So your having a wedding. Are you ready? Do you have everything organized? Well if not I have compiled a list of all the things you need to take care of and the precise timing it should be done.

10-12 months before:

Announce your engagement

Arrange a meeting with both sides of the family

Decide on a wedding date

Discuss your budget with everyone involved in the wedding

If using a wedding planner ask around for recommendations and start the interview process

Look around for reception sites

Shop for your wedding gown

7-9 months before:

Choose a wedding party

Get your bridal registry started

Order your wedding gown

Select what type of food you are having and choose a catering service

Shop for bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen tuxedos

Hire a photographer and videographer

Choose your florist

Book your DJ or band

Shop around for your cake

Shop around for wedding rings

5-7 months before:

Order or make your wedding invitations

Hire your limousine driver or other transportation

Hire your best hair stylist

Compile a guest list

Start planning your honeymoon destination

Order your rings

2-4 months before:

Send out RSVP's

Arrange your rehearsal dinner

Get fitted for tuxedos

Meet with DJ or band to discuss ceremony and reception music

Order bridesmaid gifts and groomsmen gifts

Order your wedding cake

Order your wedding favors and place card holders

5-8 weeks before:

Decide on your makeup and do a quick check over wearing your headpiece

Make any alterations to your wedding dress

Call the clercks office to find out any special requirements for your marriage-license

Decide on any critical insurance information that might need changed

2-4 weeks before:

Confirm all the details with your DJ, florist, caterer and any other service you are booking

Decide on the seating arrangements

1 week before:

Give your caterer a final count of your wedding guests

Pack for your honeymoon

Split up simple tasks between friends such as transporting all reception and ceremony items

Write a nice toast

1 day before:

Take a deep breathe your almost there.