3 Months Before

• Create or plan menu
• Brainstorm guest favors and gift bags
• Write your vows
• Meet with officiant
  • Select readings
  • Invite to rehearsal
• Start crafting any DIY items
• Arrange a photo booth rental
  • Check with venue to see if they have one

2 Months Before

• Send invitations
  • Make sure RSVP's are due 1 month before
• Send rehearsal dinner invitations
• First dress fitting
• Pick up marriage license
• Purchase wedding-party gifts
• Do a floral mock-up with florist
• Give song selections to DJ or band
• Buy all small items
  • Table numbers, guest book, card box
  • Cake topper, cutting utensils, cake stand
  • Ring-bearer/flower-girl accessories
  • Garter, cute hanger for dress
  • Welcome, guest book, and bar menu signs

1 Month Before

• Assemble gift bags
• Pay vendors in full
• Create a seating chart
• Order or make place cards
• Have a final venue walk through
• Break in wedding shoes
• Practice dancing

Final Week

• Last minute touches
  • Refresh hair color
  • Get eyebrows done
  • Manicure/pedicure
  • Eyelash extensions
  • Spray tan
• Final dress fitting
• Pack for honeymoon
• Clean your rings
• Deliver a final head count
• Practice vows out loud
• Write your partner a note
• Arrange breakfast/lunch for wedding party the day of wedding

Night Before

• Eat a healthy meal
• Pack a small bag of necessary personal items
• Get a good night's sleep
• Put any boxes, suitcases, and survival kits to bring to venue in the car
• Distribute itineraries

Day of Wedding

• Stay off your feet as much as possible
• Eat breakfast
• Drink water
• Take all dresses (and veil) out of bags and steam if necessary
• Lay out items to be photographed
  • Rings, other jewelry, invitations, shoes, etc.
• Exchange notes with your partner
• Arrange for someone to pick up leftover belongings from venue the next morning
• Say thank you to everyone
• Get married!