Hire a wedding planner (Well done!)

Establish a wedding date

Determine the size, formality, and theme Choose color scheme

Set a preliminary budget to guide planning

Compile guest list, and organize addresses

Decide if children will be invited to the wedding (ask Planner for options)

Select and Reserve ceremony and reception locations

Choose who will be a part of your wedding party

Start looking at wedding dresses

Begin looking for rehearsal dinner locations

Meet with the following vendors:

• Photographer

• Videographer

• Florist

• Bakery

• DJ/Band

• Caterer o Rental facility

• Officiant/Minister/Notary

• Live entertainment for cocktail hour/Ceremony

• Transportation

• Pay the appropriate deposits to hold the date

• Begin shopping for wedding rings

• Create a wedding website

• Order and Mail out Save-The-Date’s (ask Planner for etiquette tips)