18-12 Months Before the Wedding

• Determine your budget and if the wedding will be formal or informal
• Choose a wedding and reception date and time
• Choose a location for the wedding ceremony and reception
• Select your wedding and reception location, by placing a deposit
• Visit your officiant or clergy with your fiancee
• Order your bridal gown
• Choose your wedding attendants
• Create a tentative invitation list, to help determine a number of guests
• Attend several bridal shows for ideas; decide on a theme or colors