6-9 months before:

• Reserve wedding day transportation
• Register for gifts at one to three stores
• Book musicians for ceremony
• Select florist
• Select caterer
• Reserve party rental equipment (table, tent, chairs, etc.)
• Order wedding cake
• Order invitations, personal stationery and thank you notes
• Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests
• Finalize honeymoon plans (get your passport if needed!)