Wedding Planning Checklist
Twelve to Eighteen Months
Compile/Confirm a guest list
Decide size of wedding party; choose attendants
Decide budget; discuss sharing of expenses
Choose possible dates (keep in mind holidays, weather, family vacations, etc)
Schedule appointments to tour reception/ceremony locations
Choose style, colors & theme
Select a reception site
Visit bridal salon
Research Vendors
Photographers
Bands
DJ’s
Entertainers
Florists
Design Teams
Have engagement photos taken and announce your engagement in the newspapers
Insure your engagement ring
Mail save-the-date cards
Throw an engagement party, if you wish
Eight to Twelve Months
Select and order your wedding dress & veil
Select bridal party attire and arrange for fittings
Select florist and begin choosing floral decorations
Select photographer, videographer, band, DJ or entertainers
Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
Register for gifts
Research bakeries
Six to Eight Months
Make honeymoon plans – save $$ book early; arrange for passports, vaccinations, birth certificates
and Visas if necessary
Arrange for cake tastings with various bakers
Discuss gown colors with Moms so they can start shopping for their dresses
Order invitations
Choose favors
Arrange transportation
Start a program to reduce stress, get in shape, take a break from the wedding planning process and
have fun!