Wedding Checklist & Timetable

Task

• Announce your engagement.
• Discuss the framework/style for a celebration that suits your families & budget.

• Research providers for the key services you will need, such as venues, musicians, caterers, florists, photographer and/or videographer.

• Secure providers of the key services you will need such as: wedding consultant, venues, musicians, caterers, florists, photographer and videographer.

Almost all will require non-refundable deposits.

• Select attendants.

• Select and order bridal gown, bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories.

• Arrange for out-of-town guest accommodations.

• Develop a guest list with current addresses.

• Design and order invitations and thank you notes.

• Consider decorations, reception favors, napkins, and menus with caterers.
• Select music and flowers.

• Consider transportation needs for out-of-town guests.

• Plan rehearsal dinner.
• Plan new home & complete bridal registry.
• Plan honeymoon.

• Select and order: reception favors, napkins, guest book, menus, decorations, religious accessories, and transportation needs.
• Select and order wedding rings.
• Select and order mother’s dresses.
• Research legal requirements for marriage where your ceremony will take place.
• Obtain any immunizations you will need for the honeymoon.

• Address and mail invitations.

• Arrange for final fittings for all wedding apparel.

• Develop a coordinated timetable for your reception that includes formalities, musicians and food service.
• Arrange for a “hotel” welcome for out-of-town guests that could include itinerary, directions, brochure of things to do, and treats.
• Write vows and create wedding program.
• Determine gifts for attendants, parents, each other.
• Book hairstylist, makeup artist, manicurist and go for a trial run.
• Arrange formal wear for men.
• Arrange to get marriage license.
• Take wedding portrait and place wedding announcement in local paper.

• Reconfirm all service providers and honeymoon plans.
• Call guests who have not responded and develop a seating plan.
• Change name and/or beneficiary on all legal documents.

• Confirm final guest count with caterer.
• Adjust seating arrangements as necessary.

• Pack an “emergency kit” for your wedding day. Consider including thread & needle, refresher for make-up, hairbrush, stockings, etc.