Eight months to one year prior...

Have a meeting between the two families

Make an anouncement in local papers about the engagement.

Choose your attendents

Place an order for the Bride's gown.

Place an order for accessories.

Decide on and order attendents'gowns.

Pick your caterer.

Order your wedding cake and the top.

Choose your florist.

Choose a photographer.

Choose a videographer.

Choose a decorator.

Decide on ceremonial music.

Decide on reception entertainment.

Look into honemoon options.

Order passport, visa or birth certificate

Discuss and plan the reception.