The Bride's Checklist

12 MONTHS BEFORE:

	Talk with fiancée, all parents, about budget, style - from colors to cake.
	Select attendants.
	Decide on wedding and reception sites and make reservations.
	Hire Consultant, caterer, photographer, videographer, florist, musicians, etc.

9 MONTHS BEFORE:

	Shop for dress, accessories.
	Register for china, linens, etc: take fiancée with you.

6 MONTHS BEFORE:

	With fiancée, meet with clergy member, judge to discuss ceremony.
	Begin guest list: have fiancée do his.
	Choose flowers with florist. Book calligrapher.
	Order invitations and announcements; begin addressing them as soon as they arrive.
	Talk about honeymoon plans with fiancée.
	Shop for attendants' dresses.
	Discuss rehearsal dinner with fiancée.

4 MONTHS BEFORE:

	Finish guest list, get fiancée's list. Shop for trousseau.
	Be sure wedding rings are ordered.
	Give request list to photographer, videographer, musicians.
	Have portrait taken.
	Confirm delivery date on your dress.
	Make appointment with gynecologist.
	Make appointment with hairdresser.
	Plan lodging for out-of-town guests

4-6 WEEKS BEFORE:

	Mail your invitations.
	Buy fiancée's wedding gift.
	Buy gifts for your attendants.
	Pick up dress and headpiece.
	Plan your bridesmaids' party.
	Write thank-you notes for gifts.
	Send wedding announcement to your newspapers.

	Pack: get going-away outfit ready.
	Purchase traveler's checks.
	Give final guest count to caterer.
	Give and/or attend bridesmaids' party.
	Check final details with florist, etc.
	Arrange to move belongings to new home.
	Keep up with thank you notes.
	Remind attendants of rehearsal dinner details: give them gifts that night.