Bridal Planning CheckList
The bridal check list is kind of a "to do" list that can help keep you on track for your Wedding day. It can ensure that things run more smoothly on your Special day.
Not everything in this list will apply to all weddings, nor is it claimed to be a complete list either. These are just simple suggestions to help plan your wedding. Use it to jumpstart your own wedding day checklist.
You hooked the guy, now its time to plan the wedding! Here are the steps to complete the wedding you have always wanted!
8 TO 12 Months Before the Wedding
Select a wedding date, time, and location.
Decide the type of wedding you would like to have. (size, formality, and setting)
Begin your guest list.
Consider possible color schemes. Explore pre-marital counseling.
Start health and fitness plan.
Select and hire your professional: photographer, caterer, consultant, disc jockey, etc. (It is never too early to reserve your wedding professionals)
Shop together for your wedding rings.
Decide upon your budget.
Determine who will pay what expenses.
Book your wedding location(s).
Choose your attendants.
Determine the sizes of your attendants.
Select dress and headpiece, and set a date for fittings and delivery.
Select your bridesmaids' dresses and accessories.
Give thought to your honeymoon location.
5 to 8 Months
Check the requirements for marriage license.
Select and discuss your color schemes with the florist and/or balloonist of choice.
Again consider pre-marital counseling.
Reserve your wedding day rental equipment (tables, chairs, china, silverware, gazebo, etc.).
Decide upon a gift registry and select your gift choices.
Begin your record of gifts received.
Send thank you notes as soon as possible.
Order your invitations and related stationary needs.
Start shopping for the mens’ wedding attire.
3 to 5 Months
Finalize your guest list.
Decide upon and order your favors.
Select your baker, then choose your cake, groom’s cake, and mints.
Help both mothers coordinate and find their wedding day clothing.
Review your written agreements forms with all of your professionals (photographer, caterer, D.J., site coordinator, transportation, etc.).
2 to 3 Months
Have engagement portraits taken.
Place your engagement announcement in the newspaper.
Mail out invitations and announcements.
Decide on the mens’ wedding attire.
Arrange and plan your rehearsal dinner.
Purchase your wedding day accessories.
Arrange attendants' parties.
Book a beverage caterer for the reception and make selections.
Prepare accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests.
Consider a hairdresser and/or makeup artist and book appointments.
Finalize all honeymoon plans.
2 to 4 Weeks
Final wedding dress fitting.
Final fitting for your wedding attendants.
Obtain marriage license.
Have your attendants' parties.
Purchase your going-away outfit.
Draw a map to direct your guests to the site(s), if necessary.
Create a calendar of events for the wedding day.
Make sure your accessories are in order (rings, pillow, garter, etc.)
1 to 2 Weeks
Finalize arrangements with the entertainer(s) and provide a list of music you would like played during special events such as first dance, garter removal and bouquet toss. (Sound Stage will contact you during this time)
Pick up your wedding rings and make sure that the engravings are correct and they fit properly.
Contact the guests who have not responded to your invitations.
Who does what?
Select a wedding date, time, and location.