Well, in Colombia we use to send the invitations like 1 month before the wedding, we also make a list of what we need and we published that in a mall, so the people can go there and ask for the things they can buy as a gift to the couple. We have stag night. The wedding beggins with the wedding march, the bride's father takes the bride to the altar and there they say "Si Acepto" (Yes, I do). Then we have the reception where we gather and we talk to the newlywed. At the end of the reception the bride throws the bouquet and a man takes the garter out. After the ceremony, the couple goes to the honeymoon. That's all.
What are weddings like in your country?