Planning Checklist



Planning Checklist

12 Months or More

← Select date and time

← Decide on theme and style of wedding

← Choose a color theme

← Select and reserve location for ceremony and reception

← Settle on a budget

← Contact and book the officiant

← Start guest list

← Decide on wedding party

9-12 Months

← Start interviewing, pricing and booking vendors (photographer, videographer, florist, cake maker, musicians)

← Visit your officiant

← Complete your guest list

← Pick out tuxedos

← Shop for wedding dress

← Obtain passports if needed

← Shop for rings

6-9 Months

← Register for gifts

← Start planning honeymoon

← Finalize vendor contracts

← Shop and order for bridesmaid, flower girl dresses

← Shop and order invitations

4-5 Months

← Register for gifts

← Ask attendants to submit measurements

← Schedule and reserve rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

← Arrange any required premarital classes

← Book a block of rooms at a hotel for guests

← Choose cake design and flavors

← Confirm honeymoon reservations

3 Months

← Make appointment with hair dresser

← Finalize flowers, catering, music list, photo list

← Plan or purchase wedding favors

← Shop for attendant gifts

← Purchase undergarments and arrange for a fitting

2 Months

← Address and mail invitations

← Get marriage license

← Purchase guest book, toasting glasses, ring bearer pillow, flower girl basket

← Create a wedding day schedule and distribute to vendors

← Purchase or make wedding programs

1 Month

← Have final fitting

← Finalize vows

← Send invitations for rehearsal and rehearsal dinner

1-2 Weeks

← Arrange any necessary bridal party transportation

← Break in wedding shoes

← Make final payments to vendors

← Confirm arrival times for all vendors

← Pack for honeymoon

← Send wedding schedule, maps, etc. to wedding party

← Place fee for officiant in sealed envelope

← Give final guest count to caterer

← Assemble programs and favors

← Prepare emergency kit for wedding day

← Prepare baskets for bathrooms at the reception

← Prepare a list of things not to forget for the ceremony

← Delegate wedding day tasks

1 Day

← Get manicure and pedicure

← Give officiant fee to best man for delivery

← Give wedding rings to best man and maid of honour

← Pack everything for ceremony and reception

← Finish packing for honeymoon

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