9-12 Months Before the Wedding

• Buy the engagement ring, and arrange for a special presentation.
• Discuss the wedding date and budget with your fiancée.
• Choose your best man and ushers. (One usher per 50 guests.)
• Select your wedding rings together.
• Plan the honeymoon.
• Help with the guest list.

6-9 Months Before the Wedding

• Join your fiancée as she registers your gift preference at Dillard's.
• Together with your fiancée, select formal wear for you and your groomsmen.

3-6 Months Before the Wedding

• Check the requirements for blood tests and the marriage license.
• Finalize honeymoon plans; get a passport or visa if needed.

2-3 Months Before the Wedding

• Start addressing your share of the wedding invitations.
• Reserve your wedding attire.
• Plan and make reservations for the rehearsal dinner. (The groom's family usually hosts this event.)
• Meet with the florist. (The groom traditionally pays for the bride's bouquet, all corsages and boutonnieres.)

6-8 Weeks Before the Wedding

• Choose gifts for groomsmen.
• Purchase a wedding gift for your bride.
• Purchase marriage license with fiancée and witnesses. (It's the groom's job to check on all details and requirements.)
• Adjust insurance policies to reflect new marital status.
• Pick up wedding rings.

2 Weeks Before the Wedding

• Check on honeymoon reservations and tickets.
• Purchase traveler's checks if needed.
• Arrange to move belongings into your new home (after you return from your honeymoon).

1 Week Before the Wedding >

• Give your marriage license and officiating person's fee to the best man.
• Present groomsmen's gifts at rehearsal dinner.
   

The Day of the Wedding

• Give wedding rings to the best man.
• Be sure travel tickets are with your change of clothes.
• Be sure both of you sign the wedding certificate and put it in a safe place before leaving on your honeymoon.
• Relax . . . and enjoy the celebration.