run
Sat May 19, 2012
   
Design and print ceremony program
Wed May 23, 2012
   

3 weeks

Arrange for dress cleaning & flower preservation
Sun May 27, 2012
   
Address wedding announcements
Sun May 27, 2012
  Mail after wedding 
Arrange for day of wedding errand runner
Mon May 28, 2012
  Friend or hired hand for last minute details 
Break in bridal shoes - wear around house
Fri Jun 1, 2012
  Don't want sore feet... 
Try on wedding bands for fit
Fri Jun 1, 2012
  Just in case... 

1-2 weeks

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

Day Before

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

Day Of

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

After the wedding

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