Wedding Planning Checklist

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We know Planning A Wedding can get overwhelming at times but making a wedding planning checklist will help tremendously. Breaking separate tasks into chunks of time helps you to see what needs to be done when. Below we have provided a basic wedding planning checklist to help you get started to planning your special day.

Wedding Planning Checklist for 6 - 12 months before wedding.

1. Decide on a date.

2. Make an appointment with Clergyman / Officiant.

3. Determine a budget.

4. Compose a guest list.

5. Set time, location of Ceremony, Rehearsal & Reception Venue.

6. Choose Professional Photographer / Videographer.

7. Shop for wedding gown: Several fittings will be required.

8. Obtain Floral & Music estimates; book services if possible.

9. Register with gift registry.

10. Select brides maids.

11. Pick a honeymoon destination: (renew passports & inoculations.)

12. Begin selection of a Caterer.

13. Set a date to order dresses for bridesmaids.

Wedding Planning Checklist for 5 months before wedding.

1. Finalize guest lists.

2. Order invitations & announcements.

3. Order personal stationary & thank you notes.

4. Plan reception.

5. Choose florist.

6. Men choose attire.

7. Make honeymoon reservations.

8. Choose caterer.

9. Confirm delivery of bridal gown.

10. Make appointment for bridal portrait.

11. Order wedding cake.

12. Arrange transportation for the bridal party to & from ceremony/reception.

13. Go over details of reception with caterer / hotel manager.

14. If you are renting any equipment, reserve now. (Arch, floral pillars etc.)

Wedding Planning Checklist for 1 month before wedding.

1. Choose wedding bands.

2. Mail invitations.

3. Make room reservations for out of town guests.

4. Check wedding party apparel.

5. Confirm music arrangements & check selections.

6. Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheon.

7. Discuss rehearsal dinner with hosts.

8. Attend showers.

9. Apply for marriage license.

Wedding Planning Checklist for 2 weeks before wedding.

1. Plan your wedding day hair style. (Bring headpiece & veil).

2. Schedule hair appointment for day of wedding.

3. Final check on bridal party clothing.

4. Notify newspapers.

5. Arrange for name & address change.

6. Check with caterer / reception venue with last minute changes.

Wedding Planning Checklist for 1 week before wedding.

1. Remind rehearsal dinner guests of time / location.

2. Start honeymoon packing.

3. Wrap groom's & attendants' gifts.

4. Check wedding announcements, ready to mail day after wedding.

5. Bridesmaids' luncheon.

6. Schedule rehearsal for 1 - 2 days prior to wedding.

7. Remind wedding party of exact time & place.

8. Go over final details of ceremony & reception with all parties involved.

Wedding Planning Checklist for Your Wedding Day!

1. Eat!

2. Hair & make-up.

3. Check wedding dress for pressing/steaming.

4. Have family member check ceremony/reception for left behind items.

5. Change of clothes for honeymoon.

6. Enjoy the best day of your life!

This wedding planning checklist should get you started on Planning Your Wedding. To review more detailed instructions please check out the resources we've gathered below.

And also, be sure to check out our pages about Planning A Wedding, Wedding Planning Software, Wedding Planning List, and Wedding Planning Guide elsewhere on this site.