9 TO 12 MONTHS

• Announce Engagement
• Select Wedding Date
• Hire a wedding planner and event coordinator, or research vendors
• Determine the type of wedding: location, theme, # of guests, formality, time of day
• Determine the budget and how expenses will be shared
• Buy a binder to keep track of appointments & events
• Develop a record-keeping system for payments
• Create an approximate number of the guest list
• Decide if you will be inviting children or not
• Select and reserve the ceremony site
• Select and book CineCrown for wedding Photography & Filmmaking
• Select and book the reception venue location
• Select and order bridal gown
• Determine wedding THEME – choose colors, shapes, elements, periods, concept
• If the ceremony or reception is at a home, arrange for home improvements
• Obtain passports, visas, birth certificates, and any documents needed for travel and/or marriage licenses. Make sure to register.

6 TO 9 MONTHS

• Select and book a caterer, if needed
• Select and book Officiant (Minister, Priest, Rabbi, other)
• Select the wedding party
• Give the wedding party a list of their responsibilities
• Select and buy attire for bridesmaids and flower girl
• Select and buy attire for the mothers of the bride & groom
• Select and book ceremony musicians – flute, guitar, harp, or violin
• Select and book a live band or DJ for the reception
• Select and book a florist
• Register for your wedding gifts (this can be done sooner)
• Set a date for your engagement shoot with CineCrown

4 to 6 MONTHS

• Schedule fittings for custom-made bridesmaids gowns
• Arrange marriage prep courses, if necessary
• Reserve linen and other party rental items
• Select and book decorator or wedding design – ask Martin Vo for more ideas
• Finalize an A & B list of guests
• Select and order invitations and other wedding stationery
• Set date, time, and location for rehearsal dinner
• Select and book a honeymoon night suite
• Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests
• Start planning your honeymoon
• Shop for your wedding gifts for each other
• Shop for your wedding gifts for your wedding party
• Shop for your wedding gifts for your parents
• Buy shoes, lingerie, and accessories for the bride & bridesmaids
• Select and order wedding bands

2 TO 4 MONTHS

• Take engagement pictures with CineCrown Photography
• Select and order the wedding cake
• Order party favors
• Select and order decorations
• Purchase honeymoon attire & luggage
• Select and book wedding day transportation
• Start addressing your invitations
• Plan activities for out-of-town guests (optional)
• Go to trials and book wedding day hair & makeup
• Send out your invitations
• Select ceremony readers
• Select ushers to seat your guests
• Select guest book attendant
• Select your MC
• Mail invitations to the shower
• Get a photography permit, if needed

6 TO 8 WEEKS

• Record RSVPs and early wedding gifts
• Record shower gifts and send thank-yous.
• Purchase ceremony and reception accessories: guestbook, toasting glasses, ring pillow, etc.
• Select and reserve groomsmen’s wedding attire
• Mail invitations to rehearsal dinner
• Plan bridesmaid luncheon
• Select something old, new, borrowed, or blue

2 TO 6 WEEKS

• Finalize all food and beverages for the wedding
• Finalize all ceremony details with Officiant
• Write or Select Vows – be creative and follow your theme
• Finalize all rehearsal arrangements
• Finalize all floral arrangements
• Final fittings for yourself and your bridesmaids
• Make a wedding day itinerary and give a copy to your wedding party and vendors
• Finalize all details with all your vendors
• Decide the order of receiving line and head table setting
• Contact guests who haven’t replied
• Pick up wedding rings
• Visit the reception site for the floor plan and create a seating plan
• Give musicians a list of your music selections
• Inform attendants when and where to pick up attire
• Print out seating cards

1 WEEK

• Give the caterer/reception venue the final tally of guests
• Pack for your honeymoon
• Wrap reception favors
• Arrange mail collection while you are on your honeymoon

REHEARSAL DINNER

• Drop all wedding accessories and decor off at ceremony and reception locations
• Make sure you bring all gifts that will be handed out at dinner
• Make sure you have all final payments in envelopes for the wedding day
• Pack an overnight bag for a honeymoon suite
• Make sure the wedding party has their itinerary
• Make sure the gentlemen have the right color socks
• Review VIP seating with ushers at the ceremony location

WEDDING DAY!

• Eat breakfast
• Pack anything remaining on your “To Bring” list in cars
• Make sure the Maid of Honor and Best Man have the rings
• Make sure you have your marriage license, photo permit, and Special
• Occasions Permit if needed
• Put your engagement ring on your right hand
• Remember to take a moment to enjoy the details of the day you planned so long and hard for