The following checklist is an approximate timetable. If you do not have as much time as shown, you should plan your wedding in a similar order, using the checklist as a guide.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ENGAGEMENT

• Discuss a budget and the size and style of your wedding with your family. Decide who will pay for what.
• Choose a wedding date and time. Check with The Seville’s availability before setting your date
• Meet with clergy member, schedule pre-marital counseling
• Create a wedding binder to organize your thoughts, menus, photos, etc…
• Reserve date at The Seville (20% deposit required)
• Make initial contact with other vendors and obtain references
• Register at local bridal registries
• Make all arrangements for the music at the wedding and reception
• Hire a disc jockey
• Hire a photographer
• Hire a videographer
• Make all transportation arrangements to and from the wedding and reception. Considering hiring a limousine , party bus or trolley

SIX MONTHS OR MORE BEFORE

• Complete guest list
• Send out Save-the-Date cards
• Select attendants (bridesmaids & groomsmen)
• Select one usher for every 50-75 guests
• Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
• Send engagement announcements to newspapers
• Select and order wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses
• Complete honeymoon plans. If traveling outside the country, check on visas and passports
• Plan beauty preparations by checking with your salon for how far in advance they book wedding parties
• Sign up for dance lessons. Talk to a dance instructor about choreographing a special dance routine for your first dance
• Book vendors, securing dates by putting down all deposits
• Choose wedding rings

FOUR MONTHS OR MORE BEFORE

• Call The Seville to schedule your tasting
• Send your second deposit to The Seville
• Order invitations (25 extra) and personal stationary or “Thank you” notes
• Book engagement photo session with enough time to submit photos to local newspapers
• Visit the photographer again to discuss specifics
• Get estimates and order flowers and floral arrangements for ceremony and reception
• Get estimates and order balloons, decorations and favors for ceremony and reception
• Book room for wedding night

THREE MONTHS OR MORE BEFORE

• Order wedding rings. Allow time for engraving
• Register for bridal shower gifts
• Order tuxedos for the groomsmen and fathers

TWO MONTHS OR MORE BEFORE

• Mail invitations (six weeks before wedding: eight weeks to out-of-town guests
• Buy a wedding gift for future spouse and gifts for attendants and helpers
• Finalize arrangements of accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests

ONE MONTH OR MORE BEFORE

• Purchase all accessories, shoes and lingerie for bridal gown
• Have beauty consultant do a trial run with bride’s hair and makeup
• Have final fitting for bridal gown and bridesmaids’ dresses
• Schedule appointment with The Seville to finalize the menu, wedding cake, linens and floor plan, etc..
• Complete change of address information for post office
• Have bridal portrait taken
• Have groomsmen registered and measured at the formal wear store
• Check with newspapers on wedding announcement requirements
• Finalize plans for rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
• Plan seating arrangements for the rehearsal dinner and reception
• Keep current with “Thank you” notes for shower and early wedding gifts

TWO WEEKS BEFORE

• Get marriage license. Be sure to bring all needed documents
• Inform or send rehearsal invitations including exact time and location to those who will attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
• Inquire about where the bride, groom and attend-ants will dress for the ceremony
• Review all details. Walk through the entire event considering things like parking, access for handi-capped guests, etc.
• Confirm all transportation plans
• Check in with The Seville, photographer, musicians, DJs, videographer, florist, etc. to confirm all arrangements
• Break in wedding shoes at home

ONE WEEK BEFORE

• Appoint someone to act as an “organizer” to handle any last minute problems
• Give a final guest count to The Seville 72 hours prior to wedding
• Confirm honeymoon arrangements
• Pack for the honeymoon
• Review final details for those in the wedding party

ONE DAY BEFORE

• Attend rehearsal dinner and give gifts to attendants
• Give the rings and clergy member’s fee to best man
• Organize gown, accessories, etc. to go to ceremony

ON THE WEDDING DAY

• Mail wedding announcements
• Get hair, makeup, etc. done
• Enjoy the Day!