I remember looking at as many as 10 general planning checklists and wishing there was one, just one, that included everything I would need to remember to do. To save you the time and the trouble, we have compiled our own list that should include everything.

Event Checklist

9-6 Months Before Event
  Purchase Wedding Gown
  Purchase Wedding Jewlrey
  Choose Wedding Attendants
  Choose Wedding Color(s)
  Choose Attire for Attendants
  Compile Guest Address/Email/Phone List
  Book Wedding and Reception Location
  Meet With Rental Coampanies for Chairs, Tents, etc.
  Book or Decide on Catering
  Book or Decide on Photography
  Book or Decide on Music
  Book or Decide on Videographer

6-4 Months Before Event
  Have Gowns Fitted
  Purchase Wedding Shoes
  Purchase Wedding Lingere
  Purchase Garter
  Purchase Veil
  Book or Decide on Flowers
  Register For Gifts
  Make or Order Invitations/Announcements/Thank You Cards
  Make or Order Decorations and Party Favors
  Meet with Officiant/Clergy Member
  Book or Decide on Transportation
  Plan and Book Honeymoon

3 Months Before Event
  Choose Gifts for Wedding Party, Parents, Each Other
  Buy Wedding Rings
  Do a Hair and Makeup Run-Through
  Order the Wedding Cake
  Buy Cake Serving Pieces
  Buy Guest Book and Pen

2 Months Before Event
  Play Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
  Reserve a Block of Rooms for Guests
  Address Invitations and Announcements
  Send Invitations
  Buy Cake Serving Pieces
  Buy Guest Book and Pen

1 Month Before Event
  Finalize all Details
  Confirm all Reservations
  Decide on Seating
  Have Final Fittings
  Get Marriage License

2 Weeks Before Event
  Prepare Wedding Announcement for Newspspers
  Contact Guests Who Haven't Responded
  Host Bridesmaid's Party
  Pack for Honeymoon
  Make Wedding Emergency Kit

1 Week Before Event
  Have Wedding Attire Pressed
  Reconfirm all Details
  Have Rehearsal and Dinner
  Get Nails Done
  Give Final Guest Count to Caterer
  Get a Good Night's Sleep Before Wedding Day

Day of Event
  Eat Breakfast
  Do Something Relaxing
  Mail Wedding Announcements
  Have Hair and Makeup Done
  Give Rings and Marriage License to Best Man
  Get Dressed
  Relax and Enjoy this Wonderful Day