Planning Checklist

12 MONTHS TO GO

Announce your engagement
Gather ideas for your wedding theme and style by going to wedding trade shows or looking online
Work out a basic budget: research wedding/reception venues
Determine number of guests
Get started on attire ideas
If you will be working with a planner, review potential candidates
Research photographers, videographers, reception bands or DJ’s. Set up Zoom or live consultations.

11 MONTHS TO GO

If you are working with a planner, make your selection and set up a meeting.
Select and reserve your wedding venue and schedule a rehearsal time.
Choose reception venue; negotiate contract; leave a deposit to secure booking
Determine the theme/colors/and décor for your reception
Meet with potential caterers; arrange for tastings
Select and book a caterer
Reserve musicians/DJ
Determine ceremony musicians and make musical selections
Book videographer and photographer and put together shot list
Research floral designers. Decide if you want fresh flowers, or faux flowers ,or a combination of both.
Secure venue parking and or guest transportation
Visit local bridal salons and start looking at dresses
Choose your wedding party members; invite them to take part in your celebration
Meet with your officiant to discuss the ceremony
Determine your honeymoon budget
Start creating a wedding website as soon as your wedding date and venue are set

10 MONTHS TO GO

Select and order your wedding gown
If your ceremony will be held in a special setting such as a park, obtain any necessary permits
Go over attendants’ duties with your maid of honour and bridesmaids
Send out save-the-dates if yours is a destination wedding (include your wedding website and URL)

9 MONTHS TO GO

Register for gifts (update your website accordingly)
Work closely with vendors to ensure that your theme/style/palette will be woven into all aspects of the day.
Decide on the food and drink that will be served
Prepare a playlist of reception music ideas for your DJ
Select and order your headpiece, veil, shoes
Confirm delivery dates for your wedding attire
Research air, hotel and car-rental options for guests

8 MONTHS TO GO

7 MONTHS TO GO

Review and finalize wedding details with your partner and your planner
Coordinate any fittings/alterations with your bridesmaids
Consider groomsmen attire; make recommendations for a formal wear shop or rental house
Select attire for flower girl and ring bearer
Scout stationers: Determine the design, wording, and paper stock for your invitation suite, table cards, and thank-you note paper. Finalize order
Hire a calligrapher (if needed) for table and escort cards
Determine order of ceremony events and choose appropriate wording for your programs
Book hotel room blocks for your guests; negotiate rates; post info onto your website
Select and order wedding rings
Purchase bridal accessories: jewelry, lingerie, etc.
Choose and order something fun for your guest to toss after your ceremony; rose petals, bird seed, confetti etc.

6 MONTHS TO GO

5 MONTHS TO GO

Order table cards
Place print order for programs
Book your honeymoon
Taste test a variety of wedding cakes and select a baker, place cake order and arrange for delivery
Make reservations for rehearsal dinner and select a menu

4 MONTHS TO GO

Determine method of addressing invitations and hire a calligrapher if applicable
Create wedding vows
Have groom try on tuxedo
Purchase or rent Grooms wedding accessories

3 MONTHS TO GO

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1 WEEK TO GO

WEDDING DAY

Eat a healthy, energizing breakfast
Arrange to have food available for nibbling as the wedding party gets ready
Assign your event planner or a trusted person to gather all the rented Boutonnieres from the groomsmen and bouquets from Bridesmaid at 10:00 before they start to leave. This helps you to avoid the hassle of tracking down rented flowers the day after the wedding.

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