Wedding Planning Calendar
Bride's Checklist
Groom's Checklist
Use the following check list and calendar to organize your time
and planning and to make sure you take care of all the details of your wedding.
 Six to Twelve Months Before
Select a wedding date and time
Make a preliminary budget
Determine your wedding theme or style
Reserve your ceremony and reception location
Determine who will officiate at the ceremony
Hire a wedding consultant, if you plan to use one
Decide on your color scheme
Determine the size of the guest list
Start compiling names and addresses of your guests
Select bridal attendants
Have fiancée select his attendants
Plan reception
Check catering facilities, if at a club or hotel
Select a caterer, if one is necessary
Select a professional photographer and videographer
Select a professional florist
Select your dress and headpiece
Announce your engagement in the newspaper
Select bridesmaids' dresses
Select engagement ring with fiancée, if he has not already done so
Four
months before
Make final arrangement for ceremony (deposits should be paid, contracts signed).
Make sure all bridal attire is ordered
Have both mothers coordinate and select their dresses
Register at a bridal registry in the towns of both families
Order invitations and personal stationery
Complete the guest lists and compile them in order
Select the men's wedding attire and reserve the right sizes
Check requirements for blood test and marriage license in your state
Make an appointment for physical exam
Shop for wedding rings
Start planning the honeymoon
Decide where you will live after the wedding
Begin shopping for trousseau
Two
months before
Address invitations and announcements.They should be mailed 6 to 8 weeks before
wedding
Finalize all details with caterer, photographer, florist, reception hall manager,
musicians, etc.
Order wedding cake, if not supplied by a caterer
Finalize ceremony details with officiant
Make rehearsal arrangements
Plan rehearsal dinner
Plan bridesmaids luncheon
Make appointments with hairdresser
Arrange accommodations for out-of-town attendants or guests
Finalize honeymoon plans
One
month before
Have a final fitting for your and bridal attendants gowns
Have a formal bridal portrait done
Get blood test and marriage license
Make transportation arrangements for wedding day
Purchase gifts for attendants
Purchase gift for fiancée, if gifts are being exchanged
Have the bridesmaids luncheon
Purchase going away outfit
Keep a careful record of all gifts received (write thank-you notes immediately instead of
letting them pile up)
Make sure you have all accessories, toasting goblets, ring pillow, garter, candles, etc.
Select responsible person to handle guest book and determine its location
Two
weeks before
Attend to business and legal details. Get necessary forms to change names
on Social Security card, driver's license, insurance and medical plans, bank accounts;
make a will.
Prepare wedding announcements to be sent to newspaper
Reconfirm the accommodations for out-of-town guests
Arrange to have possessions and gifts moved to your new home. Give a change of address
card to the post office
Finish addressing announcements to be mailed on the wedding day
One
week before
Contact guests who have not responded
Give the final count to caterer and review details
Go over final details with all professional services you have engaged. Inform them of any
changes
Give photographer the list of pictures you want
Give the videographer a list of shots you would like included in the video
Give all musicians the lists of music for the ceremony and reception
Plan the seating arrangements
Arrange for someone to assist with last minute errands and to help you dress
Practice having your hair done to make sure it comes out properly and determine the time
it will take
Practice using your make-up in the same type of lighting you will have on the wedding date
Keep up with the writing of your thank you notes
Pack your suitcase for the honeymoon
Make sure you have a marriage license
Make sure you have the wedding rings, an they fit
Make sure all wedding attire is picked up and fits
Have a rehearsal with all participants, reviewing their duties
Attend rehearsal dinner party. Stay calm and enjoy yourself
Stay with the family the night before the wedding. Get to bed early. You will want to look
and feel great the next day.
On
the Wedding Day
Fix hair or have an appointment to have it done at least 3 to 4 hours
before the ceremony
Make sure nails are done
Start dressing one to one and a half hours before ceremony. Or earlier of pictures are
being taken before ceremony
Have the music start thirty minutes before ceremony
Have guests seated
After
the ceremony
Send announcement and wedding picture to newspapers
Mail announcements
Write and mail thank you notes
Groom's Check List
Six
to twelve months before
Purchase the bride's engagement ring
Discuss with fiancée the date and type of wedding
Start on your guest list
Choose best man and ushers
Start planning and making necessary arrangements for the honeymoon
Four
months before
Shop with fiancée for wedding rings
Complete your guest list
Check requirements for blood test and marriage license in your state
Select and order men's wedding attire
Finalize all honeymoon plans and send in deposits if required
Two
months before
Meet with officiant to finalize ceremony details
Assist parents with plans for rehearsal dinner party
Discuss the amount and the financial arrangement for the flowers which are the groom['s
responsibility
Arrange accommodations for out of town attendants
One
month before
See that all attendants have been fitted and wedding attire has been
ordered
Purchase gifts for the best man and ushers
Purchase wedding gift for fiancée, if gifts are being exchanged
Pick up wedding rings. Make sure they fit
Take care of business and legal affairs (insurance pollicies, wills, checking accounts,
etc.)
Two
weeks before
Together with fiancée, gather necessary documents and get your marriage
license
Arrange wedding day transportation
Reconfirm accommodations for out of town guests
Have your hair cut
The
week before
Discuss all final details with fiancée
Pick up and try on wedding attire
See that attendants get their wedding attire
Pack clothes for honeymoon
Reconfirm all honeymoon reservations
Of flying, make sure you have plane tickets
See to it that you and your attendants are at the rehearsal and that they know their
duties
Go over special seating or pew cards with ushers
Arrange for gifts brought to the reception to be taken to your new home
Make sure luggage is in the car or the hotel where you will stay your first night
The
Wedding Day
Allow plenty of time to get dressed
Get to ceremony location on time
Give the best man the brides wedding ring
Place the officiants fee in a sealed envelope. Give it to the best man to present after
the ceremony.
Bring marriage license to ceremony or have the best man do it.
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