Nine to Fifteen Months Prior

Announce engagement to family and friends and plan an engagement party

Choose wedding date, preferably more than one in case your preferred venue and/or vendor is booked

Select wedding attendants

Establish budget early, with maximum amounts for each event/vendor/etc.

Decide on the style, formality and guest-list size for the wedding

Select wedding planner

Reserve ceremony and reception location

Secure wedding officiant

Begin compiling guest list and mailing addresses

Start the selection process for wedding professionals, including photographer/videographer, entertainment, ceremony music, caterer, transportation, florist and stationery

Start the wedding gown and wedding attendants’ dress search

Consult travel agent for honeymoon plans. If traveling abroad, you will need valid passports and up-to-date immunizations