Having a wedding planning checklist ensures you will be able to plan everything for your special wedding day without any added stress or worry.
Our free wedding planning check list helps to keep it all in order and suggests everything you need to do when planning a wedding and the best time frame to accomplish your activity.
Below is awedding to do list - printable. Use theWedding Check Off List and tick each activity as you complete it.
Wedding Check List
The Engagement
Announce your engagement and place announcements in newspaper if you wish Arrange engagement party.
Soon After
Set the wedding date Start a wedding file to keep all your documents. Organization is the key to staying sane during the planning process. Choose the style and formality of your wedding. ie. Formal, Semi Formal, Informal. (Helps to narrow down venues) Establish who is contributing financially and set the budget for the wedding Choose a bridal consultant or wedding co-ordinator if you plan to. Appoint offiant and book Decide where the wedding ceremony is to be held and book Write up a guest list and establish numbers Select where the reception is to be held and book Plan the style of the wedding (whether it be religious, secular or a theme) Determine the type of entertainment (band or DJ) for reception and book Make a list of necessary hire equipment Nominate the wedding party Commence shopping for a gown or dressmaker and accessories Shop for grooms suit or tailor and accessories Look for suits, dresses and accessories for bridal party Shop for florist and flowers you want Search for a photographer/ video grapher that suits your requirement Decide on transportation (cars, horse and carriage) Plan accommodation for wedding night Set your honeymoon destination ( contact travel agents etc) Organise passports, visas and vaccinations Arrange leave from work Keep a scrap book or diary of ideas and samples (nice to have as a momento) Start to think about ceremonial vows Consider pre-marital councelling Consider wedding insurance
1-3 Months
Make appointment with your wedding officiant and complete the "Notice of Intended Marriage" form asap Finalize wording on your ceremonial vows Choose your master of ceremonies Shop or design your wedding rings and order Design, order or make you wedding invitations Buy a guest book Finalize your guest list Decide upon a gift registry and compile a gift list Send your invitations (at least 8 weeks prior) Start to prepare your bomboniere Choose the style of cake and book decorator Make final decisions on all items that need to be ordered and booked if haven't done so already Have fitting for the bride, groom and bridal party Book your hire equipment Purchase all your wedding accessories Book your wedding night Finalise and book your honeymoon Consider a hairstylist and makeup artist and book appointment Consider taking dance lessons
4 Weeks
Arrange bucks night Arrange hens night/bridal shower Have the wedding rings engraved Have your hair and make-up trial
3 Weeks
Make sure that all in the wedding party are aware of what is required of them Select the music for the ceremony Choose the music for the 'first dance, father and bride dance etc. Provide a list of music that you would like/not like to have played Ensure all honeymoon travel documents are in order ie passport, visa, insurance, travellers cheques
2 Weeks
Have bucks night Have hens night/bridal shower Have the wedding rehearsal Final fitting for bride and groom Make sure all wedding attire for bridal party fits properly Check that you have all your accessories in order Confirm that all legal documents are in order 'marriage license' ect Pack bag/luggage for honeymoon. Pick up rings
1 Week
Pick up or arrange delivery for all wedding attire Ensure that all in the bridal parties have what they need Confirm the roles and responsibilities for the day Inform caterer/reception venue of total guest count and seating arrangements Confirm all services are booked and all delivery times are established Write your speeches
YOUR WEDDING DAY !
Eat something ! Hair and Makeup Remember to bring the rings and marriage license Have someone check the reception site (as early as possible) Have candid photo's taken with the family Relax and enjoy your wedding day
After the Honeymoon
Have your wedding gown and flowers preserved Write Thank-You notes Name changes (drivers license, passport, etc.)
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