Three to Twelve Months Before the Wedding:
- Set Budget and division of financial obligations
- Buy engagement ring
- Choose best man and ushers (one usher per 50 guest)
- Set appointment with clergyman
- Furnish family guest list to fiance
- Plan honeymoon with fiance (check passports and visas,if necessary)
- Order bride’s flowers
- Order mother’s flowers
- Plan correct formal attire with fiance and groomsmen
- Make reservations for rehearsal dinner
- Take dance lessons
- Order groom’s cake
- Reserve limousine and/or special transportation
Two Months Before Wedding:
- Select your wardrobe for honeymoon
- Select wedding rings with fiance
- Choose gifts for ushers and best man
- Select bride’s gift
One Month Before Wedding:
- Arrange all needed insurance and review legal/medical/religious documents.
- Arrange lodging and transportation for out of town guest
- Have medical examination and blood test
Two weeks to One Day Before Wedding Day:
- Get marriage license
- Provide final guest count for rehearsal dinner to caterer or restaurant
- Arrange for clergyman’s fee
- Plan bachelor dinner or party with best man
- Pick up wedding bands
- Pack for honeymoon
Information from the Tuscaloosa Bridal Directory
