Wedding countdown checklist for bride and groom.

Wedding countdown checklist for bride and groom.

12 months before

1. Decide on the wedding date.
2. Choose the kind of wedding you want.
3. Go over the budget.
4. Pick the ceremony site and visit the officiating priest.
5. Work on guest list.
6. Visit reception site and make reservation for the one you like.

6-9 months before

1. Interview wedding planner (if you’ll be using one)
2. Select wedding entourage.
3. Choose caterer.
4. Choose photographer/videographer.
5. Hire florist.
6. Book musicians, an emcee, singer and entertainers.

4-6 months before

1. Order wedding invitations and thank you cards.
2. Have wedding gown made or buy one readymade.
3. Order coat or suit for groom, groomsmen and sponsors or buy them readymade.
4. Shop for cake.
5. Scout for accommodations for out-of-towners guest.
6. Meet caterer or banquet manager.
7. Complete guest list.
8. Check documents to support your application for a marriage.

2-4 months before

1. Call/visit civil registrar’s office to find out about requirements for marriage license.
2. Make honeymoon reservations.
3. Pick ceremony music.
4. Pick reception music.
5. Order wedding cake.
6. Buy wedding favors for attendants. Visit trulyweddingfavors.com.
7. Shop for wedding rings.
8. Complete honeymoon plans.

4-8 weeks before

1. Enroll in bridal gift registry.
2. Mail invitations 8 weeks ahead of the date.
3. Do a hair and makeup dry run.

1 week before:

1. Attend the wedding rehearsal.
2. Attend bridal shower.
3. Get a manicure, pedicure, facial massage or other beauty treatments of your choice.
4. Pack for the honeymoon.

The day before

1. Call and greet out-of-town guests.
2. Go to the gym, take a long walk or do some stress-reducing activity.
3. Get some quiet time alone. There will be a different you tomorrow and you need to make a conscious effort to confer with the old you from hereon.