So your having a wedding. Are you ready? Do you have everything organized? Well if not I have compiled a list of all the things you need to take care of and the precise timing it should be done.

10-12+ months before:

- Announce your engagement
- Arrange a meeting with both sides of the family
- Decide on a wedding date
- Discuss your budget with everyone involved in the wedding
- If using a wedding planner ask around for recommendations and start the interview process
- Look around for reception sites
- Shop for your wedding gown

7-9 months before:

- Choose a wedding party
- Get your bridal registry started
- Order your wedding gown
- Select what type of food you are having and choose a catering service
- Shop for bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen tuxedos
- Hire a photographer and videographer
- Choose your florist
- Book your DJ or band
- Shop around for your cake
- Shop around for wedding rings

5-7 months before:

- Order or make your wedding invitations
- Hire your limousine driver or other transportation
- Hire your best hair stylist
- Compile a guest list
- Start planning your honeymoon destination
- Order your rings

2-4 months before:

- Send out RSVP's
- Arrange your rehearsal dinner
- Get fitted for tuxedos
- Meet with DJ or band to discuss ceremony and reception music
- Order bridesmaid gifts and groomsmen gifts
- Order your wedding cake
- Order your wedding favors and place card holders

5-8 weeks before:

- Decide on your makeup and do a quick check over wearing your headpiece
- Make any alterations to your wedding dress
- Call the clercks office to find out any special requirements for your marriage-license
- Decide on any critical insurance information that might need changed

2-4 weeks before:

- Confirm all the details with your DJ, florist, caterer and any other service you are booking
- Decide on the seating arrangements

1 week before:

- Give your caterer a final count of your wedding guests
- Pack for your honeymoon
- Split up simple tasks between friends such as transporting all reception and ceremony items
- Write a nice toast

1 day before:

- Take a deep breathe your'e almost there!

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