Three months before (by December 20)

• Finalize the menu and the flowers
  We have our menu (chicken with artichoke, prime rib, and goat cheese ravioli—can I have all three?) and our flowers.
• Order favors, if desired
  We'd like to do favors, but have opted not to in order to keep the budget under control.
• Create a toast makers' list
  We are still thinking about this one. The Best Man, my dad... we have to decide if we want a bit of "open mic", but we don't plan to insist on anyone else speaking. ;)
• Finalize readings
  We are only sure about the Khalil Gibran reading, but not who we will ask to read it!
• Purchase the rings
  Done and done. I love them!
• Finalize order of the ceremony and reception
  The ceremony is pretty much written; the reception needs some work.
• Print menu cards and programs
  It's not done yet, but it will be finished before I start the spring semester.
• Purchase undergarments and visit dressmaker for second fitting
  I have my undergarments... but my dress is still not in. :-/
• Send schedule to vendors
  I still need to come up with this schedule thing.