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!)