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COMPLETE WeddingPlanning Checklist12 MONTHS BEFOREAnnounce your engagement!Consider throwing an engagement partyGet engagement photos takenDiscuss your budget and determine who is paying for whatDecide on an ideal wedding date, with alternatives in mindChoose the members of your wedding partyCreate a first draft of your guest listHire a wedding planner, if you plan on working with oneVisit wedding venues for your ceremony and reception. Book your wedding venueideally one year before your wedding, or at least at 9 months outBegin researching wedding vendors in your area10-11 MONTHS BEFOREResearch wedding themes and decor to decide on your overall wedding lookStart looking at save the date ideas to design your ownConsider your wedding beauty plan; begin a wellness routineBegin to research and hire vendors that tend to book up quickly, such as:Wedding photographer and videographerCaterersEntertainment (band or DJ)FloristsDay-of CoordinatorOfficiantBegin pre cana or other pre-marital counselling, if necessaryBegin looking at wedding dresses
8-9 MONTHS BEFORECreate your wedding websiteBlock hotel rooms at local hotels for guestsBuy your wedding dress, veil, undergarments, and accessoriesFine-tune your guest list and confirm guest addressesCreate a wedding registryStart looking at invitation designs and ideasPick out bridal party dresses and schedule fittings, if necessaryBegin planning your honeymoon, if you plan to take it directly after yourwedding6-7 MONTHS BEFOREFinalize guest listSend out save-the-datesBook the rehearsal dinner venue (if you are planning this event)Order rental items for the venue, including but not limited to:Special tables or chairsLinensLightingDecorative FurnitureTentsOther DecorHire sound and lighting professionals, if necessaryResearch wedding day hair and makeup ideasSchedule wedding cake tastings and decide on wedding dessertsSchedule bachelor and bachelorette partiesDecide what the groomsmen will wearBuy the bride and grooms’ wedding bands
4-5 MONTHS BEFOREBook transportation for guestsBook transportation for the bride, groom, and their wedding partiesBook bride and groom’s room for the wedding nightBook honeymoon travel and accommodationsSchedule final dress fittings for the bride and bridesmaids if necessaryPlan the rehearsal dinner detailsOrder your wedding cake or other dessertsPick a design and order wedding invitationsMeet with the officiant to confirm the plans for the ceremonyDiscuss wedding playlist with the DJ or bandBuy or rent the groom’s tuxedoBook hair and makeup artists for the big dayDecide on floral arrangements with florist, or plan on how to make your ownConfirm bridal shower details with your bridal party3 MONTHS BEFOREPick out groomsmen attire and schedule fittings, if necessaryMeet with hair and makeup artists for trialsMeet with your caterer to finalize the reception menuCreate menu cards for the receptionCreate and print ceremony programsSend out wedding invitationsPlan out a seating chart for the ceremony and receptionConfirm wedding readers, their readings, and other ceremony details like musicRent, purchase, or DIY decor for the ceremony and receptionPlan and purchase wedding favors
2 MONTHS BEFOREOrganize and track RSVPsSend rehearsal dinner invitations and finalize any detailsEnjoy your bachelor and bachelorette parties!Confirm details with all vendorsWrite your vows if you haven’t already done soConfirm fittings and purchases or rentals for everyone in the wedding party andthe parents, and ensure details like shoes, accessories, hair, and others areconfirmedCreate a schedule for your wedding day to share with vendors, the weddingparty, and venueApply for your marriage licensePurchase fine details, such as:Guest bookCake cutting toolsFlower girl basketTable numbersCard boxWelcome signsCake standSeating displaysCake topperGarment bags1 MONTH BEFOREPurchase alcohol if you’re providing it; if not, confirm bar plans with the venuePurchase thank you gifts for your wedding partyOrder place cardsWalk through the venue one last time with your wedding planner or day-ofcoordinatorPick up wedding bands if you haven’t yet. Ensure they fit!Update your guest list as your receive RSVPsGo back through our checklist to double-check any details you may have missed!
2 WEEKS BEFOREFollow up with guests who did not RSVPGive final headcount to venue and caterersGet any beauty treatments done (hair color, facials, spa days, waxing, etc.)Complete last minute decor DIY craftsMake a plan for the day-of the wedding and delegate tasksBreak in your wedding day shoes1 WEEK BEFOREGet your bridal manicure and pedicureGive any final requests to vendorsPrepare vendor payments and tip moneyPrepare your bag for the big dayPractice delivering your vowsPack for the honeymoonClean your ringTHE DAY BEFOREEat healthy, nutritious mealsDrink plenty of waterAttend wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinnerPack everything you need for the wedding dayGet a good night's sleep!
THE DAY OFDon’t forget to eat!Stay hydratedTake dresses and tuxes out of garment bags and steam them if necessaryDelegate any last minute tasksGive the wedding bands and officiant payment to the best man to handleThank your vendors, family, and friends for their helpEnjoy your wedding day and try to live in the moment!AFTER THE WEDDINGSend thank you cardsEnsure all rentals are returnedPreserve your wedding dressFollow up with your photographer for photosStart the name change process if you’re taking a new last nameLIST OF VENDORSVenueWedding PlannerDay-Of or Venue CoordinatorWedding apherDJWedding BandCake Baker/BakeryHair stylistMakeup artistJewelerSeamstress for alterationsHotelsInvitation Services
Hire a wedding planner, if you plan on working with one. Visit wedding venues for your ceremony and reception. Book your wedding venue. ideally one year before your wedding, or at least at 9 months out. Begin researching wedding vendors in your area. 12 MONTHS BEFORE. COMPLETE Wedding. Planning Checklist. 10-11 MONTHS BEFORE
