Wedding Planning Timeline

Three Months Before the Wedding  

Pick out your wedding bands: It takes time for the bride and groom to get their rings sized to their fingers, since most places will need to ship your rings to another location for this process. You also need plenty of time to find and agree on the ring style you both like. 

Send out invitations: Give your guests plenty of time to mark your wedding day on their calendar. Sending out invitations early also helps you with caterer planning and seating arrangements at the reception. 

Visit the doctor: This is a good time to get blood tests drawn, if required by your state. Also alert your doctor to where you will be taking your honeymoon, in case immunizations are needed prior to traveling. 

Other Three-Month "To-Do" List Items: 

·          Select tuxedos for ushers. 

·         Purchase imprinted napkins, centerpieces, and take-home favors. 

·         Arrange transportation services, such as a limo to the church and reception. 

·         Purchase bridal party gifts. 

Two Months Before the Wedding 

Choose wedding flowers: Give your florist plenty of time to get your wedding bouquet made, as well as boutonnieres for the ushers. 

Book a place for rehearsal dinner: This is a good time to make sure that you have a place booked for the rehearsal dinner. Have an accurate count of guests so you are sure to have enough room reserved for a large amount of people, if applicable. 

Make hotel arrangements for out-of-town guests: Make sure friends and relatives have a place to stay, if traveling from out of town. Some hotels offer discounted rates, if you can give them an exact count of people staying overnight. 

One Month Before the Wedding 

·         Apply for a marriage license. Don't overlook this very important detail. 

·         Have your final gown fitting. 

·         Have wedding programs printed up. 

·         Book your hair salon appointment for the day of your wedding. 

Two Weeks Before the Wedding 

·         Start the process of having your name changed on your driver's license, social security card, etc. 

·         Finalize reception details and seating arrangements. 

One Week Before the Wedding 

·         Finalize all of your honeymoon arrangements, including getting a passport (if needed), confirm lodging, and pack for the honeymoon. 

·         Make sure you and the groom have a going-away outfit to change into after the reception. 

One Your Wedding Day 

·         Remember to eat something, even if you are a bundle of nerves. 

·         Get your hair done at the salon, if applicable. 

·         Try to relax and remember as many details about your day as possible. It will fly by like a whirlwind. 

·         Take candid pictures before the ceremony for great memories.

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