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Wedding Checklist

12 MONTHS OR EARLIER

(To be completed by ___/___/___)

Decide on a date (choose a second or third date as backup).

Create a wedding and engagement budget.

Organize your engagement party.

Engagement announcement to newspapers.

Make an appointment with Clergyman/O ciant; Determine a budget.

Compose an initial guest list.

Set time, location of Ceremony, Rehearsal & Reception Venue.

Shop for wedding gown: Several ttings will be required.

Determine your color scheme.

Obtain Floral & Music estimates; book services if possible.

Select brides' aids/groomsmen and con rm their participation.

Pick a honeymoon destination: (renew passports & inoculations if required).

Begin selection of a Caterer.

Set a date to order dresses for bridesmaids.

Research your wedding rings.

Order your passport, birth certi cate for your honeymoon or marriage license.

9 - 12 MONTHS BEFORE

(To be completed by ___/___/___)

Finalize guest lists.

Order invitations & announcements.

Plan reception.

Book Professional Photographer/Videographer.

Book live entertainment and /or Dj.

Book Florist.

Men choose attire.

Make honeymoon reservations.

Book Caterer.

Con rm delivery of wedding dress.

Make appointment for bridal portrait.

Order wedding cake.

Arrange transportation for all members of bridal party to & from ceremony & reception locations.

If you are renting any equipment, reserve it now (arch way. Floral pillars etc.).

Find accommodations for out-of-town guests.

6 -9 MONTHS BEFORE

(To be completed by ___/___/___)

Order personal stationary and thank you notes.

Go over details of reception and menu with caterer/hotel manager.

Reserve the musicians/soloist for your ceremony.

Make arrangements for limousine service.

Assist in choosing your parent's out ts.

Review marriage license requirements.

Wedding Checklist