What's A Girl To Do???

The Bride's Checklist

12 Months Before the wedding

1. Bookmark this site for easy future reference.
2. Select a wedding consultant to help you avoid wasting time or money.
3. Confirm ceremony date, time, and site with officiant.
4. Set a preliminary budget.
5. Select attendants.
6. Reserve the reception site.
7. Select and book caterers, photographers, videographers, florists, musicians, and other service providers.
8. Begin compiling guest list.
9. Select wedding dress, headpiece, and bridesmaid's dresses.
10. Start thinking about your honeymoon.

9 Months Before

1. Attend premarital classes.
2. Choose and order your dress accessories.
3. Register for china, gifts, etc.
4. Shop for a new home.

6 Months Before

1. Place deposits and sign contracts for wedding services.
2. Choose bridesmaid's dresses and accessories.
3. Choose flower girl's dress.
4. Make sure your visas and passports are up to date, if you're traveling.
5. Complete honeymoon plans with groom.
6. Discuss rehersal dinner with groom.

4 Months Before

1. Verify that the wedding gown, bridesmaid's dresses, and flower girl dress have been ordered.
2. Make sure addresses for guest list are up to date.
3. Order invitations, announcements, and any other personal stationary.
4. Choose and order formal wear for groom and attendants.
5. Make sure all out-of-town male attendants have submitted their measurements to your formal wear provider.
6. Verify that both mothers have selected and ordered either dresses.
7. Investigate requirements for medical test and other records for your marriage license.
8. Design a map to direct guests to the ceremony and reception sites.
9. Complete registering.
10. Shop for trousseau.