Wedding Deadlines
2017
12 Months Before Wedding
- Announcement of engagement to family & friends
- Set wedding date
- Choose style of wedding you would like
- Decide approximate number of guests
- Set wedding budget
- Start looking for ceremony location
- Start looking for reception location
9-11 Months Before the Wedding
- Confirm ceremony location and pay deposit
- Confirm reception venue and pay deposit
- Choose wedding gown
- Book photographer
- Book videographer
- Choose bridal party
- Find a wedding planner
6-8 Months Before Wedding
- Choose and Book Entertainment
- Order Bridesmaids dresses
- Choose outfits for Groom and Groomsmen
- Meet with florist to choose wedding flowers
- Choose wedding cake
- Find accommodations for out-of-towners
- Send out 'save the date' cards if needed
- Start thinking of honeymoon destinations
4-5 Months Before Wedding
- Finalize Reception Details
- Book Wedding Night Accommodations
- Order Stationeries
- Choose and order wedding rings
- Book hairdresser
- Book makeup artist
- Book transportation
2-3 Months Before Wedding
- Send out invitations
- Purchase party favours
- Ask guests to do readings and speeches
- Finalize details with entertainment
- Purchase anything required for honey moon
- Finalize wedding timetable
- Confirm fittings and delivery date of Bride's dress