Here's a check list that I thought might be helpful to brides trying to keep track of what wedding planning tasks need to be done and when certain vendors should be booked.

12 Months

• Set your wedding date: pick a few days in case your first choice is booked
• Decide on your wedding style
• Begin making your guest list
• Determine your budget and how expenses will be shared
• Hire a wedding coordinator/consultant
• Choose and reserve your wedding ceremony and reception locations
• Select your Bridal Party
• Select and book you Officiant
• Determine your color scheme
• Start attending Bridal shows to check out all wedding vendors in your area

9 Months

• Meet with and reserve

1. Photographer
2. Videographer
3. Caterer
4. Wedding Cake Baker
5. Florist
6. DJ
7. Limousine Service
8. Ceremony Musicians

• Have Engagement Photos taken
• Send out Save the Dates
• Place an Engagement announcement in your local newspaper
• Say Yes to the Dress
• Choose and purchase all other Bridal attire
• Begin shopping for bridesmaids dresses
• Start your gift registry
• Start an exercise routine to get in great shape and relieve stress

6 Months

• Select and book decorator
• Finalize wedding guest list
• Select and book honeymoon arrangements
• Order Bridesmaid dresses
• Reserve rental items
• Experiment with hair styles
• Select and order wedding invitations and other wedding stationary
• Start making and reserving hotel accommodations for your guests
• Shop for wedding gifts

4 months

• Set the date,time and location for the rehearsal dinner
• Select and order wedding bands
• Finalize catering menu
• Select and order ceremony necessities:

1. Wedding programs
2. Unity Candle
3. Aisle runner
4. Pew bows
5. Ring bearer pillow
6. Flower girl basket
7. Garter
8. Guest book and pen

• Select and order reception necessities:

1. Place Cards
2. Napkins
3. Favors
4. Toast glasses
5. Serving pieces
6. Cake Top
7. Decorations
8. Centerpieces

3 Months

• Select ceremony readers
• Select ushers to seat your guests
• Select guest book attendant
• Select your MC
• Start assembling your wedding invitations
• Plan rehearsal dinner
• Get confirmation from all wedding vendor
• Book your hair and makeup stylist

2 Months

• Mail out your wedding invitations
• Write your wedding vows
• Maintain a record of RSVP's
• Finalize ceremony order with officiant
• Apply for Marriage license
• Schedule all fittings and alteration appointments
• Decide on your hair and makeup styles
• Write your toast and speeches

1 Month

• Confirm duties with all wedding helpers
• Finalize floor and seating plans
• Get final head count of all attendees
• Work with DJ on a list of songs
• Have a final dress fitting
• Confirm your photographer
• Make a timeline for your wedding day to keep everything on schedule
• Give a copy of wedding day timeline to all vendors
• Pick up wedding rings
• Make final payments to all vendors and prepare tips
• Pick up and organize all wedding day attire
• Assemble a wedding day emergency kit