12 to 18 Months Before

   Reserve Church, Temple, Site of Ceremony
  Shop for Engagement Ring
  Reserve Photographer
  Reserve Videographer
  Reserve Reception Facility
  Choose Entertainment
  Contact a Wedding Consultant
  Hire Musicians for Ceremony
  Decide on Style and Formality of Your Wedding
  Hire Caterer
  Hire Officiant

6 to 12 Months Before

  Arrange Accommodations for Out of Town Attendants
  Order Gown and Veil
  Select Members of Your Bridal Party
  Shop for Attendants' Gowns
  Schedule Photo for Engagement Announcement
  Arrange Transportation:  Limousine or Horse & Carriage
  Mail Engagement Information to Newspaper
  Pick a Color Scheme for Your Wedding
  Discuss Honeymoon Plans
  Visit or Call Rental Companies to Review Rental Options
  Visit Florist and Discuss Floral Arrangements
  Order Ice Sculpture

3 to 6 Months Before

  Complete Bridal Registry
  Order Wedding Cake
  Visit Travel Agent and Make Honeymoon Plans
  Send Deposits/Payments for Airline Tickets
  Order Invitations and Thank You Notes
  Plan Rehearsal Dinner
  Order Wedding Band Engravings
  Order Seating Scroll
  See Financial Advisor
  Hire Makeup Artist
  Make Appointment with Beauty / Hair Salon

2 Months Before

  Order Men's Formal Wear
  Order Favors for Reception
  Meet with Your Function Director
  Send Band or DJ a List of Songs You would Like Played
  Buy Attendants' Gifts
  First Gown Fitting
  Hire a Calligrapher to Address Invitations
  Have a Formal Portrait Taken
  Mail Invitations
  Purchase Decorations: Balloons, Etc...

1 Month Before

  Apply for Marriage License
  Confirm Rehearsal with Church
  Get Physical Examination
  Purchase Final Party Supplies
  Make Appointment to have Bouquet Preserved
  Mail Thank You Notes for Shower Gifts

1 to 2 Weeks Before

  Pick Up Honeymoon Tickets
  Finalize Flowers
  Give Caterer a Final Guest Count
  Plan Seating for Reception
  Write Out Place Cards for Reception
  Pick Up Formal Wear
  Confirm: Site of Ceremony, Hall, Band, Photo,
                 Video, Limo, Florist, Etc.