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Home > Wedding Planning Checklists > Two Month Wedding Planning Checklist
Two Month Wedding Planning Checklist8 Weeks Ahead Set a date Schedule temple time Determine a budget and how expenses will be shared Decide on a color scheme Select and reserve a place for reception Select wedding consultant Select attendants for bride and groom Select caterer and menu Arrange for photographer Arrange for wedding breakfast location7 Weeks Ahead Begin compiling guests lists (temple guests, wedding breakfast guests, and reception guests) Select wedding gown, veil, and accessories Arrange for florist Begin shopping for trousseau Take engagement photos6 Weeks Ahead Determine sizes of bridesmaids and select dresses and accessories Book reception entertainment Have dress altered and temple ready Arrange for necessary rental items Order invitations and thank you cards Have mothers shop for their dresses Select groom's ring and order engraving Find a place to live Order cakes and candies Make an OBGYN appointment for the bride for premarital examine5 Weeks Ahead Make arrangements for transportation Finish compiling guest lists including addresses Plan accommodations for out-of-town guests Make doctor's appointments for complete physicals Plan honeymoon and make arrangements (Get Passports, if necessary) Arrange for health, auto, life, and renters insurance4 Weeks Ahead Address invitations and announcements Mail invitations Register for gifts Ask people to help at reception (i.e. guest book, take gifts, etc.) Order favors Arrange for videographer Have bridal portraits taken Arrange for tuxedos Check newspaper for announcement deadline Write thank you's for gifts as soon as you receive them3 Weeks Ahead Buy accessories such as cake knives and servers, garter, guest book, and pen Arrange for time off work Purchase gift for finance Make appointment with hairstylist (if doing own hair, practice with veil) Buy gifts for attendants Get marriage license (no sooner than 30 days in advance) Shop for furniture for new home2 Weeks Ahead Meet with photographer and videographer to discuss special shots you would like Provide reception entertainment with a list of music Double check reservations with florist, caterer, photographer, videographer, entertainment, and honeymoon accommodations1 Week Ahead Plan seating arrangements, if used Change address with post office Pack for honeymoon Get manicure, pedicure Arrange for utilities, etc. for new home Groom's haircut Provide caterer with final guest countOn Your Wedding Day Don't forget breakfast Give yourself a lot of time to get ready Be sure to have rings and marriage license Take a fix-it kit with you (include safety pins, needle and thread, aspirin, bobby pins, breath mints, panty hose, makeup, etc.) |