Wedding
Checklist
I’m getting married! Hurray! Now where do I
start? How long should I wait before sending out invitations? When
should we start shopping for tuxes? How much notice does the
reception hall need? We have to get centerpieces and gifts and
liquor. We understand…your list of things to do is spiraling out of
control. You can’t seem to wrangle together all the mini-lists
you’ve made on post-it’s, receipts, and notebooks. It’s frustrating
and difficult to keep track of the many things you need to so before
the Big Day. For your convenience, we offer a simple, easy-to-follow
checklist. We suggest printing out a copy or two and crossing off
items as they are completed. We’ve broken it down into timeline
format so that you’re not overwhelmed with doing everything right
now. Some things need to be done today, and some things can wait a
month or two. Give yourself a break and handle your to-do list in
bite-sized pieces. Don’t stress…relax & enjoy the ride.
8-12 months Before the Wedding
- Choose a Date for the Wedding
- Create a Budget
- Set-up an appointment with your Clergyman/Officiant
- Begin working on a Guest list
- Research a Photographer
- Decide on the time & location of your ceremony
- Research Florists and collect quotes
- Research Band/DJ’s and collect quotes
- Begin shopping for a Wedding Gown
- Select your Bridal Party
- Set up your Gift Registry
- Research Caterers and collect quotes
- Decide on wedding color scheme
- Pick out bridesmaid dresses
- Begin planning the Honeymoon
5-7 months Before the Wedding
- Order Save-the-Dates, Invitations, Programs & Thank you cards
- Finalize your Guest List
- Choose your Florist, Band/DJ, and Caterer
- Pick out Tuxes
- Reserve a Limo/transportation for the Wedding Day
- Decide & Order a Wedding Cake
2-4 months before the Wedding
- Finalize details of the Reception with the Catering company and Hall
- Go over details of Ceremony with your Clergyman/Officiant
- Go over your finalized Guest List
- Make reservations for Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner
- Verify services & make deposits for all Vendors
- Have you Wedding Gown fitted & finalized
- Begin shopping for gifts for your Bridal Party
1 Month before the Wedding
- Mail your Invitations
- Pick out your Wedding Bands
- Decide on music selections for the Reception
- Inform Bridal Party of Rehearsal & dinner plans
- Verify with vendors of any last-minute changes
- Apply for your Marriage License
- Make Hotel Reservations for your out-of-town guests
1-2 Weeks before the Wedding day
- Notify local newspapers of your upcoming nuptials
- Schedule your hair/nail/makeup appointments with salon
- Pack for the Honeymoon
- Give close family & friends some of your overflow tasks (They are
happy to help)
The Big Day
- Smile,
Relax,
Enjoy,
Breathe
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