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Wedding Planning Checklist
12-18 months
Make a budget and discuss who will contribute
Start building your guest list and collecting addresses
Decide on your wedding colors and style
Choose on your wedding party including Ring Bearers and Flower Girls
Begin trying on wedding dresses to see what style you like and don't like
Decide on your wedding colors and style
Explore and book ceremony and reception venues
Research and prioritize vendors. Once you've found your favorites, sign the contract!
Photographer
Videographer
Baker
Florist
DJ/Band
Officiant
Live Painter
Photo Booth
Caterer
Hair and Makeup
Attire
Rentals
Transportation
9-12 months
Select and order female wedding party attire
Start creating your wedding website to keep guests informed
Reserve a block of rooms from nearby hotels
Mail your Save-the-Dates
Shop for accessories for the bride and bridesmaids
6-9 months
Take engagement pictures
Attend a tasting with your caterer and baker
Start working on your music choices, include a must-play and do not play list
Plan your bachelor and bachelorette parties
Order your wedding invitations
Shop for wedding bands
Order your wedding invitations
2-6 months
Finalize your menu with your caterer
Schedule your hair and makeup trial
Schedule final alterations appointment
Book where you'll have your rehearsal dinner
Rent your tuxes. Don't forget the dads!
Send your wedding invitations
1-2 months
Work on writing your vows
Obtain your marriage license
Finalize your day-of timeline
Turn in your final headcount to us
Finalize your seating chart
Finalize your dessert order
Confirm the rehearsal date and time with your ceremony venue
Schedule final meetings with your necessary vendors
Photo/Video
Caterer
Venue
DJ/Band
1-2 Weeks
Practice your first dance and first kiss
Put all the items for the wedding in one spot
Break in your wedding day shoes
Get a haircut or color before the wedding
Week of
Get your nails done
Pick up your wedding dresses and tux
Pack your overnight bag if staying at a hotel
Put together gratuity envelopes for vendors
Pack a small bag of your personal items
Download the planning checklist here!
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