Wedding Checklist:
This checklist will help you structure your pre-wedding activities and
serve as a reminder of details you may have overlooked.
Nine to 12 months before:
___ determine what type of wedding you want
___ select a date and time
___ plan guest list and budget
___ locate site of ceremony and reception (don't forget rehearsal dinner site)
___ hire a wedding consultant if you choose to
___ meet with clergy person (are there pre-marital requirements?)
___ book caterer, photographer, entertainment and videographer
___ select wedding attendants and determine sizes
___ Choose your dress and headpiece
___ select your color scheme
___ choose attire for wedding party
___ send engagement notice to local newspaper
___ begin planning your honeymoon (apply for passport if needed)
Six to 9 months before:
___ select florist
___ bridal registry your gifts
___ locate accommodations for out of town guests
___ fine tune your guest list
___ reserve rentals needed
___ make air and hotel reservations for honeymoon
___ book transportation for wedding day
___ order invitations and related stationary
Four to 6 months before:
___ complete guest list
___ help mothers coordinate dresses
___ ensure wedding gown and alterations
___ shop for trousseau
___ order favors
___ select and reserve men's attire
___ draw map to ceremony and reception site for guests
___ address invitations (mail out 8 weeks before date)
___ purchase wedding accessories
___ purchase gifts for attendants
___ confirm ceremony details
___ arrange rehearsal details and dinner
___ make wedding day appointment with hairdresser and manicurist
___ make final alterations on your dress
___ contact your photographer and cake baker to discuss details
One month before:
___ buy wedding bands
___ contact out of town guests and make necessary hotel reservations
___ finalize music list and no-play list for band or DJ
___ make reservations for bridesmaid luncheon
___ attend showers
___ finalize beverage and rental details
___ make appointment for preservation of bridal bouquet
Two weeks before:
___ contact non-responding guests
___ marriage license and blood tests (confirm your state laws how soon to apply)
___ pick up wedding rings
___ verify wedding party clothing and accessories
___ make arrangement for name change
One week before:
___ send reminders to the rehearsal dinner attendees about time and location
___ send guest count to caterer
___ plan seating arrangements
___ confirm honeymoon plans, pick up tickets and traveling funds
___ assign tasks to wedding party
___ practice hair and makeup
___ finalize transportation
___ pack for honeymoon
___ rehearse ceremony
___ attend rehearsal dinner
___ give officiate's fee to best man