Do your research
(10+ months)

♥ Think about the style of wedding you want

♥ Think about destinations that are in line with the style you choose

♥ Think about your honeymoon (do you want to stay where you said "I-do," travel someplace nearby, or fly somewhere far away)

♥ Figure out your budget

♥ Consider what size wedding you want

♥ Select destination and look at locations

♥ Research wedding planners

♥ Choose your timing

♥ Start dress shopping

Start Making Decisions
(8-10 months)

♥ Invite your bridal party

♥ Book wedding location

♥ Reserve rooms for your guests

♥ Create a wedding website

♥ Organize the guest lists

♥ Plan your scouting trip(s)

♥ Begin selecting your vendors

♥ Book caterer if needed

♥ Book entertainment if needed

♥ Book photographer

♥ Book videographer if needed

Focus on fun Stuff
(6-8 months)

♥ Send out save the dates

♥ Book wedding travel

♥ Book florist

♥ Register for gifts

♥ Choose officiate

♥ Order your gown

♥ Pick bridesmaid dresses

♥ Book honeymoon

Finalize details
(3-6 months)

♥ Find cake provider

♥ Pick out invitations

♥ Plan grooms attire

♥ Confirm local marriage requirements

♥ Get papers in order

♥ Shop for wedding rings

Invite everyone
(2 to 4 months)

♥ Mail invitations

♥ Think about wedding day hair

♥ Book hairstylist/makeup appointment

♥ Record Final RSVPs

♥ Make and or buy favors

♥ Shop for gifts

♥ Finalize out of town bags

♥ Finalize Little Details (3-6 weeks)

♥ Arrange other wedding events & activities

♥ Pre-wedding info packet

♥ Finalize ceremony

♥ Make a list of details you need to attend to

The countdown begins
(2 weeks)

♥ Get hitched if not doing legally in destination

♥ Confirm all travel reservations

♥ Organize wedding insurance papers

♥ Ship any wedding gear ahead (be sure to check with your planner if customs will cause any issues)

♥ Get gifts ready

♥ Finalize head count

♥ Pick up rings

♥ Call hotel(s) and confirm that everything is ready

♥ Update wedding website

♥ Print programs or needed information

Ready to go
(1 week)

♥ Pack

♥ Finalize photo schedule

♥ Confirm final vendor meetings

♥ Pack up gifts and favors

♥ Update transportation providers

♥ Pick up your dress

♥ Have final beauty treatments

♥ Finalize seating plan

♥ Assemble wedding day emergency kit

♥ Confirm guest reservations (if you are providing their accomodations)

The day before you depart
( 3-4 days before wedding)

♥ Touch base with point person (wedding planner or hotel coordinator)

♥ Be in touch with wedding party

♥ Pick up tuxes

♥ Call airline

♥ Finish packing

♥ Get cash

♥ Create reception rundown

Upon arrival
(2-3 days before wedding)

♥ Meet with wedding coordinator

♥ Inform bridal party of times and places

♥ Check in with hotel key players

♥ Have final tasting with caterer

♥ Touch base with officiate if possible

♥ Finalize any loose party plans

♥ Have hair and makeup trial (if this was not done during scouting trip)

♥ Get dresses steamed

♥ Have family dinner

♥ Organize final payments

Day Before
(1 day before wedding)

♥ Have bride and groom pre-wedding breakfast

♥ Throw attendant outing

♥ Do a walk - through

♥ Get manicure, pedicure, massage, etc

♥ Greet and enjoy your guests

♥ Apply sunscreen, a burnt bride is not cute!!!!!!

♥ Wrap up details at rehearsal

♥ Sign any final paperwork

♥ Relay information

♥ Go to bed early, tomorrow's your big day!