KeysDAN How to Create the Ultimate Wedding Checklist

How to Create the Ultimate Wedding Checklist

You've set the date. You're ecstatic. You've told all your friends. Panic creeps in as you realize everything
you have to do to pull this wedding off. Break it down into simple steps, and you'll get it done.

Instructions

12-6 months before:
Announce engagement.
Decide on date and time.
Decide on style of wedding.
Start idea scrap book.
Establish budget with families.
Book ceremony, reception location.
Book the officiant.
Decide on number of guests.
Choose attendants.
Book caterer, musicians, florist.
Book photographer.
Book transportation.
Choose and order wedding dress.
Set up gift registry.

6-3 months before:
Choose wedding rings.
Choose and order groom's attire.
Order attire for male attendants.
Arrange dress fittings for gown.
Confirm bridesmaids' dress orders.
Order invitations and other stationery.
Write personal vows and readings.
Order wedding cake.
Plan rehearsal dinner.
Choose attire for rehearsal dinner.
Book room for wedding night.
Book honeymoon.
Reserve blocks of rooms for guest accommodations.

3-1 months before:
Complete guest list.
Address and send wedding invitations.
Choose music and play list.
Draw up seating plans.
Reserve rental items.
Purchase wedding favors for guests.
Order final flower arrangements.
Organize delivery of wedding cake.
Book hair stylist and makeup artist.

1 month before:
Choose gifts for attendants
Pick up wedding rings.
Choose presents for each other.
Confirm all services.
Discuss music with musicians.
Send wedding-day schedule to all service providers.
Send invitations for rehearsal dinner.
Attend final fitting of wedding gown.
Have hair styled as trial run.
Arrange for blood tests, if necessary.
Borrow items for wedding.
Organize cake table decorations.
Give photographer required photo list.
Get paperwork in order.
Confirm honeymoon reservations.
Write thank-you notes.

2 weeks before:
Obtain marriage license.
Prepare announcements.
Arrange final cleaning and pressing of wedding attire.
Write place cards for reception.
Arrange transportation from reception to wedding-night location.
Make list of wedding day needs.
Buy traveler's checks for honeymoon.
Send schedule to wedding party.
Order birdseed, petals or confetti.
Ask maid of honor to follow up on missing RSVPs.
Write more thank-you notes.
Create ceremony program.

1 week before:
Pick up gifts for attendants.
Discuss seating with ushers.
Confirm final guest numbers and seating arrangements with caterer.
Practice toasts and speeches.
Break in wedding shoes.
Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
Place fees in envelopes for services.
Get manicure/pedicure.
Confirm final details with vendors.
Arrange for attendants to take care of wedding attire after reception.
Pack for honeymoon.

Wedding day order of events:
Hair is styled.
Bride, groom and attendants get dressed.
Transportation for bride and bridesmaids arrives.
Transportation for groom arrives.
Groom leaves for ceremony.
Groomsmen leave for ceremony.
Bridesmaids leave for ceremony.
Bride and her father (or escort) leave for ceremony.
Guests arrive for ceremony.
Ceremony begins.
Ceremony ends.
Wedding party arrives at reception.
Photographs are taken.
Guests arrive at reception; receiving line begins.
Music begins.
Food is served.
Speeches and toasts.
Cake is cut and served.
Bride and groom depart.

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