planning the wedding. Following is a list of planning details easily
handled by the groom.
Six Months
Select formal wear.
Decide division of financial
obligations.
Set Budget.
Set appointment with clergyman.
Prepare your guest list.
Choose your best man and ushers
(one usher per 50 guests).
Plan your honeymoon.
Check passports and visas
Four Months
Buy wedding rings & order
engraving.
Find a new place to live.
Shop for new home furnishings.
Make reservations for honeymoon.
Have a complete physical exam
and update your immunizations.
Set appointments for blood test
(requirements vary from state to state).
Shop for clothing for wedding trip.
Two Months
Set date with your fiance to get
marriage license (state laws vary as
to time of validity).
One Month
Make reservations for rehearsal dinner.
Select your bride’s gift and gifts for
your attendants.
Review legal, medical and church
documents.
Find lodging for out-of-town guests.
Reserve limousine or arrange special
transportation for bridal couple and
wedding party.
Confirm honeymoon details and
reservations.
Two Weeks
Arrange to move your belongings
to new home.
Plan bachelor party or dinner.
Schedule hair-styling appointment.
One Week
Confirm time and place of wedding
rehearsal and rehearsal dinner with
all attendants.
Give final guest count to restaurant.
Pick up wedding rings.
Pick up your formal wear.
Give best man clergyman’s fee in
sealed envelope for delivery.
Pack for honeymoon.
Relax, you’ve been a big help!
