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12 Month Wedding Checklist
8-12 Months before
□ Select a wedding date
□ Formally announce your engagement and introduce both families
□ Decide whom you would like in you wedding party and ask each person to
participate
□ Decide on a wedding budget
□ Hire a wedding planner coordinator (optional)
□ Purchase bridal magazines and start a "Wedding File". Collect tear sheets of
dresses, flowers etc.
□ Start shopping for a wedding dress (must allow time for alterations and fittings)
o Reminder: Don't forget to bring a pair of stockings, a strapless bra, shoes
and a hair clip to each appointment
o Attend bridal shows
□ Register for wedding gifts
□ Choose an officiate or Clergyman/woman
□ Shop for a videographer and photographer
□ Choose a florist
□ Choose a DJ\Band
□ Purchase a notebook in which to store your wedding information
□ Research locations for ceremony, rehearsal dinner and reception
o Agree and reserve a wedding location and time
□ Send deposit
o Agree and reserve a reception site
□ Send deposit
□ Choose caterer
□ Determine your wedding theme, style and color scheme
□ Choose a beautiful place for your honeymoon
o Apply for passports if needed
□ Make a rough-guest list with a maximum number of guests in mind