Wedding Planning: 1-3 Months In Advance

Don't forget to check these items off your list before the Big Day!

• Start to notify banks, employers, and other agencies and organizations of name and/or address changes.
• Visit the reception site with the site manager to plan the setup’s lighting, acoustics, and air circulation.
• Choose the linens and place settings. Coordinate the reception decor and the floral centerpiece with the florist, the reception-site manager, and the caterer.
• Have the final fitting of your gown and accessories.
• Have your wedding portrait taken if desired.
• Assemble and mail your wedding invitations six to eight weeks prior to wedding date.
• Mail your wedding announcement write-up to any newspapers.
• Apply for and obtain your marriage license.
• Reconfirm your honeymoon plans; pay the final deposits as required.
• Do any shopping for your “going away” outfit and honeymoon.
• Make sure your attendants have their outfits in order: purchased, altered, rented.
• If a flower girl and ring bearer are participating, confirm that their outfits are in order.
• Make hair, nail, and spa appointments as necessary.
• Verify with rehearsal dinner hosts that invitations are mailed.