Brides Checklist
  • THE ENGAGEMENT
  • Say Yes!
  • Go with fiance to choose ring
  • Select a date and place
  • Decide wedding budget
  • 3 TO 6 MONTHS BEFORE
  • Get binder to organize info and receipts
  • Select and reserve location for reception
  • Arrange person performing ceremony
  • Select and reserve location for reception
  • Choose your wedding dress and veil
  • Decide number of guests
  • Plan the color scheme
  • Choose a theme
  • Plan reception
  • Choose bridesmaids and attendants
  • Select bridesmaids dresses
  • Coordinate mothers dresses
  • Engagement photos taken
  • Compile your guest list
  • Order invitations/announcements
  • Consider hiring wedding planner
  • Delegate tasks to family and friends
  • Select and schedule decorator
  • Choose a caterer for reception
  • Plan menu
  • Select and schedule photographer
  • Select and schedule videographer
  • Select and schedule florist
  • Order your wedding cake
  • Arrange reception music
  • Start song list of music wanted
  • Transportation arrangements
  • Review budget
  • Doctor appointments
  • Decide on honeymoon plans
  • Get passports and vaccinations
  • Time off work scheduled
  • Finalize contracts and pay deposits
  • 1 TO 3 MONTHS BEFORE
  • Address announcements
  • Arrange out-of-town attendant lodging
  • Reception help assignments
  • Discuss shower date with attendants
  • Select grooms ring
  • Gifts for attendants
  • Gift for fiance
  • Bridal portraits taken
  • Bridal registry selection
  • Mail invitations(arrive 2-3 weeks early)
  • Select guest book or guest registration
  • Purchase cake knife, toasting glasses, etc.
  • Plan hairstyle and skin care
  • Set appointment with hair stylist
  • 1 TO 3 WEEKS BEFORE
  • Get marriage license
  • Confirm reservations & arrangements
  • Deliver announcement to newspaper
  • Arrange to change name
  • New address change
  • Follow-up on delegated tasks
  • Final estimate to caterer
  • Pack for honeymoon
  • DAY BEFORE
  • Have manicure, pedicure, & massage
  • Enjoy & relax
  • Put things together (clothing, license, rings, etc)
  • YOUR WEDDING DAY
  • Relax in a luxurious bath
  • Eat breakfast
  • Hair appointment or style hair
  • Allow plenty of time to dress
  • Arrive early and enjoy
  • AFTER YOUR WEDDING DAY
  • Return rental items (designate person)
  • Bridal gown cleaned / preserved
  • Freeze cake top
  • Review photos & purchase wedding album
  • Send thank-you notes within 2 months
  • Live happily ever after!
Grooms Checklist
  • THE ENGAGEMENT
  • Ask her fathers approval
  • Propose
  • Take fiance to choose ring
  • 3 TO 6 MONTHS BEFORE
  • Discuss and decide honeymoon plans
  • Make honeymoon reservations
  • Compile your guest list
  • Choose best man and ushers
  • Arrange the men’s attire
  • Plan wedding banquet/rehearsal dinner
  • Arrange banquet location
  • Plan menu
  • Engagement photos taken
  • Help fiance plan reception
  • Arrange wedding day transportation
  • Time off work scheduled
  • Doctor appointments
  • 1 TO 3 MONTHS BEFORE
  • Health and life insurance changes
  • Arrange out-of-town guest lodging
  • Gift for bride
  • Gifts for best man and ushers
  • New home arrangements
  • 1 TO 3 WEEKS BEFORE
  • Get marriage license
  • Confirm reservations and arrangements
  • Groom’s haircut
  • Final estimate for rehearsal / banquet
  • Pack for honeymoon
  • YOUR WEDDING DAY
  • Relax in a luxurious bath
  • Eat breakfast
  • Allow plenty of time to dress
  • Arrive early and enjoy
  • Live happily ever after!