12 Month Checklist

Wedding Planner Checklist

    12-18 Months Ahead

  • Prepare Budget
  • Set Wedding Date
  • Visit Clergy/Schedule Church, Synagogue, House of Worship etc...
  • Book Organist, Ceremony Musicians
  • Book Reception Location/Caterer
  • Book Photographer
  • Book Band or DJ Service
  • Announce Engagement
  • See Travel Agent-Book Honeymoon!

    9-12 Months Ahead

  • Ask Attendants to Participate (Wedding Party)
  • Select and Order Bridal Gown

    6-9 Months Ahead

  • Finalize Reception Menu
  • Select and Order Maids' Gowns
  • Book Florist
  • Begin Looking for Housing
  • Finalize Guest List
  • Order Invitations
  • Select Calligrapher
  • Book Videographer
  • Book Transportation
  • Select Silver, China and Crystal

    3-6 Months Ahead

  • Shop for Wedding Rings
  • Select and Order Mother's Gown
  • Address Invitations
  • Complete Bridal Registries
  • Shop for Wedding Favors

    2-3 Months Ahead

  • Make Appointment for Formal Bridal Portrait
  • Order Men's Formalwear
  • Mail Invitations
  • Get Passports for travel outside U.S.
  • Order Cake
  • Buy Attendants'Gifts

    1-2 Months Ahead

  • Choose Reception Music
  • Confirm Details with Attendants
  • Make Final Selection with Florist
  • Finalize Housing
  • Make Name Changes on Legal Documents

    2-4 Weeks Ahead

  • Finalize Reception Seating Plan
  • Pick up all Gowns
  • Pick up Wedding Rings
  • Have Formal Portrait Taken
  • Pick Up Honeymoon Tickets
  • Apply for Marriage License
  • Make Hair Appointment

    1-2 Weeks Ahead

  • Confirm Final Guest Count
  • Confirm Band or DJ arrangements
  • Confirm Floral Arrangements
  • Confirm with Clergy
  • Confirm Photographer Arrangements
  • Confirm Videographer
  • Confirm Transportation Arrangements
  • Confirm Cake Arrangements
  • Pick up Marriage License

    2-4 Days Ahead

  • Give Final Guest Count to Reception Hall/Caterer
  • Pick up Men's formalwear

    1 Day Ahead

  • Review Video Plans
  • Keep Beauty Appointments
  • Attend Rehearsal
  • Attend Rehearsal Dinner
  • Present Gifts to Attendants at Rehearsal Dinner

    Wedding Day!!

  • Allow 2 hours for photos at home before ceremony
  • Relax and Enjoy!!!!!

    Note: Please use the above checklist as a guide. Many Professionals are booked ahead of the times listed above.


 



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