2 - 6 Weeks Prior To The Wedding

Confirm hotel reservations for out-of-town guests; prepare any welcome notes or gifts

Confirm reservations for wedding night accommodations

Confirm musicians and/or disc jockey; provide list of musical requests

Confirm photographer/videographer; provide list of must-have shots; set photography start time

Consult with venue coordinator for cake and flower delivery times

Confirm cake delivery with pastry chef

Confirm floral delivery with florist

Confirm transportation arrangements

Begin to plan seating arrangements for reception guests

Make place cards for guests

Write toasts for the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception 

Contact local newspaper about requirements for a wedding announcement

Prepare and mail final payments to all vendors

Write out any checks/thank-yous to be distributed at the event and put them in sealed envelopes

Assign someone to distribute checks at the event

Ask someone to take charge of transporting gifts at the end of the event

Determine if one of your health plans has better couple coverage; make arrangements accordingly

Arrange for someone to return rented items