Congratulations on your engagement! As you get ready for the big day there are a lot of decisions to be made. Use the following checklist adapted from My Wedding Planner available at Formal Sales & Rentals to help you plan your wedding day.

• Determine your budget and the size and style of your wedding
• Choose the ceremony and reception site
• Set the date
• Make your guest list
• Choose your attendants
• Choose a caterer
• Meet with your wedding officiant to discuss your marriage ceremony
• Select your wedding gown
• Select your bridal attendants' attire
• Hire musicians for your wedding ceremony and select the music
• Hire a band or disc jockey for your reception

• Order your wedding invitations and other stationery items
• Finalize your guest list
• Select a florist
• Select a photographer
• Select a videographer
• Select men's attire
• Mothers select their dresses
• Register with a gift registry
• Coordinate lodging for guests
• Plan your honeymoon and make reservations with a travel agent

• Check requirements for your marriage license
• Order your wedding cake
• Address your wedding invitations and announcements
• Plan the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner
• Arrange transportation for the day of the wedding
• Choose gifts for your wedding party and for each other
• Plan a bridesmaids' luncheon or tea
• Have a bachelor party
• Select optional wedding accessories and favors
• Decide on hairstyle and makeup
• Take dance lessons or rent a video to practice dancing for your wedding day

• Consider what your married name will be
• Organize the receiving line
• Plan seating arrangements for reception
• Record each gift
• Keep up with your thank-you notes
• Have final fittings for all wedding attire
• Plan your going-away outfit

• Give caterer final guest count
• Pack suitcases for your honeymoon
• Double check with groom on the marriage license and rings

• Relax, enjoy and keep a sense of humor!