The Wedding Planning Checklist

• Purchase engagement ring
• Establish a budget and tone for the wedding (size, formality, style, color scheme, etc.)
• Select a wedding and reception date and time
• Book ceremony location and celebrant
• Meet with the celebrant
• Book reception venue and caterer
• Announce your engagement in the newspaper
• Plan and conduct engagement party, if parents desire
• Select attendants and best man/ushers
• Begin shopping for Entertainment, Photographer, Videographer, Limousine, and Florist
• Begin preparing invitation list (involve both families)
• Order invitations, stationery and accessories
• Begin shopping for your wedding gown and bridesmaids' gowns
• Select bridal gift registry
• Begin shopping for honeymoon packages

• Purchase wedding gown and bridesmaids' gowns
• Buy wedding gown lingerie
• Purchase bride's and bridesmaids' shoes
• Have both mothers choose their dresses
• Select men's formalwear
• Book Entertainment, Photographer, Videographer, Limousine,  and Florist
• Make honeymoon reservations
• Select and order your wedding cake
• Finalize guest count and menu selections with Banquet Coordinator
• Arrange lodging for out-of-town attendants

• Select & purchase honeymoon clothing
• Schedule wedding day hair and make-up session
• Finalize guest list
• Go to physician and dentist for physical exams
• Check marriage license requirements
• Schedule time to get the license (after determining how long the license is valid)
• Purchase wedding rings, order engraving

• Address and mail invitations (make this a bridesmaids' party)
• Select a gift for your spouse-to-be
• Select gifts for attendants, best man and ushers
• Begin recording gifts and writing thank-you notes
• Prepare maps and directions for the ceremony and reception
• Purchase a wedding guest book
• Schedule a rehearsal with your officiant
• Schedule a rehearsal dinner
• Plan the bridesmaids' luncheon and any other parties
• Design and print the program for the ceremony

• Have final fittings on wedding gown and bridesmaids' dresses
• Make appointment for formal wedding portrait
• Arrange to announce your wedding (with portrait) in the newspaper
• Review checklist to ensure that all service providers are scheduled
• Pick up wedding rings
• Purchase wedding accessories such as the ring pillow, goblets, garter belt, candles, etc.
• Plan the seating for the reception; Give Banquet Coordinator final count
• Review any as-yet undecided details for the ceremony and reception
• Start writing placement cards
• Arrange for the move into your new home
• Begin changing bride's name on all necessary documents
• Complete postal change of address
• Last check of bride's and bridesmaids' gowns, accessories and shoes; men's formalwear and accessories
• Arrange for wedding gifts to be moved to your new home
• Reconfirm guest accommodations

• Have final consultation with Entertainment, Photographer, Florist, Baker, Limousine, and Banquet Coordinator
• Conduct bridesmaids' luncheon
• Confirm rehearsal plans with clergy and attendants
• Review seating details with the ushers
• Make sure all wedding attire fits
• Reconfirm your honeymoon reservations and pick up tickets
• Pack for your honeymoon
• Call any guests who have not yet responded yet
• Finish all the place cards for the reception
• Delegate responsibilities to reliable individuals on your wedding day
• Wrap and present the wedding party gifts

• Review your checklist
• Review and rehearse details with your participants
• Schedule time to relax

• Adopt mental attitude to relax and enjoy yourself
• Prepare for your hairdresser and makeup appointments
• Make sure the best man and maid of honor sign the wedding certificate