Wedding Planning Checklist and Budget - Copy

Planning a wedding takes a lot of work. Here is a list to get you started. No two weddings are alike, so edit the list to make your perfect wedding planner.

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26th February 2017

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When

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Budget

Final Cost

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When
6 Months

Choose a date

Choose a date

Choose the bridesmaids and maid of honor

Choose the bridesmaids and maid of honor

Choose the groomsmen and best man

Choose the groomsmen and best man

Begin compiling guest list

Begin compiling guest list

Begin researching caterer

Begin researching caterer

Begin researching photographer, videographer

Begin researching photographer, videographer

Research wedding dress and veil styles

Research wedding dress and veil styles

Research hotel(s) for out-of-town guests

Research hotel(s) for out-of-town guests

Research wedding invitation designs

Research wedding invitation designs

Choose cake style and schedule tastings

Choose cake style and schedule tastings

Start compiling a short-list of venues

Start compiling a short-list of venues

Obtain/renew passports if necessary

Obtain/renew passports if necessary

When
4 Months

Create a wedding website or Facebook Page

Create a wedding website or Facebook Page

Choose bridal party attire and accessories

Choose bridal party attire and accessories

Book ceremony and reception venues

Book ceremony and reception venues

Book officiant

Book officiant

Book photographer, videographer

Book photographer, videographer

Purchase wedding dress and veil

Purchase wedding dress and veil

Finalize guest list

Finalize guest list

Reserve ceremony rentals: chairs, decor etc

Reserve ceremony rentals: chairs, decor etc

Reserve reception rentals: chairs, tables, etc

Reserve reception rentals: chairs, tables, etc

Choose flowers for wedding party, venues, cake, attendants

Choose flowers for wedding party, venues, cake, attendants

Schedule dress fittings

Schedule dress fittings

Prepare playlists for DJ/band

Prepare playlists for DJ/band

Book room for wedding night

Book room for wedding night

Order wedding cake

Order wedding cake

Order wedding invitations

Order wedding invitations

When
3 Months

Register with retailer(s) for gift registry

Registry & Gifts

Register with retailer(s) for gift registry

Book the florist

Book the florist

Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony

Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony

Purchase wedding bands

Purchase wedding bands

Purchase misc items for ceremony (guestbook, flower basket and ring-bearer pillow, etc)

Purchase misc items for ceremony (guestbook, flower basket and ring-bearer pillow, etc)

When
2 Months

Mail Invitations

Mail Invitations

Develop system for organizing RSVPs

Develop system for organizing RSVPs

Begin writing vows

Begin writing vows

Review ceremony details with officiant

Review ceremony details with officiant

Lay out the content for Wedding Programs

Lay out the content for Wedding Programs

Finalize wedding day timeline

Finalize wedding day timeline

Finalize fittings and attire for bridesmaids (and other family)

Finalize fittings and attire for bridesmaids (and other family)

Finalize fittings and attire for groomsmen (and other family)

Finalize fittings and attire for groomsmen (and other family)

Create honeymoon itinerary for family at home

Create honeymoon itinerary for family at home

Decide "Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue"

Decide "Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue"

When
1 Month

Call vendors to confirm date, times and location

Call vendors to confirm date, times and location

Final dress fitting

Final dress fitting

Pick up wedding rings

Pick up wedding rings