12+  Months Prior:
Announce your engagement
Set the date for your ceremony
Select engagement and wedding rings
Decide on your wedding style
Discuss and set a budget
Buy an organizer
Select a wedding consultant
Decide on a site for your reception
Book a site for your reception
Visit clergy and discuss ceremony
Book a site for your ceremony
Select wedding attendants
Select wedding dress, headpiece and accessories
Select a professional photographer
Select a professional videographer
Select musicians
Select a professional florist
Register with a bridal gift registry
Choose a professional caterer
Select a Master of Ceremonies
Begin making origami crane

6-10 Months Prior:
Establish a guest list
Select and order attendants' gowns
Get fabric samples to match shoes
Select and order men's attire
Order wedding invitations and stationery
Make reception plans
Mothers of the bride and groom to select their dresses
Develop a record keeping system in your organizer for gifts and thank you notes
Make honeymoon plans and reservations

3-6  Months Prior:
Plan your honeymoon schedule
Decide on and shop for your trousseau
Order your wedding cake
Order your limousine and transportation
Make accommodation arrangements for out-of-town guests
Schedule a consultation with your hair and make-up stylist
See your doctor for a complete physical
Order your wedding certificate
Check on regulations for obtaining your Hawaii Marriage License
Obtain a passport for your honeymoon
Groom's family to make arrangements for the rehearsal dinner

2-3  Months Prior:
Address wedding invitations
Choose attendants' gifts
Arrange special music selections
Plan the bridesmaids' luncheon
Ask relatives to assist at the wedding and reception
Schedule appointment with your hair and make-up stylist on your wedding day
Write thank you notes as gifts arrive
Open a joint savings and checking account
Name your fiancé as beneficiary to your insurance policy and will

1-2  Months Prior:
Arrange final fitting of your gown
Arrange final fitting of bridesmaids' dresses
Confer with photographer, musicians, florist, caterers, limousine services and bakery
Select groom's and bride's gifts
Meet with clergy on ceremony details

7 Days Prior:
Make a final check with clergy, florist, caterer and reception facility
Meet with photographer and videographer
Pack honeymoon trousseau
Arrange head table seating
Reconfirm honeymoon arrangements
Make certain that attendants and helpers have their instructions
Pick up your wedding gown
Pick up attendants' gowns
Notify caterer of final guest count

The Day Before:
Have a manicure
Attend wedding rehearsal
Provide ushers with list of guests
Greet out-of-town guests

Your Wedding Day:
Appointment with your hair and make-up stylist
Allow 3 hours to dress and relax
Enjoy your special day!

 
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