The Plan

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Wedding Parties
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Engagement Party
Bachlorette Party
Bridesmaids' Luncheon
Rehearsal Dinner
Out-of-Town Guests' Brunch
Wedding Coordinator
Stationary
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Invitations
Announcements
Thank You Cards
Reply Cards
Stamps
Maps, Calligraphy, etc.
Bridal Attire
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Wedding Dress
Headpiece/Veil
Shoes
Accessories
Dresses for Other Parties
Undergarments
Hairdresser
Trousseau
Alterations
Photo/Videography
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Formal Portraits
Engagement
Wedding and Reception
Wedding Album
Parents' Albums
Extra Prints
Videography of Wedding
Flowers
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Arrangements & Garlands
Bride's Bouquet
Groom's Boutonniere
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen
Mothers' Corsages
Reception Arrangements
Reception
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Food/Caterer
Drink/Bartender
Wedding Cakes
Rental of Facility
Rentals
Place Cards
Tips
Decorations
Music
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Ceremony
Reception
Transportation
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Limousine/Carriage
Parking
Gifts
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
For Your Groom (optional)
Maid/Matron of Honor
Bridesmaids
For Your Parents (optional)
Your Groom's Ring
Fees
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Church/Location
Officiant/Assistants
Attendants Accessories
Odds and Ends
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Guest Favors
Birdseed or Confetti Packets
Monogrammed Napkins
Hotel Accommodations
Guest Book and Pen
Garter
Honeymoon
What?	How Much?	Who Pays?
Transportation
Accommodations
Fun Money

This checklist will help you in planning the most important day of your life. Feel free to print it out and give copies to those helping to plan your wedding.

6-12 Months

Choose the kind of wedding you will have, date and time.
Discuss the budget, and who will pay for what.
Consider hiring a wedding coordinator.
Make arrangements with the officiator.
Reserve the wedding and reception locations.
Select your wedding dress, veil and accessories.
Choose the bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, and honored roles.
Have a formal black/white photo sitting for announcements.
Send announcements of your engagement to your fiancé's and your local and hometown newspapers.
Meet with the florist, photographer, caterer, videographer, and D.J. or entertainment to discuss budgets and options.
Discuss the guest list with fiancé and families.
Plan reception music.
Contact a rental coordinator for equipment reservations.
Discuss honeymoon and reservations. (Traditionally the groom makes all the honeymoon arrangements.)
Arrange for time off work, if necessary.
Buy a wedding planner and envelopes to store brochures and notes.
Develop record-keeping system for invitations, gifts, and thank-you notes.

4-6 Months

Plan new living arrangements and home furnishings.
Select and register wedding gifts and patterns.
Select color scheme.
Order dress and accessories.
Order bridesmaids' dresses, shoes and accessories.
Contact men's formal wear specialist for men's attire.
Have parents select attire.
Order invitations, announcements, programs, napkins, matchbooks, and personal stationery.
Arrange for physical examinations, dental appointments, etc.

2 Months

Choose and order wedding bands and engraving.
Order wedding and groom's cakes.
Check state/county marriage license requirements.
Plan ceremony, reception, menus, master of ceremonies, music, and timetables.
Plan rehearsal dinner, and bridesmaids' luncheon.
Complete guest list and address invitations.
Make arrangements for lodging for out-of-town guests.
Purchase gifts for attendants and groom.
Plan reception seating, if necessary.