3 Months To Go:
● Check-in with all your venue and vendors. By this point you should have
your date secured with your venue and vendors. Everyone should know what is
expected of them for the days, hours, moments leading up to the event. Tip: Get
written confirmation from all your contacts that note all the details discussed.
● Start preparing your invites! If you’re doing traditional paper invitations, this
would be the time to start designing and getting proofs of the final product. Same
goes for e-vites. Give yourself enough time to iterate details and do the proper
proofreading before sending out your invitations.
● Start working on your vows. If you are writing them yourself, make a game
plan with your partner regarding sentiment and style. If you are going with pre-
written vows, start doing that research.
● Buy or make wedding accessories. Weddings require so many details. Best
to get as many done early as you can, to prevent getting overwhelmed as your
date approaches. Decide on your ring bearer pillow, toasting glasses, reception
favors, unity candle, guestbook, flower baskets, etc.
● Book your glam squad. Book hair, nail and makeup appointments many
months in advance. Especially if your team will be meeting you at your location.
● Prepare your ceremony and reception programs. Don’t get anything printed
just yet as things may change. But being prepared early is a great idea.
2 Months To Go:
● Mail your invitations. It is courtesy to send your invites about two months in
advance, longer if you are planning a destination wedding. This way your guests
can plan their logistics accordingly.
● Schedule a wedding dress fitting. This might be your first or one of several
fittings.
● Apply for the marriage license. The timing of this may vary on location. Check
your local office for more information.
● Attend any showers thrown on your behalf, if any.
● Buy or make gifts for members of the bridal party. Its the small things that
count, show your friends how much you appreciate them with thoughtful gifts
commemorating your wedding day.
1 Month To Go:
● Finalize all wedding ceremony plans. This would be a great time to check back
in with your venue and vendors. Just to make sure everyone is one the same
page.
● Check that all bookings and reservations are in order. Call hotels,
transportation services, etc. to insure that your guest arrangements are as they
should be.
● Pick up the wedding rings. If you have not already done so get those wedding
rings picked up and tucked in a secure location.
● Continue with dress fittings. Many brides lose or perhaps even gain weight
from stress, so final fittings should be as close to the time as possible to ensure a
great fit.
3 Weeks To Go:
● Get everything printed. Place cards, programs, signage, etc. Make sure
everything is proofed and at the printer.
● Check that you have relevant gifts for people. This includes bridesmaid,
family gifts etc.
● Confirm RSVPs. This would be a good time to check in on those lingering
RSVP’s.
2 Weeks To Go:
● Pack for your wedding day and honeymoon. This way nothing is left to
chance and you have time to add forgotten items.
● Have last alterations made to dress. Tt should be ready by now, just minor
tweaks if need be.
● Settle all bills. Pay your venue and vendors any outstanding deposits, and write
out checks to deliver for the day of.
1 Week To Go:
● Aim to stay as relaxed as possible. Schedule a massage, spend time with
family and friends. Do anything, just Relax.
● Collect your wedding dress. Try it on in the store, to make sure everything is
according to plan.
● Enjoy any last minute festivities. Enjoy your hen night (bachelorette party) or
stag night (bachelor party)
● Attend the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. This will be a great way to
connect with your bridal party and close relatives.
● Go over your vows. Become familiar enough that you are comfortable with
saying them aloud. Practice your pacing and enunciation.
● Relax!
