6-12 Months Prior ~ Purchase dress, headpiece, shoes and accessories. By the six month mark, you should have purchased the major components of your bridal ensemble. Start your weight maintenance program...after all, now that you've bought the dress, you have to fit into it.  A regular "maintenance" program will also work wonders to relieve the stress of your wedding planning.  Buy and use yoga tapes,  walk your pet, take an aqua-fit class or any other fitness routine that you find relaxing.  Try to do this for 20 minutes a day at least every other day. Purchase your going away outfit.  You should also purchase your wedding day lingerie as you are going to want to wear it at all of your future dress fittings. 

4-6 Months Prior ~  Remember to take into account the cut of your dress and how many hours you will have to spend in the lingerie.  Not a good time to start wearing something with "boning" if your not used to torture devices!  Now is the time to start experimenting with your hair.  How do you see yourself on your wedding day? Should you be growing your hair, getting it cut into a specific style?  Schedule an appointment with your stylist, take your headpiece and all of those magazine clippings of hair styles.  Work with your stylist to get the right look for you.

3 Months Prior ~ Start shopping for your trousseau and honeymoon clothes.  Get a manicure and pedicure.  Your hands are going to be well photographed on wedding day so start getting them in shape.  Establish a skin care routine.  You don't want to start with a new product just prior to your big day and find out that it gives you hives, or worse, blemishes.   If you are one of those women with perfect skin and have never used a moisturizer, now would be a good time to start.  One day you will have to use these products so this is a good time to start the practice. 

1-2 Months Prior ~ Have a make-up artist do a trial run.  It's wise to start this early and plan it on a day when you have another special function to attend.  Not only will you look great for the event, but you will also be able to test drive the products that they applied. Many department store cosmetic counters offer this service free with the hope that you will buy some of their products.  If you plan on doing your own make-up on your wedding day, we suggest that you take your maid-of-honor with you for your makeover so that she can help you recreate the look.  With one month left, you should schedule your final fittings for your dress.

1 Month Prior ~ Practice makes perfect.  Practice your hairstyle with your headpiece, practice your make-up, get another professional manicure.  During this manicure you should choose your nail polish color and treat yourself to a paraffin wax treatment. 

2 Weeks Prior ~ Have your final dress fitting.  Take along your headpiece, shoes, lingerie, jewelry and accessories so that you can get the full picture.  Break in your wedding shoes at home.  Give yourself a facial.  If you can afford it...have a mini spa day and let a professional pamper you.  If you color your hair, now is the time to refresh your color. 

The Day Before ~ Get a manicure and pedicure.  Go on!  You deserve it!  Having this done can also be a great stress buster before the big day.

On the Wedding Day ~ Have a massage in the morning.  This will give you time to relax and reflect before your big event.  Take a long bath.  Eat at least one small meal, you don't want to pass out at the alter.  Have your hair and make-up done a few hours before the ceremony.  If at all possible, have your stylist and make-up artist come to you.  This will  prevent any "weather" damage.  Start dressing one to two hours before the ceremony and do any necessary make-up touches.  Take deep breaths and enjoy the moment!  All of the planning is over, it's time to enjoy the blessed event!