Wedding Planning Checklist 6 Months or Less
Immediately after getting engaged Wedding cakes Florist Announce your engagement on social media. Videographer Have the money talk with your fiancé, your parents Ceremony musicians. and the groom’s parents to determine who plans to Begin a fitness regimen. contribute to the budget. Schedule regular beauty treatments: facials, massages, Get inspired. Start collecting bridal magazines, pinning Botox, etc. on Pinterest and perusing ArkansasBride.com. Research hotels for out-of-town guests, and reserve a Create a wedding binder or buy a wedding organizer. block of rooms for guests Print off these helpful tools: Research honeymoon destinations. Wedding Planning Checklist Wedding Budget Spreadsheet Gown Buying Guide 4-5 Months Wedding Day Timeline & Checklist Register for wedding gifts. Bridal Registry Checklist Reserve the band or DJ. Insure your engagement ring. Order your wedding invitations. Set a date! Book honeymoon plans. Build a wedding website. Make sure plans for the rehearsal dinner are underway. Draft a rehearsal dinner guest list. 6 Months—Better get going! Shop for wedding bands. Send save-the-dates. Finalize your budget. Shop for wedding party thank you gifts. Draft a guest list. You can’t book a venue if you don’t Pick out wedding shoes, veil, headpiece, garter and any have an estimate in mind. other accessories. Choose your wedding party. Research transportation for the wedding day. Order your bridesmaids and groomsmen attire ASAP. Determine your wedding style: choose your colors and/ or theme. 3 Months Book your wedding venue. Order custom thank you notes. These will come in Order your wedding dress. handy after your upcoming bridal showers. Hire these key professionals ASAP: Book bridal beauty treatments. Photographer Finalize menu with caterer. Schedule engagement photos right away. Order beer, wine and/or liquor now to ensure you get Wedding planner or event designer the best price. Discuss your needs with a liquor store Caterer manager for bulk discounts and deals on certain brands. Officiant Buy wedding favors. Wedding Planning Checklist, 6 Months or Less
Add items to your registry, if incomplete. Confirm rehearsal and rehearsal dinner plans. Begin gown fittings and alterations. Do you have the marriage license yet? Take your shoes and accessories with you. Finalize ceremony readings and vows with officiant. Book transportation services. Write and mail any bridal shower thank you notes left to send. 2 Months Week of Mail the wedding invitations. Check in with all wedding vendors to confirm dates, Email a rehearsal schedule to those obligated to attend. plans and ask questions. Email a wedding day timeline to the wedding party, Create a photo checklist or review the list provided house party and close family. by your photographer. Discuss your wishes with the Be sure your wedding website is updated. photographer. Begin to relax. Take your bridal portraits. Host a bridesmaids luncheon (the weekend before or a Do a hair and makeup run-throughs. few days before the wedding) to thank your bridal party; Order programs, menus, place cards, table numbers, etc. present thank you gifts at this time. Marriage license can now be obtained. Remember, it’s Designate a point person for the wedding day to answer only valid for 60 days. vendor and guest questions, troubleshoot issues that Be sure your wedding website is up-to-date. may arise and pay the necessary gratuities. Be sure to tell your vendors, family, wedding party and out-of-town Continue gown fittings. Bring your shoes and accessories. guests who this point person is. Buy your outfit for the rehearsal dinner. Day of 1 Month Download our Wedding Day Timeline & Checklist Enjoy any bridal showers and bachelorette party. for a complete guide to your big day! Have a final meeting or phone call with photographer to run down photo list. Now’s a good time to check in with your wedding 2 Weeks Later planner and/or day-of coordinator. Preserve your wedding gown. Schedule a final walk-through at your venue(s). Return duplicate or unwanted wedding gifts. Print programs, menus, place cards, table numbers, etc. Send thank you notes. Get your marriage license, if you haven’t already. Make sure all vendor balances are paid in full and all gratuities have been shared. 2 Weeks Out
Call and confirm any unconfirmed guests (optional). Give final headcount to the caterer, and to any bar service providers. Provide final headcount to reception venue.