Wedding Planner

One year before Wedding

• Discuss the Wedding Budget with both sets of parents
• Choose the date (have a second choice-just in case)
• Arrange to meet the clergy who will perform the ceremony
• Check out and book entertainment and  reception halls.  Start exploring for caterers and florist

Six months before the Wedding

• Book photographer, videographer, cake decorator, and caterer.
• Start assembling guest list - tell your fiancé's family to do the same
• Choose and inform your attendants-order Wedding/Bridesmaid Dresses
• Register for China, Crystal, Linen, Flatware, etc.
• Discuss Honeymoon plans with an experienced travel agent

Four months before the Wedding

• Help select groom's tux
• Complete guest list and order invitations (don't for the guest book)
• Book Honeymoon (passports-shots)
• Shop for wedding bands
• Register for pre-marital classes
• Meet with musicians and select music
• Finalize the wedding cake details
• Finalize the details of your catering and reception menu

Two months before the Wedding

• Book make-up and hair consultation (remind your attendants to do the same)
• Address invitations, RSVP cards-mail (Invitations should arrive six to eight weeks before the wedding.)
• Arrange Limousine or other transportation for the wedding party
• Fitting for wedding gowns-arrange bride maids fittings

One month before the wedding

• Final dress fitting
• Purchase grooms & attendants gifts
• Write and send thank-you notes as gifts are received-keep a detailed list
• Schedule rehearsal dinner and notify attendants
• Confirm details with caterer, florist, photographer, musicians, etc.
• Confirm hairdresser and make-up

Two weeks before the Wedding

• Review transportation arrangements
• Continue thank-you notes

One week before the Wedding

• Check on details with caterer, florist, photographer, musicians, limo, and all other suppliers-confirm time.