Congratulations! You've announced your engagement & set a date…

6-12 months before:
" Go over the budget & decide who will pay a portion of the event
" Pick the wedding site and reception sites - book them
" Work on the guest list & choose your wedding party
" Enroll in a bridal registry
" Shop for your gown and attendants' dresses
" Choose a photographer
" Interview and hire a florist
" Book your musicians or DJ

4-6 months before:
" Order all stationary - invitations, thank-you notes, etc.
" Order your gown
" Shop for the cake
" Scout for hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests
" Complete guest list

2-4 months before:
" Check your state's marriage license requirements
" Order tuxedos for groom and his men
" Finalize honeymoon plans and reservations
" Arrange the rehearsal dinner & order the wedding cake
" Pick music for the ceremony and reception
" Buy thank-you gifts for the attendants
" Shop for wedding bands

1-2 months before:
" Mail invitations
" Book your beauty pros - hair, nails, etc.
" Decide seating for the reception
" Final dress fitting
" Confirm details with photographer and florist

1 week before:
" Complete last-minute details --- delegate to family & friends
" Final fitting for tuxes
" Schedule time to pamper yourself with a beauty treatment

1 day before:
" greet out-of-town guests
" take a long walk and relax
" Take a sneak peek at your wedding flowers