Wedding Planning Checklist Bride & Groom (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

12+ Months

 Order invitations

 Announce engagement to family and friends

 Choose cake style and baker (schedule tastings)

 Envision your overall wedding

 Finalize flower ideas with florist

 Discuss and set budget

 Start working on song list for ceremony

 Choose several options for date and time

 Order wedding bands

 Research legal and ceremonial requirements

 Consider purchasing wedding insurance

4-6 Months (By Date ____/_____/_____ )

(before laying down non-refundable deposits)

 Choose your wedding party

 Order the grooms and groomsmen outfits

 Hire your wedding consultant

 Make honeymoon reservations

 Decide wedding size and draw up initial guest list

 Research wedding day hairstyle and makeup

 Research wedding and reception sites

 Attend pre-wedding counseling (if required)

based on guest count and wedding theme

 If necessary, get passports for honeymoon

 Research vendors

 Have your mother and future mother-in-law coordinate

Florists

dresses

Caterers

 Finalize wedding favors

Photographers

 Plan welcome baskets for out-of-town guests

Videographers

 Make and book rehearsal dinner plans

Bands/Deejays

 Confirm dates for bridal shower and bachelorette party

Transportation

(give bridal shower guest list to hostess)

Other décor/entertainment

 Schedule a menu tasting

 Create wedding website

 Begin looking at stationary

3 Months (By Date ____/_____/_____ )

 Book an officiant

 Begin wedding dress shopping

 Finalize guest list

 Throw an engagement party

 Plan ceremony and reception seating arrangements

 Book hair stylist and makeup artist

8-10 Months (By Date ____/_____/_____ )

 Take dance lessons with your fiancé

 Purchase wedding accessories

 Envision your wedding food and develop a menu

guest book, toasting glasses and ring pillow

(Book a caterer if needed)

 Schedule final menu tasting

 Order and mail Save The Dates

 Prepare for honeymoon

 Book Vendors

 Reserve any rental equipment for the ceremony and reception

2 Months (By Date ____/_____/_____ )

such as chairs, tables, linens, tents

 Plan your honeymoon

 Mail invitations (at least 8 weeks before wedding day)

 Research and reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests

 Order rehearsal dinner invitations

 Establish a fitness routine

(menus, table numbers, escort cards etc.)

 Order wedding dress

 Begin writing vows

 Register for gifts

 Purchase gifts for parents, attendants and each other

 Have an engagement photo shoot

 Book spa and beauty treatments for you and your

 Research bridal party attire

wedding party

 Book your venue

 Review and confirm ceremony details with officiate

 Apply for marriage license

6-8 Months (By Date ____/_____/_____ )

 Finalize seating arrangement and send to venue

 Finalize playlists with musicians

 Book your ceremony musicians

 Attend your first bridal gown fitting

 Order bridal party attire

 Confirm reservations for out-of-town guests

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