9-12 Months Before Your Wedding

• Arrange for Both Families to Meet
• Create a File for All Documentation
• Take an Engagement Photo
• Announce Your Engagement
• Set a Wedding Date
• Hire Pastor/Official to Perform Wedding Service
• Select & Book Ceremony Location
• Select & Book Musician(s)/Music for Ceremony
• Discuss Level of Formality & Number of Guests
• Establish a Budget and Agree How Expenses Will Be Shared
• Attend Bridal Shows/Expos
• Select & Book Reception Site
• Select & Book Caterer (if necessary)
• Select & Book Photographer
• Select & Book Videographer
• Select & Book Musician(s)/Disk Jockey for Reception
• Select Bridal Party
• Establish Apparel for Bride, Groom & Bridal Party
• Order Bridal Gown
• Hire Wedding Consultant (as needed)