Here is a timeline from proposal to the start of the honeymoon.

SIXTEEN TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING

Determine type of wedding (formal or information) and choose a date
Visit the clergy and review synagogue/church requirements
Determine size of the guest list
Determine your budget and division of expenses
Find a reception location and make reservations early
Select a wedding consultant
Select Wedding Gown

NINE TO SIX MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING

Choose your attendants
Choose a color theme
Choose attendant's dresses
Book your DJ
Book your caterer
Book your photographer
Book your videographer
Plan ceremony and reception music
Compile names and addresses for guest list

SIX TO FOUR MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING

Select a florist
Order invitations and party favors
Shop for bridal party tuxedos
Finalize arrangement for the church and ceremony
Make transportation arrangements
Plan honeymoon; visit travel agencies, make reservations
All deposits should be made and contracts signed
Put together ideas for bridal registry
Plan wedding decorations

THREE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING

Choose gifts for attendants, parents, helpers
Buy wedding rings
Order the wedding cake
Buy cake knife, toasting glasses, guest book & garter

TWO MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING

Make plans & reservations for wedding rehearsal & dinner
Reserve rooms for out-of-town guests
Address invitations/announcements
Invitations should be sent 4-6 weeks prior to wedding; announcements after wedding

ONE MONTH BEFORE WEDDING

Finalize details of every aspect of your wedding
Confirm honeymoon reservations
Have final fittings for you and your attendant's dresses
Get marriage license
Ask a friend or relative to take charge of guest book at reception
Pick up wedding rings
Purchas gift for fiance (not mandatory!)

TWO WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING

Complete your trousseau
Prepare wedding announcement to send to newspapers
Contact guests who have not responded

ONE WEEK BEFORE WEDDING

Pick up your gown, attendants' dresses & accessories
Confirm details with all participants and inform them of any changes
Pack for honeymoon
Make sure you have all wedding attire, rings & marriage license
Have rehearsal and dinner
Have nails done
Give final guest count to reception facility or caterer
Get a massage

WEDDING DAY

Have hair & make-up done
Take marriage license and rings to ceremony site
Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is to begin