Kristi and Tjaart
Kristi and Tjaart

Kristi and Tjaart

Wedding Planning Guide

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Task
When
Responsible
Category
Complete

When
12 months

Personalize and order Save the Date

12 months
Groom
Communication

Discuss your budget, and who is paying

12 months
Bride & Groom
Finance

Announce the engagement

12 months
Bride
Communication

Start collecting ideas for the wedding style

12 months
Bride & Groom

Choose the bridesmaids and maid of honor

12 months
Bride
Bridesmaids

Choose the groomsmen and best man

12 months
Groom
Groomsmen

Insurance for engagement ring (and wedding?)

12 months
Finance

Begin compiling guest list

12 months
Bride & Groom
Guests

Consider whether you want to use a wedding planner

12 months
Bride & Groom
Logistics

Begin researching musicians

12 months
Joli
Music

Begin researching caterer

12 months
Joli
Catering

Begin researching photographer, videographer

12 months
Joli
Photography

Research wedding dress and veil styles

12 months
Joli
Dress

Start compiling a short-list of venues

12 months
Joli
Reception

When
10 Months

Mail Save the Dates

10 Months
Joli
Communication

Research florists

10 Months
Joli
Flowers

Choose bridal party attire and accessories

10 Months
Bride & Groom
Bridesmaids

Book ceremony and reception venues

10 Months
Joli
Reception

Book musicians

10 Months
Joli
Music

Book photographer, videographer

10 Months
Joli
Photography

Purchase wedding dress and veil

10 Months
Bride
Dress

Establish a skin care/beauty routine

10 Months
Bride & Groom
Health & Wellbeing

When
8 Months

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

8 Months
Bride & Groom
Accommodation

Register with retailer(s) for gift registry

8 Months
Bride & Groom
Registry & Gifts

Book the florist

8 Months
Joli
Flowers

When
6 Months

Research wedding invitation designs

6 Months
Joli
Communication

Research favors and Thank You Cards

6 Months
Bride & Groom
Communication

Research wedding day hair and makeup styles

6 Months
Bride & Groom
Bride

Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony

6 Months
Joli
Ceremony

Reserve ceremony rentals: chairs, decor etc

6 Months
Joli
Ceremony

Reserve reception rentals: chairs, tables, etc

6 Months
Joli
Reception

Begin planning honeymoon

6 Months
Bride & Groom
Honeymoon

Choose cake style and schedule tastings

6 Months
Bride & Groom
Cake

Choose groomsmen attire

6 Months
Groom
Groomsmen

Book ceremony musicians

6 Months
Joli
Music

Book transportation to and from venues

6 Months
Bride & Groom
Transport

Purchase wedding bands

6 Months
Bride & Groom
Rings

Obtain/renew passports if necessary

6 Months
Bride & Groom
Honeymoon

When
4 Months

Choose flowers for wedding party, venues, cake, attendants

4 Months
Joli
Flowers