Your Ultimate Wedding Calendar

12-18 MONTHS BEFORE

• Decide whether your marriage will be civil or religious.
• Calculate your budget so you can determine the size of your wedding.
• Decide whether to arrange your own wedding or to have a professional wedding planner.
• Start research for the venue, catering, photographer, wedding dress, pastry shop, florist and music.

10 MONTHS BEFORE

• Finalize the wedding date.
• Choose a church / town hall.
• End up with your wedding theme.
• Book the reception area.
• Contact a catering professional and start customizing your wedding menu.
• Start searching for a wedding dress.
• Write down the guest list.
• Start the research for your wedding invitations.
• Search for a destination for your honeymoon.

8 MONTHS BEFORE

• Order your wedding dress.
• Decide what the bridesmaids will wear.
• Book your makeup artist, hairdresser, and beautician.
• Start tasting cakes and proceed with ordering your favorite one.
•  Search for the groom’s suit.
• Find out who will decorate your wedding and don’t forget your wedding bouquet.

6 MONTHS BEFORE

• Obtain the necessary documents for your marriage.
• It’s time to find candles and wedding wreaths.
• Choose your wedding rings.
• Choose a photographer.
• Book your honeymoon.

4 MONTHS BEFORE

• Finalize your guest list.
• Choose and order your wedding favors.
• Order your wedding invitations.
• Buy the groom’s suit.
• Decide and book a professional for music at the reception area.

3 MONTHS BEFORE

• Finalize your thoughts about decoration.
• Choose your transportation to the church / town hall and reception area.
• Buy the latest essentials such as bridal overalls, bridal lingerie etc.

1-2 MONTHS BEFORE

• Invite your guests
• Make sure everyone involved in the marriage is prepared.
• Choose bridal shoes.
• Prepare the plan of the tables in consultation with the reception area.

A FEW WEEKS IN ADVANCE

• Confirm the presence of your guests.
• Deliver the final list of your guests to the catering operators.
• Make the final bridal, makeup and hairstyles rehearsals.
• Have fun at your hens / bachelor party.
• Make the latest arrangements with your photographer.

THE WEEK OF MARRIAGE

• Pick up your wedding dress.
• Schedule facial and spa treatments.
• Make sure everything works as planned.