Careful planning and scheduling will enable you to relax and truly 

enjoy every moment of your wedding day. For a large formal wedding, arrangements should begin at least 6-12 months in advance to enable your 

suppliers to provide the best quality and service. Note: we recommend sharing some of the planning duties with your fiancé.

Six to twelve months:

Decide budget ___________________________________________________

Decide type of wedding - formal / informal ____________________________

Choose location of ceremony _______________________________________

Select type of clergy _______________________________________________ Choose attendants ________________________________________________ Select gown, veil & accessories ______________________________________

Select attendants’ gowns. Style # _____________________________________

Compile invitation list. No. Bride ______________ No. Groom ____________

Select reception site ___________________________ Phone _____________

Plan details of reception 

Select men’s formal wear _______________________ Phone _____________

Select photographer ___________________________ Phone _____________

Select videographer ___________________________ Phone _____________

Select florist _________________________________ Phone _____________

Select caterer ________________________________ Phone _____________ Select bridal registry ___________________________ Phone _____________

Select music for ceremony ______________________ Phone _____________

Select music for reception ______________________ Phone _____________

Discuss honeymoon plans _________________________________________ Reserve limousines ____________________________ Phone _____________ Order wedding favors ______________________________________________

Four to six months:

Order invitations, stationery, napkins _______________________________

Finalize honeymoon - Travel Agency _____________ Phone _____________

Shop for trousseau

Find a place to live - New Address ________________________________

Shop for home furnishings

Set appointment for physical exam and update immunizations

Order flowers - Florist –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

                             Phone ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Shop for wedding bands

Send for, or renew, passport if necessary