Wedding Planning Checklist for
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Wedding Planning Checklist
Congratulations you’re engaged! Now what? Don’t panic! BBQ weddings can be very fun and less
expensive Relax and plan the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank. Just keep this checklist
handy and you’ll be covered for everything from “Will you…to I do!”
10 – 12 Months
Decide on your budget
Select your date
Choose your attendants
Book your ceremony and reception sites
6 – 9 Months
Send “Save the Date” cards
Select your wedding dress and veil
Select a caterer and discuss menu ideas normally this will be an outdoor event
Decide on flowers and décor Select bridesmaids’ dresses and your gown accessories
Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
Start your wedding gift registry
4 – 5 Months
Order your wedding invitations
Choose your baker and finalize your wedding cake. Don’t forget about clever cake toppers
Reserve rehearsal dinner location
Give your shower hostess a guest list
Shop for wedding rings
Plan your honeymoon
2 – 3 Months
Finalize the wedding guest list and reception menu
Book hair and makeup appointments
Select wedding favors and accessories…ring pillow, candles, centerpieces Order rehearsal
dinner invitations
Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day
Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom and groomsmen
Select music for the ceremony and reception
1 – 2 Months
Have your first wedding gown fitting.
Buy attendant gifts and schedule the bridesmaids’ luncheon.
Meet with your officiate to finalize the ceremony
3 – 4 Weeks
Finalize your wedding accessories
Design and order your wedding program
Mail rehearsal dinner invitations
Bandit BBQ Crew ~ Post Office Box 924 ~ Salem, Illinois 62881 ~ Ph: 618-
407-3300