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Wedding checklist: 3 months before

Three months out is the last calm stretch. The personal pieces belong here: the songs, the rings and your vows, which are easier to write with weeks to spare than the night before. It's also when to check your marriage license rules, so there are no surprises later.

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The 7 tasks for 3 months before

  1. Mail save the dates

    The last safe moment to mail them, if they haven't gone yet.

  2. Schedule second dress fitting

    Book the second fitting once the first alterations are done.

  3. Create song list

    Pick the must-plays, the do-not-plays and the ceremony music.

  4. Plan wedding favors

    Decide whether you're giving favors, and order them if you are.

  5. Start writing vows

    Start now; it's much easier with weeks to spare.

  6. Purchase wedding rings

    Order the rings now, leaving time for sizing and engraving.

  7. Finalize floral arrangements

    Confirm the bouquets, centerpieces and ceremony flowers with your florist.

These are the tasks in the “3 months before” group of the free wedding checklist. Put in your wedding date there and each one gets its own due date, with anything already late marked overdue.

What should already be done

This stage leans on these. If one is still open, do it first.

And the rest of the earlier groups: 12+ months before, 10-11 months before, 8-9 months before, 6-7 months before, 4-5 months before. Anything left over can still be caught up.

Questions

What should I do 3 months before the wedding?
The checklist has 7 tasks for this stage: mail save the dates, schedule second dress fitting, create song list, plan wedding favors, start writing vows, purchase wedding rings and finalize floral arrangements.
What should already be done by 3 months out?
The tasks this stage depends on: book entertainment, decide theme & style, order save the dates, collect guest addresses, book florist and schedule dress fittings. Anything else left from earlier groups can still be caught up.
When should we check the marriage license requirements?
About three months out. Rules differ by state, province and county, and some need documents you have to order, like a certified birth certificate or a divorce certificate. Our wedding legal paperwork guide covers the steps.