Wedding Planning Checklist
Good planning is essential when it comes to your wedding. With our printable wedding planning checklist, you can easily keep track of everything you need to do before your special day:
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1 year to 6 months prior:
Announce the engagement to friends and family
Choose a wedding date
Announce the engagement in your local paper
Decide whether you want an indoor wedding or outdoor wedding
Select the colors, theme, and details of your wedding
Choose and book a location and officiant for your wedding
Choose and book your reception location
Select the caterer and choose a wedding cake
Choose a florist and start planning your wedding flowers
Book the musical entertainment and master of ceremonies
Find a photographer and/or videographer
Write your guest list
Make a bridal registry
Decide on bridesmaids
Choose the remainder of the wedding party
Start shopping for your wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses
Begin thinking about your preferred honeymoon location
6 months to 3 months prior:
Finalize your guest list
Choose your invitations
Mail invitations
Purchase the wedding gown and veil
Purchase the bridesmaids dresses
Purchase or arrange for rental of groom and groomsmen tuxedos
Book your honeymoon destination
Plan the rehearsal dinner
Arrange transportation to and from the wedding and reception
3 months to 1 month prior:
Obtain the marriage license
Purchase the wedding rings
Have the mothers of the bride and groom choose their dresses
Confirm all catering, floral, and travel details
Create your wedding programs
Schedule the bridesmaids’ lunch
Plan and invite everyone to the rehearsal dinner
1 month to two weeks prior:
Plan makeup and hairstyling, book professional stylists if desired
The bride should buy a gift for the groom
The groom should buy a gift for the bride
Purchase wedding accessories like favors and place cards
Finalize all music with the DJ or entertainment provider
2 weeks ahead
Finalize all details with the caterer and give an updated guest count
Confirm all plans with your florist
Obtain the tickets for your honeymoon and
1 week ahead
Pack for your honeymoon
Give the wedding party their gifts
Hold the rehearsal dinner
Attend bachelor/bachelorette party
Day before
Relax with family and friends
Get wedding manicure
The bride should stay with loved ones and retire early
Your Wedding Day
Stay calm!
Enjoy a healthy breakfast
Visit makeup artist and hairdresser
Get dressed for your wedding
Savor every wonderful moment of your special day!
