Here is a ‘Wedding Check List’ I complied from several sources.
12-18 Months Before Your Wedding Day
Announce engagement to family & friends
Select a wedding date
Set an initial budget
Choose your Wedding Party
Choose Ceremony Venue
Confirm with church clergy or Wedding Officiate
Select Reception Venue
Begin compiling guest list
Go to bridal shows
Apply for passports; always a good idea.
9-12 Months Before Your Wedding Day
Determine a general theme, style and or color
Select and order Bridal attire (Wedding Gown)
Create a wedding web site with guest tracking (WeddingMapper.com)
Select caterer and/or make general menu choices
Select photographer/videographer and confirm with deposit/contract
Select DJ and confirm with deposit/contract
Select florist and confirm with deposit/contract
Select limousine provider confirm with deposit/contract
Select travel agent and discuss honeymoon plans
Select jeweler end discuss wedding bands
Continue planning guest list
Attend more bridal shows
6-9 Months Before Your Wedding Day
Order bridesmaids dresses and mother’s attire in same color scheme
Schedule tasting appointments for cakes, pies or cupcakes
Set appointments with caterer or banquet facility
Select attire for the Groom, groomsmen and fathers
Select and secure location(s) for guest accommodations
Select bridal registries and start shopping
4-6 Months Before Your Wedding Day
Select and order wedding invitations
Select and order wedding cake or deserts
Confirm honeymoon travel plans and confirm passports.
Select beautician or makeup artist, purchase products and begin regimen
Select hair stylist. Schedule consult and trial run appointment
2-3 Months Before Your Wedding Day
Mail wedding invitations
Order tuxedos for groom, groomsmen, fathers and attendants
Talk to all hired professionals to confirm details
Order table Items, i.e., toasting glasses, cake knife and server and Cocktail napkins
Plan bachelor and bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinner
1-2 Months Before Your Wedding Day
Obtain Marriage License
Complete final fittings for all attire
Finalize all wedding and reception details, including travel
Meet with key family members and come up with a Wedding Day plan.
Assign tasks like set-up, clean-up, go-to person for wedding professionals and gift transport
Purchase gifts for the Wedding Party and parents
Purchase and pack honeymoon attire
Purchase and assemble guest favors and any remaining table decoration
Schedule a spa day for the bride and her girls as a fun treat
2-3 Weeks Before Your Wedding Day
Confirm the final catering count and notify caterer and the facility
Attend final appointments with all hired professionals
Make final payments as needed
Secure marriage license with other wedding documents
Pick up travel tickets, passports and traveler’s checks – pack in honeymoon bags
Pick up wedding bands; be sure to check fit before packing with ceremony items
Pick up all bridal attire and check fit
Attend Bachelor or Bachelorette parties
Order the next month of prescription medications early and pick up from pharmacy
Send out Rehearsal Dinner invitations
Finalize seating arrangements; consider inviting both families to dinner for their Input
One Week Before Your Wedding Day
Take marriage license to officiate at the rehearsal
Prepare gratuity envelopes for professionals and designate
Prepare in-room gift baskets for restrooms
The Day Before Your Wedding
Take the Day off from work
Pick up and try on all Groom, Groomsmen, fathers, and ushers attire
Treat yourself to a relaxing manicure and pedicure
Check travel documents for any last-minute changes and confirm travel schedule
Confirm marriage license has been delivered to officiate
Drop off items at hotel, church, parents homes, and reception site as needed
Make time to eat a good dinner
Your Wedding Day
Eat a well-balanced breakfast and lunch if possible
Drink water and eat snacks throughout the day
Give wedding rings to designated person for the ceremony
Dress at least 2-4 hours before the ceremony is scheduled
Bring water and hard candy everywhere you go to maintain your energy
Relax and enjoy your day – you’ve earned it
After the Wedding
Mail out personal thank you cards
Change legal name(s) on driver’s license, vehicle titles, banking, social security and etc.
Pick up photographs and videos
Have bridal gown professionally cleaned and boxed for storage
