Wedding Planning Step by Step

Wedding Preparation Checklist

One Year Prior to Wedding

After you say yes and show your friends and family the ring:

Send your engagement announcement to the local papers.

Submit your engagement announcement and picture to PAWeddingConnection!
Visit our planning section to read informative articles.

Decide if you need a bridal consultant.
Hire the right Bridal Consultant. Find one now

Find an Officiant in our Local Planning Section.

Decide on a wedding site and reserve it.

Decide on a reception site and reserve it.

Find and hire a caterer.

Plan your honeymoon. Visit our Destination Weddings & Homeymoon Area.

Find and hire a photographer.

Find and hire a videographer.

Choose a florist.

Choose your wedding party
Maid of Honor's Name:

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Best Man's Name:

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Flower Girl's Name:

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Ring Bearer's Name:

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Bridesmaids Names:

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Ushers Names:

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Six Months Prior to Wedding

Decide on the theme of the wedding.

Bride chooses gown and bridesmaid dresses.

Choose tuxedos for Groom and Ushers.

Determine guest list.

Order invitations. Read about how to Choose Wedding Invitations

Make music arrangements.

Three Months Prior to Wedding

Place your cake order with a local professional.

Reserve a restaurant for the rehearsal dinner.

Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests.

Reserve the Bride's and Bridal party beauty appointments.
Location, Date and Time:

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Choose your champagnes and wines for the reception.

Buy your wedding rings from a fine area jeweler.

Arrange transportation for the Bride & Groom and Bridal party.

Two Months Prior to Wedding

Address and mail invitations 4-6 weeks in advance to the wedding.

Finalize arrangements with all hired vendors.

Write vows. For ideas visit DFWX.com

Plan the rehearsal dinner.

Location, Date and Time:

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Get final fittings for gowns.

Buy the wedding party gifts. Shop Online now.

One Month Prior to Wedding

Verify PA State Requirements for marriage here.

Apply for your marriage license. County Courthouses list available.

One Week Prior to Wedding

Review final details with everyone.

Call your guests that have not responded to your invitation.

Attend wedding rehearsal.

Attend rehearsal dinner.

The Night Before

Have a good time - in your own way!

Get enough rest.

On the Wedding Day

Bride's hair and makeup should be done 3 hours before the wedding.

Bride should dress an hour before the ceremony.

Take the marriage license to the ceremony.

Congratulations! You Did It!

Last but not least:

Send the wedding announcement and photo to the paper.

Write and send thank you cards.

Take care of Changing your Name!

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