Creating yout timeline:two months to one day before your wedding

You are almost there! As your wedding day approaches, you will be preparing for your ceremony and reception, shopping for your honeymoon, going to parties and getting gorgeous.

Finalize the details of your ceremony.  Meet with your officiant to discuss your schedule and review professional and recessional arrangements. Write and rehearse your vows, confirm musicians and set asside your programs to be delivered to ushers 2 days before your wedding day.

Visualize reception. Write your toast and practice it and be sure your best man and other speakers are prepared as well. Schedule dance lessons and take 2 a week until you are ready to glide into your first dance. Consider buying toasting glasses and a special knife to cut the cake. Make the most of your lightning; be sure it plays up your décor and showcases your reception events.

Enjoy your parties! Schedule a rehearsal dinner and other wedding related events. Have fun at your bachelor and bachelorette parties and enjoy socializing with friends.

Send out thank you notes and express your gratitute generously.

Remember to pamper yourself every day along the way. Drink lots of water, eat well, take vitamins and exercise. Enjoy visits to spa, get a series of facials and take care of your hands and feet. Get rid of tanning lines and whiten your teeth.

Creating your timeline:two to four months before your wedding

Pull together your plan and fill in the details. In the next few months you will be putting the finishing touches on your planning to ensure that you big day unfolds gracefully. If you haven't, set up a time to taste cakes. Pick out your wedding bands and shop for gifts. Give your guests a wide range of options to suit every budget. Be sure you have your paperwork in order. Research and complete the marriage license requirements for your state, renew your passport if travelling, and schedule any necessary blood tests and vaccinations. If you will be changing your name, consider waiting until you get back from you honeymoon.

As time unfolds, confirm every reservation, meet with your caterer, give your DJ your playlist. Go to final fittings for your dress and schedule manicure, pedicure, make-up and hairstyle appointments for your wedding.

Last but not least, send out your wedding invitations. Eight weeks is the perfect amount of time for nearby guests to make arrangements for your wedding. Remember to have thank you cards as your response cards and wedding gifts roll in.

Order your Cake

• wedding cakes come in array of delicious flavours and fillings and an endless array of styles, usually range from $2 to $12 a slice
• attend a tasting to try out samples

Buy Weddings Bands and Gifts

• decide if you are buying matching bands or each other choosing your own style
• buy only from reputable local dealers
• allow 8-10 weeks for special orders and engravings

Fill Out You Paperwork

• sit down together and run a complete credit report on each other's financial profiles before you merge your assets
• consider a prenup

Invite Your Guests

• addressing wedding invitations is time consuming, consider hiring your invitation designer to assist
• formal and semi-formal invitations should be hand addressed
• send your photographer your invitation
• set up a wedding website for your guests; post your wedding schedule and information, driving directions and photos

Wedding Planning:Creating your timeline

First things first:eight to twelve months before your wedding

Set your date. Ideally you will give yourself 12 months or longer to plan you wedding. Begin by choosing a date that's easy on you and your guests. Then consider hiring a consultant. Wedding consultants are available for every aspect of planning, from complete coordination to day of assistance. Plus, experienced consultants have the knowledge and expertise to help you save time and money while giving you the confidence to pull off a memorable event.
Book you reception venue. Once you've chosen an overall style or theme fro your wedding, you will want to search for a venue that really shows it off. Your venue will be the key to setting the tone for your wedding day. The cost to rent your reception site, combined with catering expenses, is bound to be your largest expenditure, so don't get overwhelmed. Schedule time for your ceremony and rehearsal, and be sure to add one to two hours to your allotted ceremony time for pictures and unforeseen delays.
Book your officiant. Find someone you like and respect and who shares your benefits. Then schedule any required counselling appointments.
Find your photographer and videographer. We know that when it's all said and done, you will look to your wedding photos for your memories and you will pass them on to future generations.

SET YOUR DATE

• choose a date in your favourite season, or one of emotional significance, like the day you first met
• before you set your date in stone, check with the people most important to you and be sure they are available to attend.
• if you start planning a little late, or if you are on a tight budget, consider having your wedding on a date other than Saturday, when locations and vendors will be more available.

HIRE A CONSULTANT

• the average wedding takes over 250 hours to plan. If your time is valuable, hiring a consultant can be a highly practical use of funds.
• savvy consultants know how to negotiate contracts and cut costs on things you and your guests will never miss.
• interview few consultants before you make your decision and consider their professionalism and experience

CHOOSE YOUR LOCATIONS

• popular venues can book up years in advance, so don't delay in making this important decision.
• book your officiant along with your ceremony site. Some sites require certain officiants, and some won't travel to perform ceremonies.  
• conduct site inspections of your locations. Take traffic flow, parking, rental needs, and lightning into consideration.
• calculate the distance between your ceremony and your reception site and have a plan for group transportation if necessary.

FIND YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

• compare few for style, price and personality.
• schedule any additional time for your save the date photos and your rehearsal dinner
• create a photo album for your guy that he is guaranteed to love. Schedule a tasteful boudoir photo session and show off your playful, sexy side.