The question has been popped and now it's time to start planning for your big day. Here's a month-by-month checklist to help you create the wedding you want.

Ten to twelve months before

– Discuss wedding budget

– Announce engagement

– Decide wedding date

– Decide on wedding gown and accessories

– Create guest list

– Book wedding/reception location and determine wedding theme

– Choose members of the wedding party and plan their attire

– Book photographer and arrange for music

– Discuss wedding flowers

– Decide on clergy/officiant

– Choose type of headpiece and veil

– Decide on wedding cake

– Create a user name on theknot.com

eight to ten months before

– Make transportation arrangements to and from the wedding

– Discuss hair and makeup plans

– Shop for mother of the bride's attire

– Plan the groom's and men's attire

– Plan invitations and announcements

– Discuss the service with clergy/officiant

– Start health regime

– Finalize honeymoon plans and make reservations

– Order or make plans to make wedding cake

– Determine decorations for reception

– Schedule a tasting with caterer

– Meet with caterer and decide on style of service and menu

Three to six months before

–  Choose bridal registry and gift wish list

– Select wedding rings

– Plan bridesmaids' party and select gifts

– Book photographer and videographer

– Plan rehearsal dinner

– Purchase gifts for groomsmen

– Find or make a guest book

– Plan altar decorations

– Plan pew decorations

– Decide on linens and place cards

– Determine centerpieces for reception tables

– Find accessories for flower girl and ring bearer

– Write vows

– Send out save-the-date cards to out-of-town guests

One to three months before

– Plan all last-minute decorations for the reception

– Review attendant duties with wedding party

– Confirm rehearsal dinner plans

– Mail invitations four to six weeks before wedding date

– Purchase or make any last-minute items for the wedding or honeymoon

One week before

– Pick up marriage license

– Pack for honeymoon

– Make wedding favors

– Find a day to pamper yourself

– Write checks for wedding services

– Write thank-you notes to parents and those helping with the wedding

Wedding day

– Get adequate sleep the night before

– Load luggage for honeymoon

– Enjoy the day!

After the wedding

– Mail thank-you notes for wedding gifts

– Send out change-of-address cards

– Compose a wedding memorabilia album