Wedding Planning Checklist
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Wedding Planning Timeline…
Dear Bride-to-be:
Here’s an example of a short and general wedding planning checklist and wedding planning timeline which highlights a number of important details leading up to your special day.
Use it as a general guide as you prepare a more detailed timeline and checklist.
Your planning schedule should be as detailed as possible. So don’t take a chance on forgetting important deadlines without a planning checklist.
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Nine to Twelve Months Before Your Special Day
Select your wedding date and time
Create a bridal party list
Create a budget
Make reservations for venue and ceremony
Choose and book a caterer, baker, florist, photographer or videographer, musicians or DJ, officiant, minister, or pastor
Plan your honeymoon and check for visa, passport, inoculation requirements
Choose a sensible weight loss program and look FABULOUS on your special day and on your honeymoon!
Six to Nine Months Before Your Special Day
Order your bridal gown and accessories
Choose bridesmaids dresses and accessories
Arrange for the groom, best man, and groomsmen to be fitted
Prepare your guest list
Send out Save-the-Date reminder cards
Arrange gift registry
Four to Six Months Before Your Special Day
Order invitations
Book a time for your rehearsal
Make arrangements for limousine service
Book wedding night accommodations
Finalize your honeymoon plans
Two to Four Months Before Your Special Day
Arrange alterations to your gown
Confirm details with service providers
Address your invitations
Reserve rental equipment
Six to Eight Weeks Before Your Special Day
Buy favors and ceremony items
Confirm reservations
Arrange to pick up your gown
Mail invitations
Discuss bridal hairstyles
Discuss bridesmaids hairstyles
Arrange hair salon appointments
Write your personalized vows
Review reception plans with Master of Ceremonies
Three to Six Weeks Before Your Special Day
Record invitation responses
Write thank you notes for shower gifts
Send out rehearsal dinner invitations
Prepare your speech and toasts
Obtain marriage license and pick up rings
Purchase gifts for bridesmaids, maid of honor, flower girl, ring bearer
Two Weeks Before Your Special Day
Prepare seating chart for reception
Prepare seating cards
Give favors and decorations to those in charge of setting up reception room
One Week Before Your Special Day
Give guest counts to caterer for reception and rehearsal dinner
Finalize arrangements with florist, photographer, musicians, rental centers
Pick up gown and accessories
Prepare items required on your big day
Pack for your honeymoon
Rehearsal Day
Attend your rehearsal
Make a toast or speech at the rehearsal dinner
Present your attendants with gifts
Wedding Day
Get your hair styled with the bridal hairstyle you chose
Take your gown, accessories, and makeup to the ceremony site
Enjoy your special day!
Your planning schedule should be as detailed as possible. That’s why I’ve created a checklist to help you remember important deadlines.
Click here for your Detailed Wedding Planning Checklist
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