• Officially announce your engagement and intentions to everyone concerned.  You can do this informally or with an engagement party if you wish.
• Talk together and make a decision on the style and type of wedding which you both would appreciate.
• Organise and set your budget.
• Decide on the date and time.
• Start to compile your guest list.
• Book an official person to conduct the ceremony.
• Secure your venues for the ceremony and reception
• Choose and decide on the people who will stand up with you i.e. bridesmaids, best man etc.
• Consider and meet with people who will record the ceremony for you i.e. photographers and start to see what is available early.
• Select various caterers for consideration and ask if you can sample their work.
• Select various florists for consideration and see their work
• Start to decide on various entertainment options and availability and see if you can audition them.

• Decide on a style and order your wedding gown.
• Make a choice and purchase all accessories to compliment the gown.
• Secure the bridesmaids apparel.
• Book entertainment, florists, photographers or videographers, caterers, music, etc.
• Finish your guest list.
• Consider your honeymoon plans.
• Reserve event rentals (if needed).
• Consider your invitations and the style you wish to present them.
• Start to select a cake.
• Consider wedding favours.

• Make a final choice and book your wedding cake
• Make a final choice and order your wedding invitations.
• Arrange for possible accommodation which may be necessary for visiting guests.
• Select flower girl apparel.
• Select and book your transportation for the day.
• Purchase your wedding favours.
• Make a final decision on your menu with you final choice of caterer.
• The groom should now start looking for his apparel.
• Buy undergarments to coincide with your dress fitting.
• Decide on and book your honeymoon.

• Buy your wedding rings.
• Give your photographer or videographer any instructions which you would like them to include.
• Finalise all groom’s and other gents apparel
• Finalise any gifts for within the wedding party.
• Schedule gown fittings.
• Secure appointments for bridal beauty.
• Decide and arrange, if having a bridal shower.
• Start to create a ceremony program.
• Start to mail wedding invitations.
• Secure all groom's accessories.

• Secure your marriage license.
• Last gown fitting.
• Secure any beverages which are not provided by the caterer.
• Write speeches.
• Arrange for a guest book and stationary.
• Experiment with your chosen hair and make-up.
• Have your bridal shower.
• Confirm parking arrangements for the various venues.
• Send thank-you notes.
• Confirm the music.
• Select and purchase the programs.

• Collect wedding gown.
• Collect wedding rings.
• Authenticate head count with your caterer.
• Validate entertainment selection.
• Validate seating plan.
• Organise your receiving line.
• Plan your wedding day schedule.
• Pick up the grooms apparel (if purchased).

• Decorate the venues.
• Place the guest book, favours and other at the reception location.
• Have a manicure and pedicure.
• Pick up the grooms apparel (if rented).
• Deliver gifts to the wedding party.
• Rehearse the ceremony with the officiator.
• Enjoy the rehearsal dinner.
• Try to relax.