Wedding checklist and timeline

 

Six-Twelve months before the big day

1- Decide on a date.
2- Make an appointment with Clergyman / Officiate determine a budget.
3- Compose a guest list.
4- Set time, location of Ceremony, Rehearsal & Reception Venue.
5- Choose Professional Photographer / Videographer / DJ.
6- Shop for wedding gown: Several fittings will be required.
7- Obtain Floral & Music estimates; book services if possible.
8- Register with gift registry.
9- Select bride maids.
10- Pick a honeymoon destination: (renew passports & inoculations if required.)
11- Begin selection of a Caterer.
12- Set a date to order dresses for bridesmaids.

 

Five months before the big day

1- Finalize guest lists.
2- Order invitations & announcements.
3- Order personal stationary & thank you notes.
4- Plan reception.
5- Choose florist.
6- Men choose attire.
7- Make honeymoon plans. (Honeymoon Gift Registry will save you $$)
8- Choose caterer.
9- Confirm delivery of bridal gown.
10- Make appointment for bridal portrait.
11- Order wedding cake and or grooms cake.
12- Arrange transportation for all members of bridal party to & from ceremony & reception locations.
13- Go over details of reception with caterer / hotel manager.
14- If you are renting any equipment, reserve it now. (Tent, chairs, arch, floral, pillars etc.)

 

Two months before the big day

1- Inform clergyman of all the details of your ceremony.
2- Keep a gift diary - send thank you notes as gifts arrive.
3- Fine tune guest list.
4- Plan rehearsal dinner.
5- Select attendants' gifts, grooms gift.
6- Check all services.
7- Make moving arrangements.
8- Final gown fitting.
9- Bridal portrait setting.

 

One month before the big day

1- Choose wedding bands.
2- Mail invitations.
3- Make room reservations for out of town guests.
4- Check wedding party apparel.
5- Confirm music arrangements & check selections.
6- Make reservations for bridesmaids' luncheon.
7- Discuss rehearsal dinner with hosts.
8- Attend showers.
9- Marriage license.

 

Two weeks before the big day

1- Plan your wedding day hair style. (Bring headpiece & veil).
2- Schedule hair appointment for day of wedding.
3- Final check on bridal party clothing.
4- Notify newspapers.
5- Arrange for name & address change. (Name Change Kit)
6- Check with caterer / reception venue with any last minute change.

 

One week before the big day

1- Remind rehearsal dinner guests of time / location.
2- Start honeymoon packing.
3- Wrap groom's & attendants' gifts.
4- Check wedding announcements, stamped & ready to mail day after wedding. (Personalize your postage with custom stamps!)
5- Bridesmaids' luncheon.
6- Schedule rehearsal for 1 - 2 days prior to wedding.
7- Remind wedding party of exact time & place.
8- Go over final details of ceremony & reception with all parties involved.