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You have completed Part One of your wedding planning schedule. You've already done a lot for your wedding all on your own and saved some money along the way. Are you ready for more do-it-yourself wedding tips? Read on and stay organized with Part Two of the Do It Yourself Wedding Planning Schedule.

8 Months Before

Arrange Photography

For a do-it-yourself wedding, you have a few different options when it comes to photography. You can hire a professional, you can ask a friend or relative to take photos or you can enlist your wedding guests to take photos using disposable cameras. If you decide to have a professional or a close friend take your wedding pictures, you should make arrangements now. If you want to go the disposable camera route, go ahead and purchase the cameras as soon as you know the size of your guest list.

Set up Reception and Ceremony Rentals

Since you're not using a big reception hall for your wedding, you'll need to arrange for all of the chair and table rentals involved. Ask your contact at the ceremony and reception space to see what they provide and then start looking to fill in the gaps. When you reserve the rental equipment, be sure to find out if set up and break down is included – that's probably not the kind of thing that you want to be doing yourself if you can help it.

Book Officiant

Whether you use your lifetime family pries or a non-denominational officiant, you should know that the best and most charismatic officiants book up quickly. Reserve your officiant as soon as you find one that you and your fiance like.

Select Attendants

Choose your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Keep in mind that you'll need people in these positions that will be reliable when you need their help to make wedding favors or pack wedding gifts into your getaway car.

Order Bridesmaids Gowns

Gather your bridesmaids and head to the bridal store to select bridesmaids gowns. If the gowns will be made by a seamstress, select patterns and arrange for each bridesmaid to be measured for her dress.

Browse for Wedding Rings

Look online or go to your jeweler and check out different wedding ring styles. If you want something special, order it now. Engraving or special designs can take months to arrive. Otherwise, just get an idea of ​​what's out there at this point.

6 Months Before

Arrange Wedding Day Transportation

Whether you're hiring a limo service or borrowing a friend's sports car for the wedding, you need to arrange your wedding day transportation in advance. If you want to use a limo service, consider using an "airport" limo service. Do not mention that the limo is for your wedding and you'll save a few bucks.

Reserve Men's Attire

Make an appointment and have your fiance and his groomsmen get fitted for formal wear. During the fitting, you can decide on accessories like vests or handkerchief. If you are using more casual wear for your wedding, let the groomsmen know what they need to purchase.

Find Invitation Wording

Since you're going with do-it-yourself wedding invitations , you'll need to find your own invitation wording. There are lots of resources to help you along. Check out a wedding book from your local library or do an internet search. If you have a special family situation, be specific when you do your internet search. Try to use the right word, but remember nobody is going to double check your etiquette.

Register for Gifts

The 6 month mark is a good time to register for gifts. Go to a few of your favorite stores with your fiance and choose the items that you want to register for. Pick items at many different price points and be practical when choosing patterns and colors. You do not want to end up with a jumble of different objects that do not really go together.

Now you're halfway done with your wedding planning and you've already saved a lot of money by doing it on your own. If you keep with the schedule, there's no reason why doing it yourself can not be a breeze. Stay tuned for Part Three of the Do It Yourself Wedding Planning Schedule.

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Source by Elizabeth Reuth