The Passion of a Dream Wedding: Your Wedding Full Check List

The Passion of a Dream Wedding: Your Wedding Full Check List

Your Wedding Full Check List

Wedding Checklist wedding is a festive event with tons of details and planning required. Now is not the time to procrastinate! We’ve put together this helpful checklist to guide you through the planning process and make sure you don’t miss anything. Once the planning is done, you can relax and get some much deserve rest! 1. Pick your wedding date Decide on wedding style Decide on the budget Meet with those helping with budget to discuss financial responsibilities Reserve ceremony site Visit possible reception sites and reserve on Start on guest list for approximate count Pick groomsmen and bridesmaids Consider hiring a professional wedding consultant for all the planning and for coordinating the wedding day 2. 9 – 12 Months ahead Send Save-the-Date cards to everyone on your guest list to reserve the date Shop for and order your: Headpiece/Veil Jewelry Shoes Undergarments Wedding gown Meet with and reserve your: for and order your: Baker of wedding cake Cater Ceremony musicians Florist Reception band or DJ Videographer Shop for and order your: Meet with your Officiant Plan details of reception: colors, decorations, balloons, favors, overall theme Register for wedding gifts 3. 6 – 9 Months ahead Get engagement photo taken Submit engagement photo and announcement to local newspaper Discuss honeymoon plans (pick location and make reservations) Get passport if needed Select and order bridesmaids’ attire: Accessories Dresses Shoes Finalize men’s formal wear and place orders Discuss wedding colors scheme with mothers so they can coordinate and finalize their outfits Attend parties and showers in your honor Purchase thank you notes/cards and write them as need arises Experiment with hairstyles and makeup Reserve wedding day transportation Reserve any party rentals equipment (tables, tent, chairs, etc. 4. 4 – 6 Months ahead Book stylist or salon for bridal party hair, nails and makeup Finalize the guest list Reservations for accommodations for out-of-town guests Reserve wedding night accommodations Find and reserve rehearsal dinner location Select and order wedding band Select and order wedding stationery; Announcements Envelopes and seals Informal cards Invitations Reception cards Response cards Thank you notes Select and order ceremony necessities: Aisle runner Flower girl basket Garters Guest book and pen Pew bows Ring bear pillow Unity Candle Select and order reception necessities: Cake box Cake top Centerpieces Decorations Matchbooks Place cards Serving set for cake Toasting glasses Wedding favors 5. 2 – 4 Months ahead Begin addressing and assembling invitations Take an assemble invitation to post office to determine postage per mailing Buy stamps usually you can get LOVE themed stamps Buy and wrap groomsmen gifts and bridesmaids gifts Finalize arrangements with vendors; Baker of wedding cake Caterer Ceremony musicians Florist Photographer Reception band or DJ Videographer Mail Invitations to arrive at least six weeks before Wedding date Keep track of response card received Finalize ceremony order with Officiant-ceremony music, readings, vows Arrange ceremony rehearsal and notify participants Order wedding programs Confirm deliver dates of bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses Meet with caterer to discuss menu 6. 1 – 2 Months ahead Work on reception seating arrangement Prepare place cards Take care of financial/legal details: Insurance policies Joint bank accounts Prenuptial agreements & wills Gather forms for making name change Write your toasts and speeches Write your wedding vows Call county clerk’s office for marriage license details and schedule date to obtain yours Practice your wedding hairstyle Final fittings for wedding gowns and bridesmaids gowns Keep track of wedding gifts received and thank you notes written Confirm duties with wedding helpers: Clean up crew Flower pinners Gift table attendant Guest book attendant Host and hostess Personal attendant Punch, cake and coffee servers Readers Set up crew and decorators 7. 2 – 4 Weeks ahead Arrange for professionals to preserve your gown and bridal bouquet Follow up on missing RSVP’s and finish seating chart/place cards Confirm final guest count to caterer and reception site Write rehearsal dinner and wedding toasts Confirm honeymoon arrangements Prepare a “Must have shot list” for your wedding photographer and videographer Practice your wedding dance wearing your bridal shoes Finalize your Must play list and don’t play list with your musicians and DJ Pick up your wedding rings Mail rehearsal dinner invitations Purchase small candles, candies, and mints for your guests powder room 8. 1 Week ahead Confirm all services and reservations Confirm arrangements with ceremony and reception sites Finalize your wedding-day schedule and share with your attendant, parents and vendors, including receiving line order Create a wedding box to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license, candle, ring pillow, basket, guest book, etc.) and assign someone to transport Create a wedding box to gather your reception accessories (guest book, cameras, toasting goblets, cake topper, etc._ an assign someone to transport Pack for wedding night Pack items for ceremony and reception sites Pack for honeymoon Make arrangements for the gifts opening Pick up wedding gown and check fit Have groom pick up formal wear and check fit Have groomsmen and bridesmaids pick up their attire and formal wear and check fit Assemble a wedding day emergency kit Host bridesmaids’ luncheon Put fees due on the wedding day in envelopes for the best man to distribute Get plenty of rest so you’ll look your best for pictures 9. 1 Night ahead Hand out ceremony box to appropriate person Hand out reception box to appropriate person Hand out favor and decoration boxes to appropriate person Gather together your wedding gown, accessories, and emergency kit Get manicure, massage and pedicure Rehearse ceremony with Officiant and wedding party 10. The Day of your Wedding Your wedding day has arrived! Relax, you might be nervous, but try to eat breakfast and drink lots of fluids Take a lavender bath, it’s very relaxing Wear a button-down shirt to your hair and makeup appointments Rehearse ceremony with Officiant and wedding party 11. After your Wedding Get your wedding gown clean and preserved Preserve your bouquet Write and mail thank you notes Complete you name change kit Check into your bridal store registry for completion Meet with the photographer and videographer to finalize album and video Be happy you are now finally married to your best friend. Prepared by: Kay C. Marie Kravchuck EnhancEvents, LLC North East, MD Cayey, PR Slanesville, WV Kissimmee, FL (888) 533-5572 ext. 104 This material it is copy right protected law.

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