TWO TO SIX WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING

• Confirm ceremony details with your officiant.
• Arrange final fitting of bridesmaids' dresses.
• Have final fitting of your gown and headpiece.
• Finalize rehearsal dinner plans; arrange seating and write names on
  place cards, if desired.
• Make final floral selections.
• Make a detailed timeline for your wedding party.
• Make a detailed timeline for your service providers.
• Confirm details with all service providers, including attire. Give them a
  copy of your wedding timeline.
• Start packing for your honeymoon.
• Finalize addressing and stamping announcements.
• Decide if you want to form a receiving line. If so, determine when and
  where to form the line.
• Contact guests who haven't responded.
• Pick up rings and check for fit.
• Meet with photographer and confirm special photos you want.
• Meet with videographer and confirm special events or people you want
  videotaped.
• Meet with musicians and confirm music to be played during special
  events such as first dance.
• Continue writing thank-you notes as gifts arrive.
• Remind bridesmaids and ushers of when and where to pick up their
  wedding attire.
• Purchase the lipstick, nail polish and any other accessories you want
  your bridesmaids to wear.
• Determine ceremony seating for special guests. Give a list to the ushers.
• Plan reception room layout and seating with your reception site manager
  or caterer. Write names on place cards for arranged seating.


THE LAST WEEK

• Pick up wedding attire and make sure everything fits.
• Do final guest count and notify your caterer or reception site manager.
• Gather everything you will need for the rehearsal and wedding day as
  listed in the Wedding Party Responsibility Cards.
• Arrange for someone to drive the getaway car.
• Review the schedule of events and last minute arrangements with your
  service providers.
• Confirm all honeymoon reservations and accommodations. Pick up
  tickets and travelers checks.
• Finish packing your suitcases for the honeymoon.
• Familiarize yourself with guests' names. It will help during the receiving
  line and reception.
• Have the Post Office hold your mail while you are away on your
  honeymoon.