Reddit mentions of The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day

Mandy Weiss says to order the dresses 4-6 months before the wedding. I highly recommend her book: The Wedding Book. It literally goes over absolutely everything, and has a whole chapter on how to dress your ladies.

I really liked The Wedding Book. Lots of lists and even stickers in the back to use as tabs!

I have an ebook of this, not the hard copy, but I am finding http://www.amazon.com/The-Wedding-Book-Big-Your/dp/0761139605 to be very, very thorough. The reviews about it not being helpful for small weddings are a bit off-base, too, so even if your wedding is smaller/more affordable I think it's still helpful. You'll just have some sections to skip if your wedding is less complex.

I actually find it overwhelmingly comprehensive at the moment, but it has brought up things that wouldn't have occurred to me. There are two pretty detailed timelines, one for a year-long engagement and one for shorter engagements, and for each vendor there's a checklist of things you should ask them about. I guess there's a companion ring-bound organizer, too, if you're into that. I haven't personally bought it so I don't know how helpful it is, but based on having read some of the book I like the author's approach and she knows her stuff.

Buy this book! It was my favorite resource. I was able to plan my wedding in less than 6 months.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Wedding-Book-Big-Your/dp/0761139605

First, parents, then I asked my only sister to be my MOH, called my best friends and bridesmaids... then told the world on facebook.

Go to amazon and buy this book. My co-worker bought it for me and it has helped me so much in my planning. Also, pinterest works wonders for organizing all of your ideas and your bridal party can look there and learn what you are envisioning for your special day! :) I hope this helps!