Not everything in the list below will apply to every couple. Look over the different categories, copy and paste all the details that apply to your wedding and try to check off a couple of items every week. Start 2-3 months before your wedding.
Guest Checklist Send out your invitations Call all guests that haven't sent in their reply cards on time Tally up special meal requests: veggie & children meals Figure out your seating plan Create or buy a seating chart Write out your place cards Buy your favours Wrap & tag your favours Check on blocked guest rooms for your out-of- towners Purchase and assemble guest room baskets Arrange tours or activities for out-of- towners Send wedding announcement to newspaper Vendor Checklist You've hired all your vendors and chosen packages months ago. Now is the time to finalize details. Create itineraries with times, locations and what your vendors are to do at these locations and send them a copy Florist: # of boutonnieres, # of Corsages, # of bouquets, ceremony décor, reception décor, # of centrepieces, types of flowers for each of the above Limo: Type of vehicle, # of hours, pick-up & drop-off locations DJ: any lighting, audio or video equipment, song list Cake: décor, icing, flavours, delivery time Photographer: number of hours and photo package Videographer: number of hours and video package Decorators: confirm what and where you require décor Rentals: confirm items and quantities Church: call and ask what the earliest time decorators can arrive Ceremony music selected Personal Checklist Plan bridesmaids luncheon or day out Confirm rehearsal arrangements with vendors and attendees Purchase and wrap gifts for bridal party, parents and others Go for your final fittings (bride & bridesmaids) Purchase wrap or other covering for cool weather or air-conditioning or church restrictions Pick up your gowns Pick up your tuxes (be sure to try them on before leaving the store) Head Piece and Veil Crinoline or slip Jewellery: earrings, necklace, bracelet Gloves 2 pair of pantyhose Lingerie: bra, panties, garter Purse Something old, new, borrowed, blue A pair of formal wedding shoes A pair of comfortable shoes for when your feet are broken & blistered Get your engagement ring cleaned Over night bag for honeymoon night Makeup bag, perfume, deodorant, hand cream, mouthwash Bride's Emergency Kit Manicure & pedicure Honeymoon Checklist Purchase needed clothing Pack for honeymoon Purchase prescription or over the counter medication Pick up your honeymoon tickets Make sure you have a valid passport Keep a copy of your passport number or other ID separate from your other ID in case it gets lost or stolen Get travelers cheques Make sure you have some foreign currency for transportation, tips, etc, as soon as you arrive at your destination Notify your credit card company of your trip. This way you are guaranteed that all charges will be approved. Put mail/newspaper delivery on hold Have someone check on your home: feed pets, pick up mail, water plants, etc Ceremony Checklist Wedding bands bought and sized Confirm rehearsal and wedding date & time Marriage licence Vows chosen or written Readers chosen Usher chosen Ring pillow purchased Programs purchased or made Music selected Unity candle purchased Reception Checklist Photo permit Fill out liquor license Special occasions permit Wedding insurance Purchase any alcohol & mix Guest book & pens Pick guest book and seating card attendants Engagement photo framed for display or guest signing Meal selection Confirm bar stock and hours Go over floor plan Create a seating plan Let your venue know when deliveries will be made Confirm linen colours Figure out who will be in the receiving line and in what order Choose attendant for guest book/seating card/reception cards table Write speech and ask others to prepare speeches(wedding party, family & MC) Decide on kissing and centrepiece game Instructions for disposable cameras (announced or printed) Bathroom baskets Pick VIP reception songs: wedding party entrance, 1st dance, parents dances, cake cutting, bouquet toss, garter removal & toss, last dance, etc. Pick your kissing and centrepiece games.
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