A Bride's (Long) To-Do List...

2 Months Before
Mar 2009
Mail your wedding invitations
Begin working on vows
Finalize the details for all vendors
1 Month Before
Announce/Mail rehearsal dinner invitations by April 2, 2009
Pass all church requirements by Apr 3, 2009

5 and 6 Weeks Before
Maintan a record of RSVPs and all gifts received.
Write thank-you notes as gifts arrive by Apr 6, 2009
Determine where everyone will get dressed by Apr 9, 2009
Send wedding announcement to local newspapers by Apr 11, 2009
Finalize flower girl basket, ring pillow, guest book, and other accessories by Apr 12, 2009
Confirm reservations for out-of-town guests by Apr 14, 2009

3 and 4 Weeks Before
Pick up your wedding rings, make sure they fit by Apr 17, 2009
Discuss song list with musicians, make a play/do not play list by Apr 19, 2009
Decide on your wedding vows by Apr 21, 2009
Make a detailed wedding day schedule for your service providers, officiant and wedding party Apr 24, 2009
Design and print your wedding program by Apr 25, 2009
Determine ceremony seating for family and special guests by Apr 27, 2009
Arrange for the rehearsal by Apr 28, 2009
Start putting together the seating plan for the reception, make the place cards by Apr 29, 2009
Finalize addressing wedding announcements by Apr 30, 2009

1 and 2 Weeks Before
Contact expected guests who haven't yet RSVP'd for the wedding and rehearsal dinner
by May 2, 2009
Finalize guest count for the reception and rehearsal dinner by May 4, 2009
Attend the bachelor and/or bachelorette parties by May 5, 2009
Review final details with your vendors. (Delivery time, location, final guest count, etc)
by May 7, 2009
Meet with your photographer and present him/her with a list of "must take" photos.
by May 7, 2009
Confirm payment amounts due with your vendors by May 7, 2009
Confirm wedding night and honeymoon reservations, begin packing by May 8, 2009
Arrange for someone to take care of the house while you are on honeymoon May 8, 2009
Write the rehearsal dinner and reception toasts May 9, 2009
Pick up wedding attire and make sure everything fits correctly. by May 10, 2009
Confirm transportation and fax a schedule and addresses for pickup on wedding day
by May 13, 2009
Have decorations dropped off at the ceremony & reception site.
May 14, 2009

1 Day Before
May 15, 2009
Have manicure/Pedicure
Give the wedding rings to the best man & the maid of honor
Finish packing for wedding night and/or honeymoon
Hold rehearsal
Give your wedding party their gifts
Drop off favors, guest book, and pen at the reception site
Check venue
Have a massage before retiring

Day of Wedding
ENJOY

Day After
May 17, 2009
Pay balances due
Take gown, veil and bouquet to be preserved

Further Along
Jun 2009
Write thank-you-notes as soon as possible after the wedding
Meet with photographer to design the wedding album

Live.Laugh.Love.