At 2 months out you should try to get as much done as possible. The earlier you get these things done, the easier and more relaxed your life will be around wedding time. Trust me you want to enjoy the week of your wedding, not be freaking out the whole time that you have all of these things to do and not enough time.
Get marriage license**
This is important for obvious reasons. Most marriage offices will allow you to get your license up to two months in advance, but some only do one month. Make sure you know what the rules are for your city, especially waiting periods. Some cities require a waiting period, where you can get your license but you have to wait X amount of days before you actually use it to get married. Make sure you have enough time to get the license and wait out the waiting period before the wedding.
Send out invitations**
Obviously you want to give your guests enough formal notice to make travel arrangements and plans. Usually, you want to give the guests a few weeks to respond, so you can get a final count for the venue, caterer etc. So start from the date you need to tell your vendors your final count. Add a week for calling up the guests that haven't responded yet. Then add about 2 weeks min. for the guests to respond, and a few days for mailing time and that will be the latest date you should send out the invites.
Purchase gifts for wedding party & parents
You should get gifts for the groomsmen, bridesmaids, and ushers. Parent gifts are usually given, but if they're not paying for anything, it's not a necessity. Gifts are usually given at the rehearsal dinner.
Make the seating chart*
You should have a seating chart or at least assigned tables unless you have a handful of guests. The seating chart can't really be completed until you receive the rsvps from the guests, but you should get this done as soon as the responses come in.
Finalize honeymoon plans*
If you're taking a honeymoon, finalize all reservations within these months. A few weeks before contact the hotels to confirm your reservation, especially if it is out of the country. Also, for international trips make sure you have your passport(in your madien name) and order any necessary travel accessories.
Plan rehearsal & dinner
If you're having a rehearsal dinner, plan the date and time of rehearsal, so the bridal party can plan to make it. Also, if going to a restaurant, make a reservation sooner than later, as most restaurants will need advanced notice of such a large party.
Have your final dress fittings*
Dress fittings should be done at 6, 4 and 2 weeks before the wedding. Make sure you are wearing the shoes, and undergarments that you will be wearing on the wedding day, as these will alter the shape of the dress and alterations needed.
Arrange Hair and Makeup trials
These trials are important so you know what you want and what you will be getting on your wedding day. If you are doing DIY make sure to pratice multiple times and start trying which makeup products will work on your wedding day.
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