Below I have created a "Wedding Checklist" that is set on a one-year timeline. It will include a list of everything you will need to order, book, purchase and so on.
Planning a wedding can be intimidating, but like I've said before, don't let the fear and anxiety cripple the excitement and joy that goes along with planning your wedding. Everything will work out, I promise!
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After Engagement
- Tell Everyone!
- Create a Budget
- Make Appointments at Bridal Boutiques
- Get a Planner
Eleven to Twelve Months
- Find a Venue
- Choose an Official Date
- Select Caterer
- Choose Officiant
- Theme of the Wedding
- Begin a Rough Draft Guest List
- Choose the Wedding Party
- Choose Ring Bearer and Flower Girl(s)
- Create Wedding Registries
- Engagement Party
- Send "Thank You" Cards
- Begin Projects
Eight to Ten Months
- Order Wedding Dress
- Take Engagement Photos
- Book Photographer, Florist and DJ
- Book Hotel Room for Yourselves
- Block Hotel Rooms for Guests
- Finalize Guest List
- Send "Save the Date" Notices
- Food and Cake Tastings
- Decide on Dinner Options
- Order Cake
- Book Honeymoon
- Begin Bridesmaid Dress Shopping
Four to Seven Months
- Order Bridesmaid Dresses *Seven Months*
- Second Wedding Dress Fitting
- Choose Attire for Men, Ring Bearer, Flower Girls, Mothers and Fathers.
- Purchase Wedding Bands
- Start Browsing Invitation Designs
- Renew Passports, If Necessary
- Begin Planning Rehearsal Dinner / Party
- Book Transportation for Wedding Party
- Find a Hairstylist and Makeup Artist
- Begin Buying Reception Decorations
Two to Three Months
- Send Invitations with Directions and RSVP Cards
- Get Final Fittings for Bridesmaids
- Write Vows
- Make Appointments for Hair & Makeup
- Choose Gifts for Wedding Party
- Finalize Wedding Ceremony
- Apply for Marriage License
- Finish Projects and Reception Decor
- Design and Finish Wedding Programs
- Contact Vendors for Confirmation
One Month
- Final Wedding Dress Fitting
- Go Over Playlist with DJ
- Contact Vendors for Confirmation
- Begin to Plan Seating Chart for Reception/Dinner
- Gather and Complete Name Changing Documents
- Go Over Insurance with Future Husband
- Do Hair and Makeup Trials
- Confirm Honeymoon
- Make Sure Rings are Clean and Fitted Properly
- Get Marriage License
- Give Shot List to Photographer
- Make Necessary Payments
- Contact Guests Who Haven't RSVP'ed
- Bachelorette and Bachelor Party
- Bridal Shower
- Wrap Wedding Party Gifts
- Get Accessories for Bride, Bridesmaids, Mothers, and Flower Girl(s)
One day to One week
- Final Head Count
- Finalize Seating Chart
- GET RINGS
- Get Dresses and Tuxes Pressed or Steamed
- Confirm All Vendors, Once More
- Pay Off All Remaining Balances
- Pack for Honeymoon
- Get Facials and Waxes
- Get Tan
- Nails Done
- Give Marriage License to the Officiant
- Decorate Ceremony & Reception Area
- Write Place Cards
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Give Wedding Party Gifts
- Get a Good Night Sleep
Wedding Day!
Good luck, ladies!
With Love,
Olivia Mae
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