9-12 Months Ahead

Decide the Type of Wedding
(formal, informal), 

Choose a Date & Time
Plan to have a backup date 
or dates for your wedding.

Discuss Your 
Wedding Budget
Get an idea of what you have to spend and who will pay for what.  The old standards of who pays what don't always apply.  But keep in mind, you'll need some budget estimates in mind when choosing your reception location.
 
Reserve the Wedding 
& Reception Locations
Wedding Planning Tips to 
make your day a success.


Announce Your 
Wedding Engagement
Have photos taken for your
engagement announcement 
in the local paper.

6 Months Ahead

Make Arrangements 
with the Wedding Officiator.  
Be sure to do this early.  You may need to attend pre-marriage counseling with your officiator, depending on your religious faith. 

Decide the Color Scheme 
of Your Wedding

Choose Your Bridal Party
Decide on the size of the bridal party, and remember, the bridal party does not have to include every member of your extended family. Probably EVERY BRIDE feels they'll hurt someone's feelings by not including them in the bridal party, but use your best judgement in drawing the line...it will all work out!

Choose & Order Your 
Wedding Gown, Veil & Accessories
Get ideas of what style gown you like from Bridal Magazines but be sure to try on a few styles you might not select.  You may find something you like even better with the help of a Bridal Store professional.  Not all styles look good on a small or petite bride, even though they look great on that model in the magazine. 

Order Your Bridesmaids 
Dresses & Accessories
Think about the members of your wedding party when planning the style of dress.  While this is your day to shine, a strapless dress falling off a petite member of your bridal party could be all anyone
remembers. 

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