The day of your wedding is a special day. There are many things to consider, so start planning well in advance. To ease stress before and during the ceremony, follow this step-by-step checklist: 

 

10-12 Months Before

Create a planning notebook with a calendar.

Create a guest list.

Visit and reserve a location and venue.

Solicit a pastor, magistrate or officiate for the ceremony.

Create a budget.

Host an announcement party for family and friends.

Consider hiring a wedding planner.

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6-10 Months Before

Research and choose a caterer, florist, bakery, DJ, and photographer for your ceremony. Discuss your plans and make sure they can meet your needs. Be sure to get everything in writing, including signed contracts.

Choose a song list.

Start planning your ceremony day itinerary.

Plan your wedding attire and inform your wedding party.

Book your honeymoon location.

Start drafting your vows.

Start building your gift registry.

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4-6 Months Before

Purchase your commitment or wedding rings.

Finalize the ceremony day itinerary.

Finalize the venue, floral choices, the DJ and other entertainment, the baker, photographer, etc.

Schedule tuxedo fittings

Send out invitations.

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2-4 Months Before

Confirm honeymoon travel plans.

Finalize vows.

Book the rehearsal time and rehearsal dinner.

Apply for civil union, domestic partnership or marriage licenses.

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2-8 Weeks Before

Arrange seating for the wedding reception.

Confirm guest list and rsvp's.

Finalize guest count with vendors.

Confirm delivery of cake, floral arrangements, DJ, etc.

Go over ceremony day itinerary with photographer.

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1-2 Weeks Before

Perform final fitting for wedding attire.

Rehearse and memorize vows.

Finalize and confirm limousine or driver.

Review ceremony day itinerary.

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1 Day Before

Make payment to the DJ or musicians.

Make payment to the pastor, magistrate or officiate.

Attend the ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

Make last minute adjustments.

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Ceremony Day

Delegate any additional logistical or payment details to family or friends.

Relax and enjoy the ceremony!