Wedding Planning Checklist and Budget - Copy
Wedding Planning Checklist and Budget - Copy

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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Maureen
Maureen
1st January 2017 in weddings
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Task
Task
When
Responsible
Category
Complete
Budget
Notes

When
12 months

Personalize and order Save the Date

12 months
Groom
Communication
$150.00

Discuss your budget, and who is paying

12 months
Bride & Groom
Finance

Announce the engagement

12 months
Bride
Communication

Create a wedding website or Facebook Page

12 months
Communication

Start collecting ideas for the wedding style

12 months

Choose the bridesmaids and maid of honor

12 months
Bridesmaids

Choose the groomsmen and best man

12 months
Groomsmen

Insurance for engagement ring (and wedding?)

12 months
Finance

Take engagement photo

12 months
Photography

Begin compiling guest list

12 months
Guests

Consider whether you want to use a wedding planner

12 months
Logistics

Begin researching musicians

12 months
Music

Begin researching caterer

12 months
Catering

Begin researching photographer, videographer

12 months
Photography

Research wedding dress and veil styles

12 months
Dress

Start compiling a short-list of venues

12 months
Reception

When
10 Months

Mail Save the Dates

10 Months
Communication

Research florists

10 Months
Flowers

Choose bridal party attire and accessories

10 Months
Bridesmaids

Book ceremony and reception venues

10 Months
Reception

Book officiant

10 Months
Ceremony

Book musicians

10 Months
Music

Book caterers

10 Months
Catering

Book photographer, videographer

10 Months
Photography

Purchase wedding dress and veil

10 Months
Dress

Establish a fitness routine

10 Months
Health & Wellbeing

Establish a skin care/beauty routine

10 Months
Health & Wellbeing

When
8 Months

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

8 Months
Accommodation

Finalize guest list

8 Months
Guests

Register with retailer(s) for gift registry

8 Months
Registry & Gifts

Book the florist

8 Months
Flowers

When
6 Months

Research wedding invitation designs

6 Months
Communication

Research favors and Thank You Cards

6 Months
Communication

Research wedding day hair and makeup styles

6 Months
Bride

Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony

6 Months
Ceremony

Reserve ceremony rentals: chairs, decor etc

6 Months
Ceremony

Reserve reception rentals: chairs, tables, etc

6 Months
Reception

Begin planning honeymoon

6 Months
Honeymoon

Choose cake style and schedule tastings

6 Months
Cake

Choose groomsmen attire

6 Months
Groomsmen

Book ceremony musicians

6 Months
Music

Book transportation to and from venues

6 Months
Transport

Purchase wedding bands

6 Months
Rings

Obtain/renew passports if necessary

6 Months
Honeymoon

When
4 Months