Two Have and Two Hold 

Announce your engagement and set date

Determine budget and size of guest list

Hire a wedding coordinator

Decide on the type of wedding (informal/formal)

Determine theme or color scheme

Visit and secure ceremony and reception location

Book a room for the wedding night

Choose and book officiant of ceremony

Consult both families for any appropriate traditions

Contact caterers and bakers for menus and prices

Choose both wedding rings

Shop for your wedding gown

Choose photographer and set date for announcement photograph

Select attendants and ushers

Arrange welcome baskets for out-of-town guests

Get marriage license

Break in wedding shoes

Final fittings for all gowns

Finalize seating for the reception and prepare place cards.

Schedule appointments for hair, makeup, massage,

manicure and pedicure

Assign someone to attend to guest book, hand out corsages and

boutonnieres, flower basket and ring pillow

Appoint a reliable person to transport the cake knife, toasting glasses or

other heirlooms to and from the reception site

Write thank you notes

Confirm delivery of wedding gown and all formal wear

Give final count to caterer

Order invitations, announcements, thank you notes and stationary

Send save the date cards for out of town guests or destination weddings

Buy cake knife, cake top, toasting glasses, garter, unity candle, ring pillow,

flower basket, guest book and pen

Order your wedding gown

Choose a caterer

Choose a florist

Book entertainment

Reserve party rentals and balloon decorations

Discuss honeymoon plans and apply for visas or passports

Order bridesmaids dresses and arrange fittings

Order men’s attire

Book limousine or other transportation services

Begin bridal registry at the stores you have selected

Develop record-keeping system for gifts and thank you notes

Have bridesmaid’s luncheon

Call and confirm the florist, caterer, baker, entertainment, photographer,

transportation and videographer

Pack for honeymoon

Confirm limousine service or other transportation service

Appoint someone to return groom’s tuxedo

Place all final checks and tips in labeled envelopes

Mail wedding invitations (6-8 weeks prior)

Go cake testing and order cake

Select or make party favors

Select gifts for groom and wedding attendants

Meet with entertainer to discuss music during reception

Sign up for dance lessons if your having a first dance

Address and mail wedding invitations

Finalize floral and catering arrangements

Schedule rehearsal and confirm rehearsal dinner plans

Choose hair stylist and discuss hairstyle with headpiece or veil

Buy veil, gloves, shoes, slip and lingerie

Plan Bridesmaid luncheon

Hair and make-up appointment

Don’t forget to bring the marriage license and cash for certified

copies if necessary

Allow 3 hours to dress

Have a great day!