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Wedding Checklist Just for You!

January 20, 2018 by Lorena

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….

Bride and Groom at The Bradford House and Gardens in Flowery Branch, Ga.

 

__ 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…

Bradford House and Gardens, Flowery Branch, Ga.
Wedding Dress designed by Elite Pour La Vie

__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…

Groom and his Groomsmen at Foxhall Resort in Douglasville, Ga.

__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…

Bride at The Wright Farm, Roopville, Ga.

__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

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