Ultimate Wedding Checklist

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1 19-16 Months Ahead November 2014 February 2015 Divvy up the budget Insure engagement ring Set a date Reserve a venue Reserve a church Ask bridal party to be in wedding Create wedding website Book florist Whiten teeth for engagement photos Create initial guest list Gather vender referrals from family and friends Start dress shopping Months Ahead February June 2015 Take engagement pictures Engagement Party Reserve baker Reserve Rehearsal Dinner venue Gather addresses for ceremony Meet with priest/officiant & reserve Reserve photographer & videographer (?) Set date for engagement photos Reserve a band Reserve hotel room blocks for out of town guests 12 Months Ahead June 2015 Determine wedding palette Finalize guest list Collect addresses for guest list Buy wedding bands Book florist Schedule precana Book ceremony musicians Purchase thank you notes for showers Order save the dates Months Ahead July and August 2015 Buy wedding dress Order/buy groom s tux, shoes, and accessories Decide on groomsmen s tuxes, shoes and accessories Cake tasting with baker Menu tasting/drinks Book honeymoon Book rehearsal dinner space

2 Decide on menu for rehearsal dinner Arrange parking for guests at ceremony and reception Register! 9-8 months Ahead September and October 2015 Buy veil/bridal headpiece Send out save the dates Order bridesmaids dresses Book wedding night hotel room Ensure passports are up to date (if needed) for honeymoon Proof invitations Drive wedding invitation directions to make sure they work Reserve transportation for wedding party/guests Start fitness/workout/diet plan Book hotels for day-of groom and groomsmen Confirm all groomsmen have ordered attire and gone for fittings 7 months Ahead - November 2015 Order bridesmaids dresses Order wedding invitations Start planning honeymoon Organize songs/papers for the oczepiny Make hat for oczepiny Plan out decorations, lighting & centerpieces (what to buy, DIY vs rent) 6 months Ahead - December 2015 Register Meet with florist to discuss options Order stylized table linens for reception Decide on centerpieces for reception Schedule wedding rehearsal with church and priest Request time off work for honeymoon Book flights for honeymoon Reserve any rentals (lighting, décor, etc.) 5 months to go - January 2016 Start dieting and exercising Decide on guest book Order wedding favors Make wedding playlist for band Playlist for cocktail hour Decide on first dance song, father daughter dance, mother son dance Order table number signs Create paper for welcome packets for out of town guests (welcome to buffalo items) Book hair stylist for wedding day

3 4 months to go February 2016 Buy brides shoes Buy brides flats for reception Purchase undergarments for wedding Buy cake knife and server Cake topper Address envelopes for invitations Create signs for back of bride and groom chair at reception Create sign for church Slideshow for rehearsal dinner Photos for rehearsal dinner (childhood frames) Ask those who are participating in ceremony (ushers, readers, gifts, music) Arrange caretakers for pets Decide on songs for ceremony Order stamp for invitations (return address) Make wedding (Buffalo) map for out of town guests 3 months to go March 2016 Meet with priest to talk about ceremony ideas Address envelopes for thank you notes (wedding) Mail wedding invitations Buy rehearsal dinner invitations Buy bridesmaids gifts Buy groomsmen gifts Buy family gifts Dress fitting Create and print ceremony programs Order stripped napkins/drink stirrers Create box for cards at reception Have the maid of honor and best man make sure the wedding party has purchased their outfits and accessories Finalize wedding music Start whitening teeth for wedding Make sure there are still enough options on registry, update if needed 2 months to go April 2016 Find something old, new, borrowed and blue Buy going away outfit Decide on getting ready outfit for bride and bridesmaids Deliver must-have shot lists to photographer and videographer. Include who should be in formal portraits and determine when portraits will be taken Decide what will go into welcome bags for out of town guests Create any signage for bar, guestbook, ceremony, etc. Distribute timeline/contacts to family/vendors Order ceremony booklet Frame family photos for guest book table (grandparents, etc)

4 Put together basket for women s bathroom Buy wedding night lingerie Create guestbook Fill out any documents needed to change your insurance information after married Fill out any documents needed to change your name Finalize wedding jewelry Practice dance with dad Apply for marriage license Create menu cards for reception Create seating table plan Buy dress for rehearsal dinner Keep record of RSVPs/menu requests 1 month to go May 2016 Make bridal day emergency kit Do trial run for bridal hair Send rehearsal dinner invitations Put together welcome bags for out of town guests Final dress fitting Review final RSVP list and call any guests who have not yet responded Make itinerary for wedding day Delegate tasks for wedding day (set up, guest book, dog, clean up etc) Book kennel for Riley during wedding & honeymoon Purchase thank you notes for wedding Get eyebrows/lip waxed (late may) Get hair highlighted (late may) Make sure there are still enough options on registry, update if needed (late may) Send headcount to caterer/venue Confirm day of times with venue/venders Print out venue directions for any drives day of 1 Week to go June 1, 2016 Give venue/caterer final head count Supply wedding coordinator with a list of supplier requests such as DJ table or set up needed for florist Finalize seating table plan Print place cards Complete any last DIY tasks Create ceremony box with accessories (marriage license, candles, programs, etc) and assign someone to transport to church. Create reception box with accessories (guest book, card box, toasting glasses, cake toppers, knife, etc.) and assign someone to transport to venue. Call all wedding suppliers to confirm arrangements, create time table for day. Give emergency contact number for day of. Give schedule to ceremony, reception site managers plus contact numbers for venders Have mani/pedi day with bridal party Pack an overnight bag for wedding night

5 Pack for honeymoon Organize money to be paid to venders on the day Deliver welcome packets to hotel for out of town guests Arrange day-of food for bridal party Prepare any speeches for rehearsal dinner or reception Set aside checks and cash tips in envelopes for day of vendors 2-3 Days to go - June 7-9, 2016 Ask best man to make sure groomsmen go to final fitting and have their outfits Confirm pick up times with transportation company Drop off place cards, table cards, menus, favors, table plan to reception coordinator Hand out itinerary to bridal party/family members for the wedding day Write a sweet note to spouse-to-be and have someone deliver it day of 1 Day to go - Rehearsal Dinner June 10, 2016 Rehearsal at church Hand off rings to best man/maid of honor Enjoy the next 48 hours!