Wedding Advice, Budget, Checklist, Protocols | Bridal Spectacular

One Year to Six Months Before

Announce engagement. Order Wedding Rings

Meet with both parents to discuss type of wedding

Consider hiring a bridal consultant

Plan wedding budget

Buy a memory album

Choose wedding & reception sites

If having a church wedding, meet with clergy

Choose attendants

Shop for the bride's dress and order it early!

Plan color scheme and shop for bridesmaid dresses. Order them as soon as
possible - no later than 4 months prior to the wedding

Consult travel agent about honeymoon plans

Begin guest list

Order Invitations

Select and book your photographer, videographer, and entertainment

Three to Four Months Before

Complete your guest list

Invite out-of-town guests early!

Address invitations as soon as they arrive or hire a Calligrapher and do it with style!

If you have not already done so, order your bridesmaid dresses now! Confirm your wedding dress order too!

Order Groom's, Groomsmen and Dad's Tuxedos

Book your caterer

Shop for your wedding cake

Choose your florist

Pick out and order your ice carvings

Plan ceremony & reception details with musicians and/or other entertainment

Arrange for wedding transportation

Complete your honeymoon plans

One to Two Months Before

Buy wedding gifts for each other

Mail wedding invitations

Plan rehearsal & rehearsal dinner

Pick up wedding rings

Have a final fitting of gown & bridesmaid dresses

Have studio wedding portraits taken

Contact newspaper regarding wedding announcement

Arrange for hotels for out-of-town guests

Send thank you notes for early gifts

Purchase gifts for attendants

Last Two Weeks

Pick up marriage license

Send announcement to newspaper

Have your hair done by hairstylist like you plan to wear it on your wedding day. Bring your veil with you!

Meet with a make up consultant for beauty tips.

Check on honeymoon reservations

Buy travelers checks

Address your wedding announcements, have someone mail them for you on your Wedding day

Confirm final details with florist, entertainment, rental services, caterers, photographers, reception site, etc.

Pay all balances due at this time

The Last 48 Hours!

Pick up the tuxedos from the tux shop

Time to start relaxing. Try to stay calm, all your careful planning will pay off!

Rehearsal dinner - give attendants their gifts!

Congratulations....you made it!! Remember, this is the beginning of the rest of your life together, if things go wrong at the wedding, don't let it ruin your special day!

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Wedding Checklist: 50 things NOT to forget!

One Year to Six Months Before

Three to Four Months Before

One to Two Months Before

Last Two Weeks

The Last 48 Hours!

Wedding Checklist:
50 things NOT to forget!