Wedding Planning Checklist With Images (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

Wedding Planning Checklist

4-6 Months Before

Select and order your wedding invitations, invitation envelopes and thank-you cards

Hire a calligrapher, if desired (check with a local stationery store for referrals)

Select and purchase wedding favors and wedding favor accessories – boxes, personalized wedding

ribbon, labels, etc.

Purchase any desired ceremony and reception decorations – unity candles, vases, aisle runner, etc.

Start researching wedding cake pictures and local bakeries for ideas

Book your honeymoon and verify that you have any necessary travel documents including passports

and visas

Book a room for your wedding night, if you will be leaving for your honeymoon the next morning

Book hotel rooms or arrange other accommodations for out-of-town guests

Finalize your guest list and send out save-the-date cards, if using

Print out directions to the ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner and hotel(s) for guests

Compile a list of area information and things to do for out-of-town guests

Reserve transportation for you and your wedding party to and from the wedding, as well as a bus or

trolley for your guests (if necessary)

2-4 Months Before

Find out what your state’s requirements are for obtaining a marriage license and get blood tests done,

if required

Order tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen

Meet with the staff of The Vineyards to discuss the menu and your bar/liquor needs

M eet with your officiant to discuss ceremony details, wording, and wedding vows

Select wedding readings

Order your wedding cake

B uy thank-you gifts for your attendants, flower girl and ring bearer

Shop for a gift for your new spouse-to-be

Select and purchase wedding rings, and have them engraved if desired

Coordinate and choose a location for the rehearsal dinner

Book any other specialty services – ice sculptures, photo booths, etc.

Purchase luggage and other travel necessities and attire for your honeymoon

Order/renew passports if necessary, leaving ample time for them to be sent back to you

Schedule an appointment with your dentist if you’d like to have your teeth whitened or cleaned before

the wedding

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