Wedding Checklist

12 to 18 months before

  • Reserve Church, Temple, Site of Ceremony
  • Shop for Engagement Ring
  • Reserve Photographer
  • Reserve Videographer
  • Reserve Reception Facility
  • Choose Entertainment
  • Contact a Wedding Consultant
  • Hire Musicians for Ceremony
  • Discuss and Decide on Style and Formality of Your Wedding


6 to 12 months before

  • Arrange Accommodations for Out of Town Attendants
  • Order Gown and Veil
  • Select Members of Your Bridal Party
  • Shop for Attendants' Gowns
  • Schedule Photo for Engagement Announcement
  • Arrange Wedding Transportation
  • Mail Engagement Information to Newspaper
  • Pick a Color Scheme for Your Wedding
  • Discuss Honeymoon Plans
  • Visit or Call Rental Companies to Review Rental Options
  • Visit Florist and Discuss Floral Arrangements


3 to 6 months before

  • Complete Bridal Registry
  • Order Wedding Cake
  • Visit Travel Agent and Make Honeymoon Plans
  • Send Deposits/Payments for Airline Tickets
  • Order Invitations and Thank You Notes
  • Plan Rehearsal Dinner
  • Order Wedding Band Engravings


2 months before

  • Order Men's Formal Wear
  • Order Favors for Reception
  • Meet with Your Function Director
  • Send Band or DJ a List of Songs You would Like Played
  • Buy Attendants' Gifts
  • First Gown Fitting
  • Hire a Calligrapher to Address Invitations
  • Have a Formal Portrait Taken
  • Mail out Invitations


1 month before

  • Confirm Rehearsal with Church
  • Get Physical Examination
  • Purchase Final Party Supplies
  • Make Appointment to have Wedding Bouquet Preserved
  • Mail Thank You Notes for Shower Gifts


1 to 2 weeks before

  • Apply for Marriage License
  • Pick Up Honeymoon Tickets
  • Finalize Flowers
  • Give Caterer a Final Guest Count
  • Plan Seating for Reception
  • Write Out Place Cards for Reception
  • Pick Up Formal Wear
  • Confirm: Church, Hall, Band, Photo, Video, Limo, Florist, Etc.


1 day before

  • Relax and take some deep breaths...you're almost there.
  • Pack for your honeymoon.
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