Three Weeks
Send out rehearsal dinner invitations
Finalize program
Finalize video presentation or photo montage for reception
Bachelor & Bachelorette party!
Two Weeks
Finalize reception seating and order place cards from calligrapher
Confirm accommodations for out-of-town guests
Make out-of-town gift bags and guide to the city
Arrange for gown cleaning after wedding
Finalize vows if writing your own
Start packing for your honeymoon
One Week
Confirm all vendor delivery times, dates, etc.
Final consultations and confirmation with florist, musicians, photographer, videographer and
baker
Pick up wedding rings and verify engraving, sizes; insure your rings
Give final guest count to reception site
3 Days Before: Final head count & completed floor plan
2 Days Before: Final payment & check-in items
Remind men to pick up formalwear and shoes
Pick up wedding gown
Don’t forget to practice in it if you have a long train or billowing skirt.
Make sure someone knows how to bustle your dress so you don’t waste valuable time the
day of.
UNWIND!!! Your planning is complete. Your day will be wonderful.
Post wedding and honeymoon
Open gifts; write thank you notes
Change your name
Send marriage announcement to your local papers & update your Facebook relationship status.
Contact photographer & videographer for final album review and videographer for editing review
Enjoy your new life together!