Let us begin. These critical details for brides and grooms to plan:
One Year to Wedding Day: Bride and groom must discuss budget and add at least 5% to the amount for extras that may come up. Talk about what financial contribution each family can help out with. Determine your ideal location and the size of your wedding party. Budget and timing will help determine if you need help from a wedding planner or wedding consultant. Agree on a date for your wedding. Choose a few places to have your wedding reception and begin to contact them with your chosen date.
Nine-Ten Months: It's time to pick out your wedding dress. Choose the photographer, band or dj, florist and whether you'd like it catered or buffet style. Contact your clergy or Rabbi or Justice of the Peace who will officiate at your wedding ceremony.
Six-Eight Months: Pick out bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses. Decide on florist and choose arrangements. Pick your music selection, book your honeymoon, obtain passport or visa for travel needs. Send out save the date cards to out of town'ers.
Four-Five Months: Pick up your wedding invitations. Choose if you will rent tuxedos for the groom and ushers. Shop for your wedding rings. Go to bakery and decide on your wedding cake.
Three Months out: Finalize invitations. Get help in planning out rehearsal dinner reservations. You can delegate to your friends and family.
Two Months out: Mail invitations. Write vows. Buy gifts for wedding party. Schedule a makeover and hairstyle for your wedding day.
One Month: Make sure all contracted vendors are finalized and confirmations are obtained. Apply for your marriage license. Choose your seating chart for wedding guests.
Two-Three Days: Go to a day spa for a facial. Start packing for your honeymoon.
One day: Go to lunch with close friend or family and pat yourself on the back for staying organized.
