CHECKLIST
Nine or more months before:
- Think about type of wedding you want. Formal/informal, big/small, day/night
- Select wedding date and time
- Reserve wedding, rehearsal, reception sites
- Discuss and set a tentative budget
- Determine number of guests and gather addresses
- Find Wedding Gown and accessories
- Choose Attendants, bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, flower girls, jr. bridesmaids, etc.
- Select a wedding consultant
- Plan for honeymoon
- Talk to officiant about pre-marital requirements
Six to Nine Months before:
- Choose a color theme
- Pick out attendants dresses and accessories
- Create bridal registries
- Select a florist
- Select a caterer and start tasting food
- Shop for rings
- Reserve all necessary rental supplies
- Select and reserve a photographer, videographer, DJ or Band
- Plan wedding and reception music
- Send save the date cards, if using
Four to Six Months Before:
- Order invitations and all related stationery (thank yous, invites, announcements)
- Decide on favors and begin preparing or order
- Complete Guest List
- Check state requirements for marriage license
- Select a Baker and order cakes
- Choose and reserve all men’s attire
- Finalize arrangements with church and/or all locations and pay any deposits and sign all contracts for vendors
- Plan décor for the reception and ceremony.
- Book a room for the wedding night
- Arrange for wedding day and night transportation
- Reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests
Two to three months before:
- Address invitations and mail six weeks in advance
- Confirm all ceremony details
- Schedule rehearsal and dinner
- Finalize honeymoon plans and make transportation arrangements
- Select gifts for all attendants and helpers
- Purchase guest books, toasting glasses, etc.
- Write vows
- Finalize menu with caterer
- Choose readings for ceremony
- Try out hair and makeup
- Write Thank-you notes as gifts arrive
One month before:
- Get blood test (if required) and marriage license
- Finalize all arrangements with locations and vendors
- Confirm honeymoon reservations
- Finalize rehearsal times and dinner
- Send wedding announcement to newspaper
- Design and have programs printed
- Gather information needed to change your name (if you intend too)
- Send change of address forms to post office
Two Weeks Before:
- Finish addressing announcements for mailing after wedding
- Pick up wedding rings
- Meet with photographer, videographer, and DJ/entertainer
- Contact guests who have not responded
- Have final dress fitting with all accessories
- Begin seating plan with place cards if necessary
- Notify caterer of guest count
- Write any toasts for rehearsal or reception
One Week Before:
- Confirm details with all participants
- Review all details and time tables with vendors
- Pack for honeymoon
One Day Before:
- Have manicure and pedicure
- Rehearse ceremony
- Prepare all tip and payment envelopes for vendors
Wedding Day:
- Relax and have a wonderful day!
- Be sure to take your marriage license and rings to ceremony site.
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