Breaking your wedding planning into manageable chunks is one of the best things you can do for your wedding planning experience. One of the ways to do that is by having a wedding planning checklist. Here a general sample checklist that you can use to start yours. You can add or remove activities, depending on the kind of ceremony that you’ll be having.
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12 Months Before
- Do Your Budget
No budget equals no wedding.
- Organize Your Guest List
You need this information so that you can choose the right venue for your wedding too.
- Round-Up Your Wedding Party
If you’ll be having your friends play a role in your wedding, now’s the time to ask them.
- Book Your Venue
Are you having an outdoor or indoor wedding? Make up your mind and choose a venue for your event.
8 Months Before
- Hire A Photographer
Make sure that they are a good one because they’ll be the one to capture the memories of your wedding that will last a lifetime.
- Hire A Caterer
Make sure you get a good caterer for your wedding.
- Get Your Wedding Dress
Whether you’re renting or buying, you need to get the dress done early so that any fixes that need to be done, can be done on time.
- Choose A Wedding Theme
Once you have decided on a theme, your decor, dress code, and other details will fall into place.
- Hire an Officiant
They’ll anchor your ceremony and play the role of host.
- Hire A Wedding Planner
With an expert, your planning can go even easier and faster.
6 Months Before
- Your Makeup and Hair Trial
It’ll help you know what works for you and the professional can get to know it too.
- Book A Florist
With professionals like these, the best recommendations usually come from family and friends.
- Book Your Entertainment
Are you having a DJ or a wedding band?
4 Months Before
- Purchase Your Rings
Buy them and resize them if necessary, so that they’re ready in time for your wedding.
- Send Out Your Save The Dates
This will give your guests time to prepare so they can be available on your date.
2 Months Before
- Order Your Invitations
Start with one first, so you can ensure that no mistakes have been made and then order the rest.
- Buy Your Wedding Favors
Or if you’re going DIY, start to assemble the components that you’ll put together.
- Organize Transport
How will you and your wedding party be getting to and from your event?
6 Weeks Before
- Handle Your Legalities
File your license and have it approved.
- Do A Rain Check with All Your Vendors
Please make sure they’re all on track and ready for your event.
- Send Out Your Invites
It’s time to let your guests know that your celebration time is almost near.
2 Days Before
- Rest
Your vendors and other professionals should be able to handle things from this point.
- Pamper Yourself
Get a fresh manicure, pedicure, and a massage.
- Put Your Emergency Kit Together
It should contain necessities like bobby pins, a sewing kit, blotting paper, makeup, tweezers, tissue, painkillers, mints, clear polish, wipes, the phone numbers of all your vendors, and more.
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