Planning Your Ensemble
You’ll want to start shopping for your dress as soon as possible: Make your final decision—and place an order—at least six months before the wedding. Once you’ve settled on the gown, select your veil, shoes, handbag, jewelry, gloves, and undergarments. If your maid of honor or a bridesmaid will bustle your gown after the ceremony, she should attend your final dress fitting, so the seamstress can show her the technique.

If you are having your hair and makeup professionally done, choose a stylist early, and make appointments for both your wedding day and a trial run one to two months beforehand.

Since your new wedding band is sure to draw attention, have your engagement ring cleaned so it sparkles beside the band, and treat yourself to a manicure just before the wedding.