9+ Months Prior
[] Start a wedding binder where you can organize all the inspirational pictures of what you’re looking for to include in your perfect wedding
[] Set your budget by determining how much money you have to spend based on how much you and your family have to contribute
[] Establish who is in your wedding party, as they can help with the wedding planning and preparation
[] Create the guest list to get a head count of how big of a wedding you’re throwing
[] If you’re looking to save a lot of headaches, hire a wedding planner
[] Set the wedding date
[] Reserve the venue and reception site
[] Book your officiant
[] Start planning for your honeymoon
6 Months Prior
[] Hire a photographer / videographer
[] Establish the wedding decor
[] Book the entertainment
[] Research and hire a caterer
[] Find and purchase a dress
[] Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
[] Book your honeymoon
[] Purchase the invitations
[] Purchase the bridesmaid dresses
[] Book a florist
[] Book wedding transportation (i.e. limos, minibuses, town cars)
[] Create your wedding day timeline (Your wedding day concierge can help with this)
[] Send out save-the-date cards
3 Months Prior
[] Send out your wedding invitations with the RSVP date set out to 3 weeks after the postmark date
[] Book the rehearsal dinner
[] Order the cake
[] Purchase your wedding shoes and assure your dress fits
[] Schedule your hair and make-up
[] Choose your music
[] Find the groom’s tux and groomsmen attire
[] Finalize the food and flowers now, as they’re both affected by the season
[] Order wedding favors
[] Establish who you would like to give a toast
[] Determine your readings
[] Purchase the ring
[] Print the menu cards and programs
[] Send your event schedule to your vendors
[] Sign up for wedding dance lessons (i.e. with The Ballroom at Villa Incanta)
1 Month Prior
[] Follow up with your vendors to make sure all are on the same page
[] If you’re planning to submit a newspaper wedding announcement, do it now
[] Gather your RSVPs
[] Get your marriage license
[] Set up the bar
[] Confirm times with all vendors
[] Assign seating
[] Purchase wedding party gifts
1 Week Prior
[] Follow up with all wedding vendors and confirm their arrival times
[] Assure wedding decorations are up
[] Delegate wedding day tasks (i.e. Pick someone to carry your things, bustle your dress, in charge of gifts, be the to-go person for the vendors) *This is another point where a planner will come in handy
[] Pick up your fitted dress
[] Send out the guest list to your caterer and venue
[] Break in that wedding shoe
[] Prepare place cards
[] Pack for honeymoon
1 Day Prior
[] Prepare payment envelopes for vendors
[] Hand out assignments
[] Get a manicure, pedicure
