Wedding checklist a little help to keep you organized
12 or More Months Before Determine potential dates and times for your wedding. Decide on the size, formality and setting of your wedding. Create a wedding budget – consider size, formality and special requirements Reserve the locations for your wedding and reception. Meet with and book your wedding officiant or clergy. Draw up an initial guest list.
9 – 12 Months Before Shop for your wedding dress and bridesmaid’ s attire. Book your photographer and videographer. Reserve vendors- caterer, decorator, music, entertainment, transportation Reserve your florist. Choose your wedding rings. Create your gift registry
6 – 9 Months Before Order your wedding cake. Send save the date notice to wedding guest Order your invitations and any other stationery. Order wedding favors for your guests.
3 – 6 Months Before Finalize your guest list. Reserve the men’ s wedding attire. Book your hairdresser and make up artist. Mail the invitations
2 Months Before Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own.
Finalize the reception menus. Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and clergy or officiant. Have the programs printed. Schedule final dress fitting.
1 Month Before Apply for a marriage license. Meet with all vendors to confirm details. Prepare wedding day itinerary. Prepare seating plan
2 Weeks Before Draft the speeches. Finalize reception details. Review guest list and call any guests who have not replied. Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist for consultation. Deliver song lists to musicians or playlists to disc jockey. Finalize seating plan.
1 Week Before Determine the order for the procession. Have your rehearsal and dinner. Pick up the attire for the groomsmen. Confirm the final numbers with the venue and caterer. Prepare wedding favors Draw up a seating arrangement for the reception and write out the place cards.
On the Day Give the wedding bands to the best man. Relax and enjoy your special day
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