Make your wedding planning worry free. Stay organized and on top of things with a detailed checklist. Print our checklist as a handy reference guide to keep in your purse. Create a notebook for ideas, fabric swatches and photos.
Six or More Months Ahead
- Determine your wedding style
- (formal, informal, small or big)
- Set budget
- Hire wedding coordinator
- Organize guestlist & addresses
- Finalize wedding date
- Reserve ceremony & reception site
- Select bridesmaids & groomsmen
- Buy dress & accessories
- Book officiant
- Book caterer
- Book florist
- Book music for ceremony & reception site
- Book photographer & videographer
- Order wedding cake
- Plan and book honeymoon
- Research hotes for out-of town guests
- Send save-the-date cards
Four to Six Months Ahead
- Arrange for rental chair, tables, tent etc…
- Hire transportation for wedding day
- Order invitations & related stationery
- Purchase wedding rings
- Purchase or rent groom’s attire
- Select bridesmaids & groomsmen attire
- Buy special lingerie & stockings
- Register for gifts
- Choose favors
- Buy gifts for wedding party
- Book a room for wedding night
- Book makeup & hair stylist
- Sign up for dance lessons
- Plan and book honeymoon
- Reserve hotels for out -of-town guests
Two to Four Months Ahead
- Consider menu ideas with caterer
- Revew service with officiant
- Select readings for ceremony
- Write wedding vows
- Select location for rehersal dinner
- Schedule date and time for rehersal dinner
- Mail invitations
One to Two Months Ahead
- Design & print programs
- Get mariage license & certifed copies
- Prepare name change documents
- Contact local newspaper for wedding announcements
- Write thank you notes as gifts arrive
- Buy guest book
Two Weeks Ahead
- Schedule final dress fitting
- Revew seating plans & write place cards
- Give guest count to caterer
- Review photo checklist with photographer
- Confirm where guests will be staying
- Make plans for welcome gifts and wedding itinerary and have delivered to their rooms
One Week Ahead
- Pick up dress
- Give wedding party specifc responsibilities
- Confirm details & final headcount with caterer
- Finalize seating plan
- Confirm honeymoon arrangements
- Pack for honeymoon
One Day Ahead
- Confirm transportation for wedding
- Mail wedding announcements
- Get manicure & pedicure
- Rehearse Ceremony
- Rehearsal dinner
- Prepare tip envelopes for officiants & vendors
Wedding day – Relax & Enjoy!
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