Main Content

A handy simple checklist to help you plan your wedding day

6-12 Months
Choose the type of wedding you will have, date and time.
Determine your budget, and who will pay for what.
Think about hiring a wedding planner.
Make arrangements with the person who will be leading the ceremony.
Reserve the wedding and reception locations.
Select your wedding dress, veil and accessories.
Choose your bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, and honored roles.
Have a formal black/white photo sitting for announcements.
Meet with the florist, photographer, caterer, videographer, and D.J. or entertainment to discuss budgets and options.
Discuss the guest list with fiancé and families.
Plan the reception music you wish to have.
Contact a rental coordinator for equipment reservations.
Discuss honeymoon and reservations.
Arrange for time off work, if necessary.
Buy a wedding planner and envelopes to store brochures and notes.
Develop record-keeping system for invitations, gifts, and thank-you notes.

4-6 Months
Select and register wedding gifts and patterns.
Select color scheme.
Order dress and accessories.
Order bridesmaids’ dresses, shoes and accessories.
Contact men’s formal wear specialist for men’s attire.
Have parents select attire.
Order invitations, announcements, programs, napkins, matchbooks, and personal stationery.

2 Months
Choose and order wedding bands and engraving.
Order wedding and groom’s cakes.
Check state/county marriage license requirements.
Plan ceremony, reception, menus, master of ceremonies, music, and timetables.
Plan rehearsal dinner, and bridesmaids’ luncheon.
Complete guest list and address invitations.
Make arrangements for lodging for travelling guests.
Purchase gifts for attendants and groom.
Plan reception seating, if necessary.