A Wedding Checklist

So I've been reading a lot of wedding magazines and each one includes its own wedding countdown timeline (intimidating checklist included). Since I like lists and all things involving organization, I want to compile my own checklist that I can work on for the next eleven months (most of these come from Kentucky Bride and The Knot!).

1. Announce engagement
2. Pick a date
3. Set a budget
4. Decide on a venue
5. Choose bridal party
6. Collect pictures of dresses I like
7. Create guest list
8. Decide on wedding style/colors
9. Contract photographer
10. Plan engagement party
11. Hire caterer
12. Figure out alcohol situation
13. Book party rentals (tent, tables/chairs, etc..)
14. Select officiant
15. Choose florist/meet with to determine vision
16. Select musicians for ceremony and reception
17. Engagement photos
18. Throw engagement party in Northern KY
19. Decide on dress/veil and purchase
20. Decide on shoes and purchase
21. Choose bridesmaids dresses and order them
22. Look for honeymoon destinations
23. Compile list of names and addresses for invitations
24. Register for gifts
25. Launch wedding website
26. Send save the dates
27. Find hotel for out of town guests/block rooms
28. Choose attire for Abe and groomsmen
29. Book honeymoon
30. Choose transportation for wedding day
31. Figure out where bridal party will get ready day of
32. Cake tasting/select cake
33. Finalize guest list
34. Choose all invitations, thank you notes, etc and order them
35. Order return address stamp from Etsy
36. Plan rehearsal dinner/ book venue
37. Plan bridesmaids luncheon with Mom
38. Find info on marriage licenses
39. Meet with officiant and review vows
40. Choose any poems/music that will happen during the ceremony 
41. Make a list of people giving toasts 
42. Meet with photographer and discuss shots and locations
43. Purchase gifts for attendants
44. Purchase gift for Abe
45. Guestbook (?)
46. Verify accommodations for out of town guests
47. Order wedding favors
48. Select wedding bands
49. Purchase any accessories for wedding day (yay statement necklaces!) 
• Something old
• Something new
• Something borrowed
• Something blue
• Something monogrammed
50. Send invitations (two months prior to date)
51. Complete menu with caterer
52. Make appointment for trial of wedding day hair
53. Send wedding announcement to local newspapers
54. Schedule alterations for me and bridal party
55. Schedule appointments for hair treatments 
56. Confirm all orders with each vendor
57. Schedule final gown fitting
58. Make welcome baskets for out of town guests
59. Gather up gratuities for vendors 
60. Make wedding day emergency kit
61. Start breaking in shoes
62. Print menu cards/table cards/programs
63. Bachelorette party!
64. Have showers
65. Bury the bourbon (1 month prior to the date/time of wedding)
66. Bridesmaids luncheon/get mani/pedis
67. Distribute timeline/contacts to family/vendors
68. GET MARRIED! 

I'm sure I'll add more to the list as we get more into planning, but this is a good start! It seems like a lot...but it should be fun!