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WEDDING CHECKLIST

This checklist will enable you to plan your perfect wedding. It will assist you through the busy months ahead.

Please remember that not all aspects of this checklist may apply to the style of your wedding.

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

(12-18 months prior to wedding if possible)

Select a wedding date and time.

Discuss a budget and how expenses will be shared. Open a separate bank account for the wedding

fund.

Agree on the size and how formal the wedding will be.

Call clergyman/officiator to confirm date and schedule appointment to discuss ceremony.

Select location for the ceremony and reception. Remember to pay deposits in order to secure your

booking.

Select a wedding photographer.

Schedule appointment for bridal portrait.

Start drafting your guest list. Inform bride and groom’s family of the number they can invite and by

which date you need their list.

Organise your engagement announcement in the newspaper.

Begin planning a honeymoon destination.

Select colour scheme and theme of your wedding. Book a consultation with your wedding decorator.

Order invitations, personal stationary and monogrammed favours for reception.

Choose wedding attendants for both bride and groom. Find out their sizes.

Organise the master of ceremonies for your reception.

Start looking for and order the bridal gown – schedule the fittings and delivery date.

Choose a caterer and plan the menu.

Choose a florist that best suits your floral design requirements.

Select music/musicians/DJ for the ceremony and/or reception.

Order attendant’s gowns and schedule the fittings and delivery date.

Book wedding cars for bridal party.

NEXT CONSIDER

Address and mail invitations. (3 months prior)

Order your wedding cake. (12 months prior at least)

Buy or hire the formal wear for the groom and his attendants.

Order rental equipment: eg. marquee, tables, chairs etc. (12 months prior)

Inform attendants of fitting schedules and of any accessories they may need to buy.

Begin making transportation and accommodation arrangements for out of town guests and the

wedding party. (12 months prior)

Begin personal shopping for clothes needed for pre-wedding parties or honeymoon.

Make any necessary personal appointments – bank, solicitor, health check-up, beauty, hairdresser,

etc.

Vicki Brown

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Wedding Checklist Template