Wedding Planning Checklist  

I hope this will help you to have an enjoyable experience planning your wedding.

 10-12 Months

* Select your date

* You choose your bridesmaids and he needs to choose the groomsmen

* Book your ceremony and reception sites

6-9 Months

*Send "Save the date" cards out

* Shop and order you bridal gown and headpiece

*Meet with the caterer and discuss the menu.

* Meet with the florist and pick out the flowers

*Select bridesmaids’ dresses

* Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests

* Start your wedding gift registry

4-5 Months

* Order your wedding invitations

* Choose the baker for your wedding cake.

* Reserve rehearsal dinner location

* Go with groom to pick out his tuxedos

* If you have showers planned, get together the guest list.

* Shop for wedding rings

* Plan your honeymoon

2-3 Months

 * Finalize the wedding guest list

* Finalize the reception menu

* Book hair and makeup appointments

* Your dress is probably in ,so now you need to choose your accessories to match. Like your jewelry,shoes, foundation garments, garter, etc.

* Select wedding favors and accessories like your guest book and pen, ring pillow, toasting glasses,etc.

* Schedule bridesmaids’ luncheon

* Mail invitations eight weeks before your wedding day

* Confirm tuxes have been ordered for groom and groomsmen

* Select music for the ceremony and reception

1-2 Months

*Have your first wedding gown fitting.

* Buy attendant gifts

* Meet with your preacher to finalize the ceremony

3-4 weeks

* Design and order your wedding program

* Get your marriage license

* Buy an emergency kit to take to the wedding, that has with cleaning solution, needle & thread, etc. Just in case something happens, then your prepared.

 1-2 Weeks

 * Have your final wedding dress fitting

* Confirm all of your beauty appointments

* Confirm date, times, locations and guest count with all vendors

* Prepare guest favors and place cards

The Day Before

* Have a manicure, pedicure and massage to relax

* Rehearsal of ceremony

 On Your Wedding Day

* Make sure to wear a button-down shirt to your hair and makeup appointments so you can easily change into your gown without disturbing your wedding hairstyle

* Be sure you take the emergency kit in case you may need something.

To Do After Your Wedding

* Write and mail your thank-you notes.

* Finalize your photo album and scrapbook

* Get your wedding gown cleaned and preserved