Wedding Planning Checklist
Just Engaged? Congrats! You have a lot ahead. The following itemizes everything you need to know to plan the perfect wedding.
select the wedding date
the style and location of the wedding
the guest list, including who must be invited, who should be invited and who would be nice to invite; later on based on the budget, finanlize it. Also decide if children is welcomed to attend
the budget and how the expenses will be shared
select and reserve the ceremony site
select and reserve your officiant
select color scheme
keep track your payments and all the important activities
select and reserve photographer
select maid of hornors, best man, bridesmaids, and ushers.
select flower girl and ring bearer
select attendants’ dresses, shoes, and accessories; click here to see some great selection at discount price
select and book reception DJ
schedule fittings and delivery dates for yourself, attendants, and flower girl
select and book florist
finalize guest list
select and order wedding invitations and other stationery; click here to see a variety of wedding stationery.
set date, time and location for your rehearal dinner if plan to have
arrange accomodations for visitors
register for gifts
purchase wedding attire
select and order bakery including wedding cake
order party favors
order everything for honeymoon, including the clothing, tickets, passport, and etct.
select wedding decorations
select and book transportion for wedding day
plan activities for visitors
buy gifts for wedding attendants
mail invitations
schedule to have your hair, makeup and nails done
have the formal bridal portrait taken
select a guest book atendant
mail invitations for rehearsal dinner
get marriage license
finalize and order the wedding menu and drinks
arrange final fitting of bridesmaids’ dresses
arrange final fitting of your gown and headpiece
finalize all the wedding details, including flowers, seatings, detailed timeline.
contact anyone who hasn’t responded to the invitation
meet the photographer and detail everything
pick up wedding attire
final count of guests
if plan to have a honeymoon, confirm the honeymoon reservations and accommodations
don’t forget to hold your mails if gone for a while
get all the wedding supplies, such as flower basket, ring pillow, toasting glasses, cake cutting knife, napkins and etc to the ceremony. Click here to see all the wedding supplies you need for the wedding
if rent something for the wedding, make sure have someone to return for you in case you are heading for honeymoon right after the ceremony.
Now with everything checked and ready, relax and enjoy your wedding