This checklist will help the you in planning the most important day of your life. Feel free to print it out and give copies to those helping to plan your wedding.

One Month

• Confirm all arrangements and contracts.
• Mail invitations so they will arrive three weeks before the wedding.
• Pick up wedding rings.
• Arrange for transportation to ceremony and from ceremony to reception.
• Attend final fittings.
• Have your hair and makeup done as you would like to have it on your wedding day. Schedule any tanning, manicures, etc.
• Purchase guest book and keepsake album.
• Contact your insurance agent about naming your fiancé as beneficiary on your life insurance, will, and auto policies, and buying homeowners' and floater insurances to protect wedding gifts.
• Open joint checking and savings accounts. Decide on a budget and savings program. Discuss them with your financial representatives.
• Write thank you notes as gifts are received.

2 Weeks

• Get marriage license.
• Give caterer final guest count. Don't forget the wedding party, photographer and DJ!
• Arrange to have your gown pressed and delivered.
• Arrange to change your name on driver's license, social security card, credit cards, bank accounts, insurances, etc.
• Make arrangements for moving into your new home.

1 Week

• Pack for honeymoon.
• Give bridesmaids' luncheon/party and give attendant gifts.
• Confirm directions, housing, and timetables with attendants.
• Brief head usher of any special seating arrangements.
• Arrange for rental returns.
• Prepare wedding day fees.

1 Day Before

• Pack the "Going-to-church" bag, and an "emergency" bag.
• Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
• Find a quiet moment to give your fiancé his wedding gift.

The Wedding Day

• Have a nice relaxed breakfast. You'll need it!
• Have hair and make-up done.
• Relax and let the planning take care of itself. Most of all, enjoy!

Honeymoon Health
A honeymoon is when you need to be fit and rearing to go - so you need to make sure your health doesn't suffer in any way.

• If hot and humid places make you feel ill - don't choose a tropical destination for your honeymoon. Or if you feel run down in the cold places - make sure you head in the opposite direction. Choose your honeymoon destination with care.
• Take care to keep your body well hydrated. Don't spend long hours in the sun, and make sure you drink plenty of water. Dehydration is just as possible to cold dry climate. Often tiredness and fatigue are caused by dehydration. If you're feeling tired, increase your water intake.
• You're giddy with joy. Don't let that make you careless when you're driving or walking up a mountain or when you go swimming. Most accidents happen due to a minute of carelessness.
• Pay special attention to personal hygiene. Negligence of such vital issues not only be distasteful and unattractive, but can also pose major health problems.
• Urinary infection is fairly common among newly married girls. This problem is caused due to cystitis - you need to drink plenty of water and consult a good doctor.
• Contraception. Unless you want a baby as soon as possible, make sure you've dealt with this issue - and you're well prepared. You could be allergic to some forms of contraception. It's considered wise to consult a doctor before your wedding and discuss the various pros and cons.
• Take your regular medication along. And your vitamin tablets too. There is no point in ignoring your asthma or diabetes or migraine. It would only play spoil sport during your honeymoon.
• Visiting some countries would need inoculation shots - don't ignore them. Some of the diseases found in Africa and Asia could plague you for the rest of your life.

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