Announce your engagement

Decide on a budget

Pick a wedding date

Find a wedding consultant (if desired)

Get a folder or binder for organizing info and receipts

Start looking at reception sites (book one as soon as possible)

Interview caterers and pick one

Start looking for an officiant

Decide on how many guests you want

Choose your attendants/groomsmen early so that you can delegate tasks

Find a ceremony site

Choose a theme for your wedding/reception (colors, style, etc.)

Start looking for a wedding gown

Finalize the guest list with full names, addresses, etc.

Start looking for a band/DJ and book them as soon as possible

Look into any rentals you need for your reception site

Decide on an officiant and meet with them

Interview photographers (and videographer)

Make a final decision on your gown

Reserve your photographer (and videographer)

Choose a florist and tell them what you have in mind for your flowers

Give your bridesmaids/groomsmen lists of tasks

Decide on where you are going to register and pick what you want

Find dresses for your bridesmaids

Send out "Save the Date" cards or contact out-of-town guests

Select a baker and choose your wedding cake style

Get your bridesmaids' measurements, or have them order their dresses themselves

Find ceremony musicians (if desired)

Order your wedding gown

Start planning the rehearsal dinner

Figure out what style and wording you want for your invitations

Finalize menu and service details with your caterer

Order your invitations (make sure you get extra, just in case!)

Groom should decide on what he and his groomsmen will wear

Rent what you need for your reception (tables, chairs, etc.) unless they provide it

Start planning the honeymoon and book as soon as possible

Book a calligrapher or printer for your invitations

Reserve a site for your rehearsal dinner

Book hotel room for your wedding night

Finalize your decision on a floral scheme and tell the florist

Choose your accessories and have the bridesmaids coordinate

Want to try out different beauty ideas (hair dye, tanning, etc)? Do it now

Find and purchase your wedding rings

Schedule bridal portraits or engagement pictures (if desired)

Groom should have his attire ordered or rented

Make sure bridesmaids and groomsmen have bought their attire

Make or buy your favors

Talk to your attendants about a bridal shower and bachelor party

Buy wedding day lingerie and shoes in time for your first dress fitting

Get passports, vaccinations, etc. if you are having an international honeymoon

Pick up your invitations or make sure they have been shipped to you already

Start taking better care of yourself- exercise, eat right, etc.

Talk to people who you'd like to do something at your wedding

Start addressing your invitations

Confirm delivery date of your gown and schedule your fitting appointments

Talk to your insurance provider and have your spouse included after the wedding

Get wedding bands engraved (if not done when purchased)

Groom should buy all necessary accessories

Make a guest list for your bridal shower and give it to the host

Begin your dress fitting appointments

Decide on wedding day transportation and reserve, if necessary

Send out your invitations

Order any drinks not included in the catering contract

Purchase your veil before your final fitting

Begin working on your vows if you are writing your own

Update your registry as you receive gifts

Research local marriage license requirements

Go to your final gown fitting

Start using whitening toothpaste and other products

Finalize your vows

Write "Thank-you" notes for bridal shower gifts

Buy a guestbook and matching pen

Visit with your hairstylist to decide on the best hairdo to go with your veil

Send rehearsal dinner invitations

Schedule appointments to get your hair and make-up done on your wedding day

Get marriage license

Work on a song list for your band/DJ

Pick out the jewelry and other accessories you don't have yet

Meet with or call your officiant to finalize details

Confirm wedding night and honeymoon reservations

Do the necessary paperwork if your are changing your name

Pick up your gown and make sure it fits right

Pick up your veil and/or headpiece

Get your bridal portrait or other pictures (if desired)

Work out wedding day timing issues and make sure attendants know the info

Call guests who haven't RSVP'd yet to get a final headcount

Confirm headcount with caterer and other vital information

Determine your receiving line order (if necessary)

Figure out wedding day assignments for attendants and family members

Practice walking in your wedding dress

Call reception site to make sure all vendors will be able to get inside

Put together a seating plan (if you're having one)

Give the plan to the caterer, or whoever will be in charge of the tables

Contact your officiant and give them final details about the rehearsal/ wedding

Confirm delivery time, location, and final arrangement count with florist

Groom should pick up tux and make sure it fits right

Shop and pack for the honeymoon

Confirm all final payment amounts with vendors

Confirm location, date and time with photographer (and videographer)

Groom should get a final hair cut (don't wait till last minute!)

Prepare your toasts and ask close friends and family to work on theirs

Contact transportation providers with a list of times and locations

Distribute wedding day directions, schedule, and tasks to wedding party

Designate someone to meet with and handle the vendors on the wedding day

Pack an overnight bag for your wedding night

Put final payments and tips for vendors in envelops to hand out after the wedding

Confirm location, date and time with band/DJ

Designate someone to collect the wedding gifts

Get a manicure and pedicure (plus any waxing or final tanning)

Put wedding gown and all accessories in one place so you don't lose anything

Confirm all honeymoon travel plans

Drop off favors, guestbook and pen to reception site

Rehearse the ceremony with officiant and wedding party

Have fun and relax at the rehearsal dinner

Set your alarm clock and get some sleep!

Confirm with people who you asked to give toasts

Set aside time for a private moment with your new spouse

Smile, relax, and enjoy the day!