WEDDING CHECKLIST
TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF PLANNING WITH THIS 12-MONTH GUIDE
WEDDING TIMETABLE
You have said yes, the ring is on, stars are in your eyes ... but now
what? With so many tasks to take care of and details to arrange,
planning a wedding can be stressful. If you give yourself enough
time to plan and sort the tasks month-by-month, the job becomes
more fun and less stressful.
( ) Order gown and choose additional accessories
( ) Choose bridesmaids’ attire
( ) Select flower girl dresses
( ) Schedule time off from work
( ) Make honeymoon arrangements
( ) Mail thank you notes as you receive gifts
5-6 MONTHS
( ) Book the rehearsal-dinner venue
( ) Book wedding night hotel
( ) Arrange day-of transportation
( ) Finalize guest list
( ) Order gift favors
( ) Order rental items (chairs, linens, drapes, dance floor, etc.)
( ) Secure passports, visas, shots, if necessary
4-3 MONTHS
( ) Shop for and purchase wedding bands
( ) Choose groom and groomsmen attire
( ) Book wedding day hair and makeup appointments
AS SOON AS YOU’RE ENGAGED
( ) Determine your budget
( ) Decide the wedding basics (formal, informal, etc.)
9-12 MONTHS
( ) Choose venue and set the date
( ) Make a guest list
( ) Hire a wedding planner
( ) Select the caterer
( ) Arrange officiant
( ) Register
( ) Shop for a gown
6-9 MONTHS
( ) Select invitations/ stationary
( ) Book accommodations for out-of-town guests
( ) Hire vendors (photographer, band/ DJ and videographer)
( ) Create your wedding website
( ) Take engagement photos
( ) Order cake and/or dessert bar
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2 MONTH
( ) Plan wedding weekend activities
( ) Mail invitations
( ) Final dress fitting
( ) Update registry
( ) Pay deposits for honeymoon
( ) Create short list for photographer
( ) Finalize music for ceremony and reception
( ) Finalize menu