Check the items you have completed then print out the list to check newly
completed items later by hand.
TWELVE MONTHS (or more) before the wedding:
Decide on wedding date
Decide on size/style
of wedding
Work out budget with
those who are paying
Decide on a wedding
style and color scheme
Compile guest list
Reserve sites for the
ceremony and reception
Arrange outside
catering if it isn't provided at the reception site
Reserve celebrant for
the ceremony( if required)
Attend a bridal show
for ideas
6-12 MONTHS:
Choose bridesmaids and
other attendants
Arrange
purchase/hire/making of bridal gown and veil
Order attendants'
outfits and accessories
Order mothers' dresses
Select and schedule meetings with:
Minister/Celebrant
Coordinators for
ceremony and reception sites
Caterer
Organist, musicians
and vocalists
Reception
entertainment
Florist
Photographer
Videographer
Order the wedding cake
Plan the honeymoon
Plan your new home
THREE TO SIX MONTHS:
Finalise guest list
Order printing of
invitations, other stationery
Prepare text of
service sheet and arrange printing
Finalize reception
details with caterer
Choose and reserve
tuxedos
Pre-shop &
finalise gift registry selections
Book bridal suite for
wedding night
Make reservations for
honeymoon
Arrange transportation
for the wedding party
Select and order
wedding ring(s)
Have first fitting of
wedding gown
Consult lawyer on
marriage contract and wills
Meet with consultant
with regard to life insurance and coverage for new home
Block rooms at nearby
hotels for out-of-town guests
TWO - THREE MONTHS:
Address invitations
and announcements, send out 6-8 weeks before wedding
Make appointment with
hairdresser
Organize
visas/passports for honeymoon, if needed
Choose going-away
outfit, purchase honeymoon clothing
Select wedding album
and guest books
Order cake knife,
garter, ring pillow, etc.
Arrange method of
recording gifts as they arrive
Check with and
finalize arrangements for:
Minister/Celebrant
Ceremony site
Reception site
Caterer
Florist
Photographer
Videographer
Bakery (Wedding
cake)
Organist
Vocalist
Reception
entertainment
Honeymoon
Plan kitchen tea and
bucks night (if required)
Schedule final dress
fitting
Check on marriage
license requirements
Pick up rings
ONE MONTH:
Finalise arrangements
for new home
Make hairdresser
appointment
Record replies to
invitations
Record gifts, promptly
mail out thank-you notes
Check apparel for
whole bridal party
Purchase gifts for
bride/groom and attendants
TWO WEEKS:
Double check with all
contracted services
Pick up marriage
license
Arrange seating plan
and place cards for reception
Arrange name changes
on bank accounts, licenses, etc.
ONE WEEK:
Phone those who have
not responded to your invitation
Provide the caterer
with the final guest count
Pack for your
honeymoon
Pick up honeymoon
tickets, traveler's checks, etc.
Pick up wedding gown
and attendants' outfits, store properly
Break in your wedding
shoes at home
Have a trial run with
hairdresser (with actual headwear)
Continue to record and
acknowledge gifts
Double check last
minute details with the Reception Centre
THE DAY BEFORE:
Pick up tuxedos
Hold wedding rehearsal
Double check that
you've packed everything needed for your honeymoon
THE WEDDING DAY!:
Have your hair done
Dress for the ceremony
- allow two hours
Have initial
photographs taken - alone, with parents, with bridesmaid(s), at least one hour
before ceremony.
Do you have:
The rings?
The celebrants fee?
Payment for other
contracted services?
Marriage license?
Snacks? (it may be a
long time before you get to eat again!)
