

Final guestlist Write down the finalized guestlist for the ceremony and the reception.Licence Verify the requirements for a marriage licence in your state or country.Mothers Buy or reserve both mothers' outfit, leaving time for modifications if required.You can save money by putting them together yourself. Wedding favours Plan your wedding favour and order its components.Stationery Go to a designer and order your invitations and other stationery.Transport Reserve your transportation to the ceremony with a limousine or car company.Music for the ceremony If you will have a singer or musicians at the ceremony, book them now.Menu Meet with your caterer and plan the menu for the reception.Honeymoon If going on a honeymoon, book it now with your travel agency or an online provider.Out-of-town guests If any of your guests plan to stay at a hotel, book it now, especially if your wedding happens during tourist season.Entertainment Book your entertainer, whether it is a DJ or a live band.Rentals If you need to rent any specific equipment, do so well ahead.Cake Order a cake from your favourite bakery.Build up a basic bouquet with the colors you chose. Flowers Book the date with your florist.Order the linens and chair covers, if any. Decor Choose your colors and meet with a decorator you like.Catering Choose your caterer and reserve the date with them.Photo/videographer Look at portfolios of photographers and choose one whose style you like.Dress Order your wedding dress and the bridesmaid's dresses online or at your local wedding dress store.

Gift register If going for gifts, book your gift list with your favourite store and let your guests know.Contributions and gifts You can go the traditional way and let guests bring gifts, or ask them for a financial contribution towards the reception in its place.Rings Look at online catalogues or go shopping for your rings.Guest list Write down an initial guestlist according to the reception size.Size Decide if you want a big party or an intimate reception.Minister Choose an officiant for your wedding and reserve the date.Reception Reserve the location for the reception.Budget Look at your finances and consider what kind of financial help you will get from your and your partner's parents, if any.Engagement Decide if you want to have an official engagement party.Time of day An evening wedding does not require the same kind of planning as an afternoon one.Be ready to be flexible to accommodate the space and the minister. Date You need to choose the date, or at the very least the month of your wedding.
