Wedding Planning Checklist

Here’s a comprehensive wedding planning checklist to help you stay organized and on track as you prepare for your special day. Customize it based on your specific needs and timeline:

12-18 Months Before:

1. Set a Budget:
   • Determine your budget and allocate funds to various aspects of the wedding.
2. Create a Guest List:
   • Draft a preliminary guest list to estimate the size of your wedding.
3. Select a Date and Venue:
   • Choose a wedding date and book a venue that accommodates your guest count.
4. Hire a Wedding Planner:
   • Consider hiring a wedding planner if needed.
5. Research and Book Key Vendors:
   • Start researching and booking essential vendors such as a photographer, videographer, caterer, and florist.
6. Choose Bridal Party:
   • Select your bridesmaids, groomsmen, and other members of the bridal party.

9-12 Months Before:

7. Order Save-the-Dates:
   • Design and order save-the-date cards.
8. Find a Wedding Dress:
   • Begin shopping for and order your wedding dress.
9. Book Officiant:
   • Secure an officiant for the ceremony.
10. Plan Honeymoon:
    • Research and plan your honeymoon.
11. Create Wedding Website:
    • Build a wedding website to share details with guests.
12. Finalize Guest List:
    • Confirm your guest list.
13. Register for Gifts:
    • Create a wedding registry.

6-9 Months Before:

14. Order Invitations:
    • Design and order wedding invitations.
15. Book Entertainment:
    • Arrange for music or entertainment during the ceremony and reception.
16. Plan Rehearsal Dinner:
    • Coordinate the rehearsal dinner details.
17. Arrange Transportation:
    • Book transportation for the wedding day.
18. Research and Book Accommodations:
    • Secure accommodations for out-of-town guests.

4-6 Months Before:

19. Finalize Menu:
    • Work with the caterer to finalize the menu.
20. Schedule Dress Fittings:
    • Schedule fittings for your wedding dress.
21. Purchase Wedding Bands:
    • Choose and purchase wedding bands.
22. Send Invitations:
    • Mail out wedding invitations.
23. Plan Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties:
    • Coordinate pre-wedding celebrations.

2-4 Months Before:

24. Apply for Marriage License:
    • Obtain a marriage license.
25. Confirm Details with Vendors:
    • Confirm arrangements and details with all vendors.
26. Create Seating Plan:
    • Develop a seating plan for the reception.
27. Finalize Ceremony Details:
    • Finalize ceremony details and readings.

1-2 Months Before:

28. RSVP Tracking:
    • Track and follow up on RSVPs.
29. Finalize Day-of Schedule:
    • Create a detailed schedule for the wedding day.
30. Confirm Final Payments:
    • Confirm final payments with vendors.
31. Pack for Honeymoon:
    • Begin packing for your honeymoon.

1 Week Before:

32. Rehearsal:
    • Attend the rehearsal and dinner.
33. Finalize Details:
    • Confirm all details with vendors.
34. Pack for Wedding Day:
    • Pack a bag with essentials for the wedding day.

On the Day:

35. Enjoy Your Wedding Day:
    • Relax and savor every moment!

Remember, flexibility is key, and it’s okay if not everything goes according to plan. Enjoy the journey and celebrate the love you share with your partner. Congratulations!

Contact us today to book us for your wedding!