My overdue to-do List

Any suggestions from people who have already done this? How much of this is actually necessary? (By the way...anything with an ! next to it means it's overdue. Yikes!)

MY REMINDERS

THIS MONTHS TO DOS

		Start looking for an officiant who suits your style and spirit.
		Get organized! Start a notebook/file folder to house all your wedding-planning paperwork in one place.
		Choose a color scheme, if you so desire, taking into account the decor of the rooms/areas you have reserved for your ceremony and reception.
		Start investigating any ethnic customs or cultural traditions you might want to incorporate into your ceremony or reception.
		Finalize the guest list. Knot hint: When you’re done, make your life easy by entering everything into the Guest List Manager.
		Set up appointments with various florists to discuss options.
		Decide on and meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony structure and any religious requirements (such as counseling).
		Interview and get price lists from several wedding photographers and videographers.
		Book reception band or DJ, sign the contract, and send a deposit.
		If you plan to use frequent flyer miles to travel to your honeymoon destination, book your flight now.
		Start looking into registering for gifts. Knot Hint: Register from the comfort of your keyboard at The Knot Gift Registry.
		Reserve photographer and/or videographer, decide on a package, sign contract, and send deposit.
		Make sure your maid of honor and best man are aware of what you expect of them -- providing a list of their duties will help.
		Choose your florist and send a deposit to reserve their services.
		Register for your wedding gifts, and don't forget to include some choices appropriate for your upcoming bridal shower or engagement party as well.
		Set aside blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
		Purchase and send guests save-the-dates if your celebration is over a holiday weekend or at a faraway locale. Knot Hint: Make your life easier by creating and sending an online save-the-date.
		Book ceremony musicians and send deposit.
		Start planning the rehearsal dinner. Provide the host with contact information for your attendants and any other guests.
		Start working on your invitation wording and design.
		Finalize your invitation wording.
		Finalize menu and service details with caterer.
		Research and purchase wedding insurance, if necessary.
		Order your invitations and announcements (don't forget plenty of extra envelopes).
		Decide on a floral scheme, choose flowers, and negotiate prices with florist. Be sure to sign a contract outlining what you agreed upon.
		Start thinking about flower arrangement styles you like, and figure out what flowers will be in season on your wedding day.
		Grooms: Decide what style of formalwear you will be wearing.
		Reserve tables, chairs, and/or other rental equipment you'll need (unless caterer or site is taking care of it).
		Book a calligrapher (if you are using one).
		Grooms: Start looking to buy or rent tux, suit, or other formal attire.
		Book rehearsal-dinner site.
		Grooms: Start planning your groomsmen's attire: Tux or suit?
		Book hotel room for your wedding night.
		Compile packages for out-of-town guests with hotel reservation and city information, and mail them out.
		Grooms: Decide on your groomsmen's attire.
		Book your honeymoon flights (if not using frequent flyer miles) and make all your other travel reservations.
		Brides: Choose your bridesmaids' accessories (shoes, gloves, etc.) and either purchase or pass along purchasing information.
		Grooms: Give all of the groomsmen the information they need to buy and/or reserve their attire.
		Pick out or design a ketubah or other marriage contract required by your religion.
		Brides: Experiment with your beauty routine, self-tanners, and facials.
		If you haven't registered yet, be sure to do so before any upcoming prewedding parties. Knot Hint: At least get a few items on your list. See the selection at The Knot Gift Registry.
		Consider specific ceremony and reception decoration needs like a huppah, aisle runner, etc.
		Shop for and purchase wedding bands.