Wedding Checklist
1 year before wedding
Decide on whether to have an engagement Party
Decide on announcing your engagement in the local newspaper
Envision the tone of your wedding: Formal or casual? Day or evening?
Consider having a wedding theme, will pull together the style of your wedding
Choose your wedding colors
Choose your wedding party
Set your budget
Select a date and time. Have backup dates in mind, should something be unavailable.
Reserve your ceremony and reception site
8-10 months before wedding
Meet with photographers and book
Shop for Wedding Dress
Meet with DJ”s and book
Meet with Bakers and choose design for wedding cake
Meet with caterers and sign contract
Start a guest list
Start to plan honeymoon
6 months before wedding
Meet with a florist and book
Arrange and book transportation
Order Bridesmaids dresses
Order Invitations
Order Save-the Date cards
Make hair, nails, and dental appointments
Make arrangements for out of town guests
4 months before wedding
Order favors
Book rehearsal dinner
Purchase your wedding rings
Purchase accessories (jewelry, shoes, veil, etc.)
Send out Save-the-Date cards
Reserve Groom and Groomsmen attire
2-3 months before wedding
Send out invitations
Finalize Ceremony with Officiant
Finalize menu with caterer
Order programs
Register for gifts
Order gifts (bridal party, parents, etc.)
Select songs (first dance, father daughter dance, etc.)
1 month before wedding
Have final dress fittings
Apply for marriage license
Contact your vendors to confirm arrival and delivery times
Make sure entire wedding party is set with attire
Have mother or Maid of honor call guests that haven’t rsvp’d