Use our Wedding Checklist to help you and your groom stay organized.
12 months before:
⇔ Announce your engagement.
⇒ Arrange for your two sets of parents to meet
⇒ Set your wedding date.
⇒ Decide on the style of wedding you both want.
⇒ Review your wedding budget.
⇒ Choose your venue and visit the officiant.
⇒ Make out guest list to get an estimated head count.
⇒ Visit reception sites and reserve one.
⇒ Keep a Wedding 'Diary'.
⇒ Interview wedding planners if you are using one.
⇒ Choose your wedding party.
⇒ Choose a caterer.
⇒ Enrol in bridal-gift registry.
⇒ Shop for gown.
⇒ Shop for bridal attendants’ dresses.
⇒ Choose a photographer and a videographer.
⇒ Hire a florist.
⇒ Book musicians and/or Disc Jockey.
Notes:
6-9 months before:
⇒ Order wedding stationary.
⇒ Order wedding gown.
⇒ Order tuxedos/kilts for groom and groomsmen.
⇒ Shop for a cake.
⇒ Bookaccomodation for out-of-town guests.
Motels offer lower rates for groups.
⇒ Meet with caterer to discuss menus/drinks.
⇒ Arrange a rehearsal dinner.
Notes:
4-6 months before:
⇒ Call Registrar office to find out about
requirements for a marriage license.
⇒ Make honeymoon reservations.
⇒ Pick ceremony music and discuss with venue.
⇒ Pick reception music.
⇒ Order wedding cake.
⇒ Purchase thank-you gifts for attendants.
⇒ Shop for wedding rings.
⇒ Complete honeymoon plans.
Notes:
2-4 months before:
⇒ Mail invitations eight weeks in advance.
⇒ Do a hair and makeup trial.
⇒ Have final dress fitting.
Notes:
2-3 weeks before:
⇒ Make a seating chart/plan for the reception.
⇒ Confirm details with florist and photographer, etc.
⇒ Give caterer final head count.
⇒ Make hair/beautician appointments.
Notes:
1 week before:
⇒ Host bridesmaids’ party/hen night
⇒ Place fees in envelopes for minister, band etc.
⇒ Get a manicure, pedicure, facial, massage etc.
⇒ Pack for the honeymoon.
the day before:
⇒ Greet out-of-town guests.
⇒ Do some stress-reducing activity
⇒ Schedule time for beauty/manicure/hair etc.
⇒ Attend the wedding rehearsal and dinner following.
Now relax and have an early night!
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