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The Guide Bride’s

Wedding Checklist

10–12 Months To Go…

… Visit

and start planning your

wedding!

… Shop for bridesmaid/flower girl dresses and give your

… Work out your budget and establish your top priorities—

attendants clear instructions on how to place their

where to save/where to splurge.

orders.

Find Ideas.

Start browsing bridal blogs and magazines to

… Arrange and book any necessary transportation.

…

identify your wedding style and color palette.

… Go over bridal shower/bachelorette details and the guest

… Compile your preliminary guest list (you’ll need that guest

list with your Maid of Honor/hostess.

count!).

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… Choose your wedding party—who do you want by your

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side at the altar?

Find a Venue

for your ceremony and reception, and

…

3–5 Months To Go…

reserve your date.

… Do you need

wedding insurance?

It’s something to think

… Book the rehearsal and

rehearsal dinner location(s).

about. Check with your venue about liability insurance

you’re including entertainment or specialty details like a

and consider other options, like cancellation insurance.

groom’s cake, now’s the time to lock in these elements.

… Now that you have a date, tell everyone to save it! For

… Put together your rehearsal dinner guest list.

destination weddings or weddings around a holiday,

… Make childcare arrangements for your guests’ kids.

consider sending out Save-the-Date cards or emails. Or

create your own wedding website, and let your invitees

… Reserve all necessary party rentals and linens.

know about it.

… Order wedding favors for your guests.

Find a Dress

and begin assembling the perfect

…

… Shop for and reserve men’s formalwear.

accessories. Need inspiration?

Visit a bridal fair.

… Concentrate on finalizing the:

Find a Service.

Assemble an all-star vendor team. We’d

…

• Guest list. Get everyone’s mailing address.

start with:

• Invitation wording. Confirm your invitation text with

• Caterer

the Stationer, and consider additional stationery

• Photographer/Videographer

(programs, menu cards, place cards, thank-you cards,

• Officiant

etc.). Schedule a pickup date for your invites.

… Already feeling overwhelmed? Consider hiring a

Wedding

• Ceremony readings and vows.

Coordinator.

• Menu, beverage and catering details.

… Another way to minimize stress: Start dreaming up your

• Timeline of the reception formalities.

honeymoon…

… Do a Makeup & Hair trial and book your stylists. While

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you’re at it, come up with your own beauty and fitness

regimen to be camera-ready for the big day.

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… Shop for and purchase your wedding rings.

6–9 Months To Go…

… Finalize honeymoon plans and obtain all necessary

documents (are you sure your passports are up to date?).

… Continue researching, interviewing and booking vendors

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(and when you hire one make sure to

put everything in

writing!)

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• Decide on arrangements with your Floral Designer.

• Do a tasting and choose your wedding cake with your

6–8 Weeks To Go…

Cake Designer.

… You’re getting close… Mail out those invitations! Have a

• Hire the

DJ/Entertainment

for your ceremony, cocktail

hour and reception.

game plan for recording the RSVPs and meal choices.

• Discuss the style and wording of your

wedding

… Touch base with your vendors to confirm date, deposits

invitations

with a Stationer.

and details.

… Create your gift registry (and don’t forget to update your

… Start researching marriage license requirements and

wedding website!).

name-change paperwork.

… Arrange hotel room blocks for out-of-town guests and

… Begin your dress fittings. Be sure to buy the appropriate

book your own suite for the wedding night.

undergarments beforehand.

The Guide Bride'S Wedding Checklist

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