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Wedding checklist: 6-7 months before

Around six months out, anything with a long lead time gets ordered: a made-to-order dress can take four to six months, and rentals and transport for a busy date go early. The ceremony itself starts taking shape now too.

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The 8 tasks for 6-7 months before

  1. Order custom wedding dress

    Made-to-order dresses can take four to six months before alterations.

  2. Schedule dress fittings

    Book the fittings when you order, working back from the date.

  3. Plan ceremony details

    Order of service, readings, music, who walks in when.

  4. Choose bridesmaids' dresses

    Give the wedding party time to order and alter theirs.

  5. Book wedding transportation

    Book cars or shuttles now, using the research from last month.

  6. Finalize catering & tasting

    Choose the menu after the tasting, and confirm what's included.

  7. Choose rental items

    Tables, chairs, linens, tableware: anything the venue doesn't supply.

  8. Book rehearsal dinner venue

    Reserve a place for the rehearsal dinner the night before.

These are the tasks in the “6-7 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. Anything left over can still be caught up.

Questions

What should I do 6 to 7 months before the wedding?
The checklist has 8 tasks for this stage: order custom wedding dress, schedule dress fittings, plan ceremony details, choose bridesmaids' dresses, book wedding transportation, finalize catering & tasting, choose rental items and book rehearsal dinner venue.
What should already be done by 6 months out?
The tasks this stage depends on: choose wedding date, book ceremony & venue, schedule tastings & caterer, confirm ceremony officiant, choose bridal party, shop wedding attire and research transportation options. Anything else left from earlier groups can still be caught up.
Is 6 months too late to order a wedding dress?
It's close. Many made-to-order dresses take four to six months plus alterations, so order now or ask about rush fees, sample sales or ready-to-wear. Set the fitting dates when you order.