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Creating a master check list is one of the best ways to keep from feeling overwhelmed.
On average you will give yourself 9-12 months to plan for your wedding day.
12-9 Months prior to the wedding
- First Announce your engagement! - Send card to family and friends and a notice to your local newspaper.
- Set the date
- Determine your budget
- Create the initial guest list
- Research & reserve ceremony site and officiant
- Research & reserve reception site
- Select your wedding party attendants
- Get the gown!
- Choose your colors
- Select bridal party dresses, shoes & accessories
- Apply for or renew passports or visas as needed
- Research & select the essentials
- Florist
- Photographer & videographer
- DJ or Band
- Baker (the Cake)
- Caterer
- Finalize guest list
- Order invitations and other stationary
- Mail save the date cards
- Select/purchase/reserve attire for the groom and attendants
- Plan rehearsal dinner
- Meet with essential people
- Florist
- Photographer & videographer
- Ceremony musicians
- DJ/Band
- Baker
- Caterer
- Officiant
- Decorator - Sash Weddings
- Shop and order wedding rings
- Plan the honeymoon
- Arrange hotel /lodging accommodations for wedding night and out-of-town guests
- Book Transportation for wedding day
- Register for gifts
- Obtain a marriage license
- Assemble and address the invitations
- Buy shoes for your dress fitting & undergarments
- Purchase gift for the wedding party and others as appropriate
- send out newsletter to out-of-town guests
- Attend wedding showers, bachelorette party, etc. Do not for get hostess gift!
- Finalize menu items with caterer
- Order/make favors
- Finalize music for reception and ceremony
- Schedule appointment for dress fitting
- Schedule appointment for nails, makeup & hair
- Contact guests that have not responded
- Confirm ceremony details with officiant
- Finalize rehearsal dinner plans
- Finalize head count with caterer and figure out table layout and seating
- Complete menu cards, place cards, escort cards, table numbers, etc.
- Arrange final fitting for wedding gown & bridesmaid dresses
- Confirm honeymoon plans, tickets and reservations
- Provide attendants with a list of duties
- Pack for honeymoon - do not forget your passport!
- Pack for wedding night
- Pick up bride and groom attire
- Deliver favors, decoration and guest book to ceremony and reception locations
- Provide each member of your wedding party with a detailed schedule of events for your wedding day
- Review ceremony seating with ushers
- Hand out payments to selected vendors
