Wedding Planning Checklist
12 (+) Months Before the Wedding
Budget
Announce Engagement
Set the Date
Aproximate Guest Count
Determine Wedding Style
Hire a Planner
Book Ceremony
Reception Venues
Create Wedsite
10-11 Months Before the Wedding
​Vendors Selection
Book Officiant
Book Ceremony Musicians
Catering Service
Bar Selection
Photographer / Videographer
Music & Entertaining
Florist
Begin Writing Guestlist
Dress & Attire
8-9 Months Before the Wedding
Engagement Photos
Color Scheme
Send Save the Date Cards
Decoration Style
Select Bridesmaids Dresses
Party Dress Code
Determine Menu
6-7 Months Before the Wedding
Cake Tasting
Book Transportation
Create Gift Registry
Reserve Room Blocks
Have Mothers Select Dresses
Order Invitations
5 Months Before the Wedding
Make Honeymoon Arrangements
Book Hairstylist & MUA
Select Men’s Formalwear
Reserve Wedding Rentals
Order Stationary
4 Months Before the Wedding
Mail Invitations
Make Appointment with Planner
Finalize Guestlist
Finalize Menu with Caterer
Create Maps for Out of Town
Book Bridal Suite Guests
3 Months Before the Wedding
Timeline
Finalize Rehearsal Dinner
Review Musical Selections
Check Requirements for Marriage License
Make Appointment with Florist
Finalize Honeymoon Plans
2 Months Before the Wedding
Vendors follow up
Begin Recording Invitation Acceptances & Regrets / RSVP
All payments done
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7 Weeks Before the Wedding
Finalize Reception Details
Make Appointment with Planner
6 Weeks Before the Wedding
Confirm Rehearsal Date & Time
Finalize Ceremony Music
Finalize Ceremony & Reception Floor Plan
Have Wedding Gown Fitting
Order Favors
Catering final counting confirmation
5 Weeks Before the Wedding
Buy Wedding Accessory Items
Finalize Seating Plan
Review Ceremony details with Officiant
Order Place Cards for the Reception
3 Weeks Before the Wedding
Obtain Marriage License
Bachelorette Party
Provide Instructions to Videographer
Confirm Rentals
Provide Photographer with List of Photos to be Taken
Confirm Flowers & Arrangements with Florist
Attend Showers Given in Your Honor
Confirm Honeymoon Reservations
Confirm Hotel Arrangements
Prepare Welcome Packages
2 Weeks Before the Wedding
Have Final Gown Fitting
Follow Up with Guests Who Have Not RSVPed
Meet with Planner
Provide Caterer Guaranteed Count
Double Check ALL Service Providers
Pay Balances Due
Prepare Tips Envelopes For Your Vendors The Day Off
Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue
Check Weather
2 Days Before the Wedding
Provide All Personal Decor To Your Wedding Planner
Lay Everything Out
Make Sure Cars Involved Have Gas
1 Day Before the Wedding
Attend Rehearsal
Prepare Your Bag For The Hotel
Give Yourself Plenty of Time to Get Ready
Sleep!!
Day of the Wedding
Eat a Good Breakfast
Enjoy The Day!!
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