Planning Checklist
12 Months or More
Select date and time
Decide on theme and style of wedding
Choose a color theme
Select and reserve location for ceremony and reception
Settle on a budget
Contact and book the officiant
Start guest list
Decide on wedding party
9-12 Months
Start interviewing, pricing and booking vendors (photographer,
videographer, florist, cake maker, musicians)
Visit your officiant
Complete your guest list
Pick out tuxedos
Shop for wedding dress
Obtain passports if needed
Shop for rings
6-9 Months
Register for gifts
Start planning honeymoon
Finalize vendor contracts
Shop and order for bridesmaid, flower girl dresses
Shop and order invitations
4-5 Months
Register for gifts
Ask attendants to submit measurements
Schedule and reserve rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Arrange any required premarital classes
Book a block of rooms at a hotel for guests
Choose cake design and flavors
Confirm honeymoon reservations
3 Months
Make appointment with hair dresser
Finalize flowers, catering, music list, photo list
Plan or purchase wedding favors
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