Download and Print – Your 12 Month Wedding Checklist
A wedding checklist to help you plan your day!!
Now that you’ve had some time to soak in all the joy and happiness of being engaged you may be stressing out over all that needs to be done! Below is a timeline that will help you with your wedding planning!
10 – 12 Months To Go….
__ Work out your budget and establish your priorities
__ Start envisioning your wedding and browsing Pinterest, wedding magazines and wedding blogs
__ Start looking at wedding venues, visit and book your favorite venue and your date is set!
__ Compile a preliminary guest list
__ Book your high priority vendors – photographer, florist, DJ/Band
__ Consider getting Wedding Insurance
6 – 9 Months To Go…
__ Engagement Session with your photographer
__ Choose your wedding rings
__Book your hair and makeup
__Book your Officiant
__ Finalize your guest list
__ Decide on arrangements with your Floral Designer
__ Do a tasting and choose your wedding cake with your Cake Designer
__ Secure your caterer
__ Decide on your wedding invitations
__ Create your gift registry
__ Shop for bridesmaid/flower girl dresses and give your attendants clear instructions on how to place their order
__ Arrange and book any necessary transportation and accommodations
__ Go over bridal shower/bachelorette details and the guest list with the person(s) hosting your party
3 – 5 Months To Go…
__ Have Bridal Shower
__ Book your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner location(s)
__ Compile your rehearsal dinner guest list
__ Order wedding favors for your guests
__ Shop and reserve men’s formalwear
__ Finalize menu, beverage and catering details
__ Finalize honeymoon plans and obtain all necessary documents (are your passports up to date?)
__ Reserve your Day of Transportation
6 – 8 Weeks To Go…
__ Mail out your invitations!! Have a plan for recording the RSVPs and meal choices
__Make nail and haircut appointment for before the wedding
__ Touch base with your vendors to confirm date, deposits and details
__ Buy any necessary undergarments for your wedding day
__ Confirm your wedding party has ordered all their necessary attire
__ Write thank you cards for shower gifts and any early wedding gifts received
__ Finalize décor plans
__ Order wedding gift thank you cards (if non-photo)
3 to 5 Weeks To Go
__Send out rehearsal dinner invitations
__Do your hair and makeup trial
__Finalize and confirm
- Wedding vows and readings with your Officiant
- Shot list with your Photographer/Videographer
- Song list for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception with your DJ and/or Band/Musicians
- Wedding night and honeymoon accommodations
__Obtain marriage license and complete name-change document, if applicable
__Pick up your wedding rings and proofread any engraving
__Purchase your guest book, toasting flutes, cake servers, unity candle, etc.
__Purchase gifts for your bridal party
__Have your final dress fitting. Bring your shoes and accessories for the full impact
__Follow up with anyone who hasn’t sent in their RSVP if necessary
1 – 2 Weeks To Go…
__Give your caterer/venue the final guest count
__Arrange seating and create the seating chart and/or place cards
__Pick up your wedding gown!!
__Confirm arrival times and finalize wedding timeline with vendors and the wedding party
__Put together your own bridal emergency kit
__Check the weather report, and if things are questionable contact your venue to make sure contingency plans are in place
__Start packing for your honeymoon
__Have your bachelor and bachelorette parties
__Treat yourself to a facial and/or a massage
The Day Before…
__Have rehearsal dinner and enjoy all those you are sharing this special time with
__Make sure all wedding day items are packed, laid out and ready to go. Don’t forget the rings and marriage license!
__Pick up men’s formalwear
__Figure out tips and final payments for vendors. Put them in clearly marked envelopes and give them to the Best Man or another person you trust to hand them out at the reception
__Designate someone to return your groom’s tux and other rental items the day after the wedding
__Go treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure
__Try to go to bed early
Your Wedding Day…
__Allow plenty of time to get ready
__Make sure you visit with everyone at your wedding
__Stop, take a deep breath and enjoy every moment!!
After the Honeymoon…
__Write and send thank-you cards
__Exchange or return any unwanted gifts
__Have your wedding dress cleaned and preserved by a reputable company
__Keep in touch with your Photographer and Videographer to work on albums, DVDs, etc
__Enjoy being married!!
Lorena and Tom – Wedding Photographers for Your Captivating Moments Photography weddings.yourcaptivatingmoments.net
Marietta, Ga. 30064
678-744-3104
