Wedding Checklist Template
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Wedding Checklist
We know planning a wedding can be a potentially stressful endeavor, that is why we compiled this handy timeline list to
help keep you on track! Please note, not all of these items may apply to everyone. Don’t forget to contact us for all of
your event stationery needs, from the Save the Dates to Day Of items!
-12 Months Out-
-9 Months Out-
Announce your engagement & plan an
Research and choose one or more bridal gift registries
engagement party. We can print your invites!
Order your wedding gown and accessories
Place an engagement announcement in your local
Begin shopping for bridesmaids dresses
newspaper
Find an officiant who will perform your ceremony
Work on the budget
Research vendor websites and blogs, schedule
Choose a wedding date - select a few days in case
appointments and book ceremony musicians, a
your first choice is booked
wedding band or DJ, photographer, videographer and
Reserve ceremony and reception site(s)
florist
Begin a rough guest list and compile current
Begin designing/order your Save the Dates
addresses. Download our excel template to help you
Book a consultation with one of our invitation
get started!
specialists to start the wedding stationery design
process!
Decide on who you'd like to have as your attendants.
Begin shopping for your wedding gown
Set up a wedding website
-6 Months Out-
-3 Months Out-
Select and purchase wedding favors and wedding
Mail out invitations (3 months out for destination
favor accessories. Merchant’s can help with tags
weddings/6-8 weeks out for local weddings)
and labels!
Obtain a marriage license
Purchase any desired ceremony and reception
Order tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen
decorations - unity candles, aisle runner, etc.
Meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony details,
Start researching wedding cake pictures and bakeries
wording and wedding vows
for ideas
Select wedding readings
Book your honeymoon and verify that you have any
necessary travel documents including passports and
Order your wedding cake
visas
Buy thank-you gifts for your attendants, flower girl and
Finalize your guest list and send out Save the Dates.
ring bearer
Compile a list of area information and things to do for
Shop for a gift for your new spouse-to-be
out-of-town guests
Select and purchase wedding rings, and have them
Reserve transportation for you and your wedding
engraved if desired
party to and from the wedding
Coordinate and choose a location for the rehearsal
dinner
-4 Months Out-
Book any other specialty services – ice sculptures,
Order your wedding invitations, invitation
photo booths, etc.
envelopes and thank you cards through Merchant’s
after your proofing/approval
indicates a Perfect Press service
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