3-6 Months
- Book block of rooms at hotel near reception and ceremony location.
- Finalize guest list. Begin to compile a list of all full names and addresses.
- Send "save-the-date" notices to out-of-town guests.
- Shop for veil, shoes and jewelry for you and your bridesmaids.
- Shop for guest favors.
- Shop for wedding party gifts. (Don't forget your parents!)
- Select bakery and order wedding cake. (Be sure to have done tastings with several bakeries.)
- Schedule rehearsal with ceremony location. Reserve rehearsal dinner location.