• Decide on the type of wedding. How big? How formal?

• Set a tentative budget.

• Choose the date and time of ceremony and reception.

• Select the locations and make reservations.

• Make an appointment with the person who will perform the ceremony.

• Plan a guest list with names and addresses.

• Shop for your wedding rings.

• Shop for your dress and accessories.

• Pick your colors for the ceremony and reception.

• Choose your attendants, their dresses and accessories.

• Select photographer, transportation and caterer (if separate from reception location).

• Plan your honeymoon.

• Select The Sound Spectrum for your Disc Jockey Service.

• Announce your engagement.

• Register your gift preferences with Dillard's Bridal Registry.

• Choose a florist; consult with florist on floral needs and preferences.

• Order invitations and personal stationery. (Allow four weeks for delivery.

• Keep a record of all gifts received. (See the guest and gift lists in this section.)

• Send thank you notes immediately.

• Help mothers select their dresses.

• Check that all bridal attire has been ordered.

• Shop for your trousseau.

• Choose a baker for the wedding cake and groom's cake.

• Meet with you Sound Spectrum DJ to arrange events at Reception (first meeting).

• Start addressing the wedding invitations.

• Shop for such wedding accessories as toasting goblets, ring pillow and a garter.

• Confirm all ceremony and reception reservations.

• Arrange for the wedding rehearsal. The Sound Spectrum can provide Ceremony Music. If DJ is to perform Ceremony, contact him.

• Ask friends to help at the reception with the guest book or gifts.

• Confirm honeymoon plans; get passport or visa if needed.

• Confirm flower orders with florist.

• Mail the invitations.

• Have the final fitting on your wedding attire.

• Have your portrait taken; send announcement to the newspaper.

• Choose gifts for attendants.

• Arrange lodging for out-of-town guests.

• Purchase wedding album, guest book.

• Select the groom's wedding gift.

• Apply for marriage license with fiance and witness.

• Meet the Sound Spectrum DJ to review Reception plans.

• Give the final estimate of guests to the caterer.

• Check all final details: Baker, florist, photographer.

• Have your bridesmaids' luncheon; present bridesmaids' gifts.

• Pack for your honeymoon.

• Provide maps for out-of-town guests.

• Finale meeting with Sound Spectrum DJ to cover all remaining details. Everything should be done at this point.

• Have your hairdresser style your hair.

• Begin dressing one and one-half hours before the ceremony.

• Parents of the groom should be seated five minutes before the ceremony.

• The bride's mother should be seated immediately before the processional and before the aisle runner is rolled.

• Relax . . . and enjoy your special day.

• Finish thank you notes.

• If you are taking your husband's name, change driver's license, social security card, bank accounts and credit cards.

• Make an appointment with your Dillard's bridal consultant to make any needed exchanges.

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