Bridal Time Line

SIXTEEN TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING 

* Determine your budget and division of expenses
* Determine type of wedding (formal or information) and choose a date
* Visit the clergy and review synagogue/church requirements
* Determine size of the guest list
* Find a reception location and make reservations early
* Select a wedding consultant
* Select Wedding Gown

NINE TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Choose your attendants
* Choose a color theme
* Choose attendant’s dresses
* Book your caterer
* Book your photographer
* Book your videographer
* Select florist

* Make transportation arrangements

* Plan ceremony and reception music
* Compile names and addresses for guest list

 
SIX TO FOUR MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Order invitations and party favors

* Shop for bridal party tuxedos
* Finalize arrangement for the church and ceremony
* Plan honeymoon; visit travel agencies, make reservations
* Put together ideas for bridal registry
* Plan wedding decorations

THREE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Choose gifts for attendants, parents, helpers
* Buy wedding rings
* Order the wedding cake
* Buy cake knife, toasting glasses, guest book & garter

* Confirm details with all participants and inform them of any changes
* Pack for honeymoon
* Make sure you have all wedding attire, rings & marriage license
* Have rehearsal and dinner
* Have nails done
* Give final guest count to reception facility or caterer

TWO MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
* Make plans & reservations for wedding rehearsal & dinner
* Reserve rooms for out-of-town guests
* Address invitations/announcements
 

Note: Invitations should be sent 4-6 weeks prior to wedding; announcements after wedding

ONE MONTH BEFORE WEDDING
* Finalize details of every aspect of your wedding
* Confirm honeymoon reservations
* Have final fittings for you and your attendant’s dresses
* Get marriage license
* Ask a friend or relative to take charge of guest book at reception
* Pick up wedding rings
* Purchase gift for fiancé (not mandatory!)

TWO WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING
* Complete your trousseau
* Prepare wedding announcement to send to newspapers
* Contact guests who have not responded 

*Pick up your gown, attendants’ dresses & accessories

ONE WEEK BEFORE WEDDING
 

THREE/FOUR DAYS BEFORE WEDDING

WEDDING DAY
* Bring emergency bridal kit with you

* Have hair & make-up done
* Take marriage license and rings to ceremony site
* Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is to begin
* Mail wedding announcements