Wedding Checklist
- Officially Announce Your Engagement by Sending to Local Newspapers
- Research, Visit and Reserve Your Reception Hall
- Research, Visit, and Reserve Your Ceremony Location
- Once Venues are Finalized, Set the Date/Time of Your Wedding
11 Months Before
- Ask Friends & Family to Be in Your Wedding Party
- If Desired, Inteview and Hire a Wedding Coordinator
- Prepare a Wedding Budget and Determine Who Will Pay For Each Item
- To Generate Ideas for Your Wedding, Buy 2-3 Wedding Magazines
10 Months Before
- Start Researching Wedding Gowns and Veils
- Discuss and Research Honeymoon Destinations
- Determine the Color Scheme or Theme of your Wedding
- Research and Interview Wedding Officiants
9 Months Before
- Reserve A Block of Rooms For Out-of-Town Guests
- Research and Interview Wedding Photographers
- View Videos Samples From Local Videographers
- Finalize Your Wedding Officiant, Plan Your Ceremony
8 Months Before
- Research Wedding Food and Start Talking with Caterers
- Finalize Contracts with Wedding Photographer and Videographers
- Watch Video Samples From Local Entertainers
- Book your Honeymoon Accomodations and Travel Plans
7 Months Before
- Start Shopping for Wedding Rings
- Order Invitations and Other Stationery Needs
- Register for Wedding Gifts
- Finalize Contracts for Wedding Entertainment
- Contact and Interview Floral Designers
6 Months Before
- If Needed, Start your Fitness Program
- Choose and Order Your Attendants Gowns
- Go Taste Test Several Wedding Cake Samples
- Finalize Contract for a Floral Designer, Decorator, and Caterer
- Send Save the Date Notifications to your Guest List
5 Months Before
- Purchase Your Wedding Rings and Send for Engraving
- Determine Local Marriage License Requirements
- Confirm Dates for Bridal Showers and Bachelorette Parties
- Reserve Rental Equipment (Chairs, Tables, Linens, etc)
- Look at Pictures to Get ideas for Wedding Hair/Makeup
4 Months Before
- Consider Purchasing Wedding Insurance
- Finalize the Reception Menu with your Caterer
- Research, Select, and Order Wedding Favors
- Begin Working on your Wedding Vows
- Have your Mother and the Groom’s Mother Coordinate their Dresses
3 Months Before
- Mail Wedding Invitations at Least Eight Weeks Before Your Wedding
- Research and Finalize Contract for Wedding Transportation
- Order your Wedding Accesories (Candles, Baskets, Ring Pillow, etc)
- Book Makeup Artist and Hairstylist
2 Months Before
- If Desired, Signup for Dance Instruction
- Order Wedding Cake
- Book Rehearsal Dinner Reservations
- Finalize Music Play List
- Complete Name Change Paperwork
- Have a Hair/Make-up Dry Practice Party
4 Weeks Before
- Purchase Bridemaid and Groomsman Gifts
- Attend Final Wedding Gown Fitting
- Call Guests who Haven’t RSVPed
- Design and Order your Wedding Program
2 Weeks Before
- Pick up your Marriage License
- Confirm Final Headcount, Seating Chart, and Special Guest Dietary Requirements
- Prepare Place Cards and Submit to Caterer
- Pack for your Wedding Night and Honeymoon
