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 almost there.