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# Wedding Planning Checklist

By [Michelle Bacca (@michellebacca)](https://listium.com/@michellebacca)

1018 views · 0 likes  
Published 7 February 2018 · Updated 7 February 2018

Category: weddings

MICHEVAN 4.29.17

## Items

### 1. [Begin researching caterer](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/112/begin-researching-caterer)

Item ID: `112`

- When: 12 months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 2. [Begin researching photographer, videographer](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/113/begin-researching-photographer-videographer)

Item ID: `113`

- When: 12 months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 3. [Take engagement photos](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/7/take-engagement-photos)

Item ID: `7`

- When: 10 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 4. [Begin compiling guest list](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/9/begin-compiling-guest-list)

Item ID: `9`

- When: 10 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 5. [Research wedding dress styles](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/11/research-wedding-dress-styles)

Item ID: `11`

- When: 10 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 6. [Book ceremony and reception venues](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/16/book-ceremony-and-reception-venues)

Item ID: `16`

- When: 10 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 7. [Discuss your budget, and who is paying](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/2/discuss-your-budget-and-who-is-paying)

Item ID: `2`

- When: 8 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 8. [Research hotel(s) for out-of-town guests](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/22/research-hotels-for-out-of-town-guests)

Item ID: `22`

- When: 8 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 9. [Finalize guest list](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/23/finalize-guest-list)

Item ID: `23`

- When: 8 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 10. [Gift registry](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/24/gift-registry)

Item ID: `24`

- When: 8 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 11. [Choose a date](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/1/choose-a-date)

Item ID: `1`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 12. [Order Save the Dates](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/8/order-save-the-dates)

Item ID: `8`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 13. [Create wedding website](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/5/create-wedding-website)

Item ID: `5`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 14. [Start collecting ideas for the wedding style](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/3/start-collecting-ideas-for-the-wedding-style)

Item ID: `3`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 15. [Mail Save the Dates](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/13/mail-save-the-dates)

Item ID: `13`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 16. [Book officiant](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/17/book-officiant)

Item ID: `17`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 17. [Book photographer](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/110/book-photographer)

Item ID: `110`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 18. [Reserve rentals: chairs, tables, etc](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/117/reserve-rentals-chairs-tables-etc)

Item ID: `117`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 19. [Book transportation to and from venues](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/35/book-transportation-to-and-from-venues)

Item ID: `35`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 20. [Purchase wedding rings](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/36/purchase-wedding-rings)

Item ID: `36`

- When: 6 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 21. [Book caterers](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/111/book-caterers)

Item ID: `111`

- When: 4 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 22. [Purchase wedding dress](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/19/purchase-wedding-dress)

Item ID: `19`

- When: 4 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 23. [Book room for wedding night](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/42/book-room-for-wedding-night)

Item ID: `42`

- When: 4 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 24. [Order wedding dessert](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/43/order-wedding-dessert)

Item ID: `43`

- When: 4 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 25. [Order wedding and rehearsal invitations](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/44/order-wedding-and-rehearsal-invitations)

Item ID: `44`

- When: 4 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 26. [Order favors](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/45/order-favors)

Item ID: `45`

- When: 4 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 27. [Mail Invitations](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/54/mail-invitations)

Item ID: `54`

- When: 4 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 28. [Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/29/meet-with-officiant-to-discuss-plans-for-ceremony)

Item ID: `29`

- When: 3 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 29. [Purchase misc items for ceremony (guestbook, flower basket and ring-bearer pillow, etc)](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/50/purchase-misc-items-for-ceremony-guestbook-flower-basket-and-ring-bearer-pillow-etc)

Item ID: `50`

- When: 3 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 30. [Prepare playlists](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/40/prepare-playlists)

Item ID: `40`

- When: 2 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 31. [Review ceremony details with officiant](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/57/review-ceremony-details-with-officiant)

Item ID: `57`

- When: 2 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 32. [Apply for marriage license](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/59/apply-for-marriage-license)

Item ID: `59`

- When: 2 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 33. [Finalize wedding day timeline](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/60/finalize-wedding-day-timeline)

Item ID: `60`

- When: 2 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 34. [Book spa and beauty treatments](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/67/book-spa-and-beauty-treatments)

Item ID: `67`

- When: 2 Months
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 35. [Call vendors to confirm date, times and location](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/70/call-vendors-to-confirm-date-times-and-location)

Item ID: `70`

- When: 1 Month
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 36. [Final dress fitting](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/71/final-dress-fitting)

Item ID: `71`

- When: 1 Month
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 37. [Pick up wedding rings](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/73/pick-up-wedding-rings)

Item ID: `73`

- When: 1 Month
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 38. [Pick up marriage license](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/74/pick-up-marriage-license)

Item ID: `74`

- When: 1 Month
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 39. [Give final count to caterer](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/78/give-final-count-to-caterer)

Item ID: `78`

- When: 1 Month
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 40. [Update registries](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/79/update-registries)

Item ID: `79`

- When: 1 Month
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 41. [Begin breaking in wedding shoes](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/80/begin-breaking-in-wedding-shoes)

Item ID: `80`

- When: 2 Weeks
- Complete: false
- Notes: -

### 42. [Make arrangements for the caring of pets while on honeymoon](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/81/make-arrangements-for-the-caring-of-pets-while-on-honeymoon)

Item ID: `81`

- When: 2 Weeks
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 43. [Get final haircut and color](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/82/get-final-haircut-and-color)

Item ID: `82`

- When: 2 Weeks
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 44. [Prepare final payments to vendors](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/87/prepare-final-payments-to-vendors)

Item ID: `87`

- When: 1 Week
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 45. [Get spa treatments for you and the bridal party](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/92/get-spa-treatments-for-you-and-the-bridal-party)

Item ID: `92`

- When: 1 Week
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 46. [Attend wedding rehearsal](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/95/attend-wedding-rehearsal)

Item ID: `95`

- When: 1 Day Before
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 47. [Go to bed at a decent hour!](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/97/go-to-bed-at-a-decent-hour)

Item ID: `97`

- When: 1 Day Before
- Complete: false
- Notes: -

### 48. [Return rentals](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/103/return-rentals)

Item ID: `103`

- When: After Wedding
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 49. [Get wedding dress to preservationist or cleaners](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/104/get-wedding-dress-to-preservationist-or-cleaners)

Item ID: `104`

- When: After Wedding
- Complete: false
- Notes: -

### 50. [Order thank you cards](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/123/order-thank-you-cards)

Item ID: `123`

- When: After Wedding
- Complete: true
- Notes: -

### 51. [Send thank you cards](https://listium.com/@michellebacca/29127/wedding-planning-checklist/124/send-thank-you-cards)

Item ID: `124`

- When: After Wedding
- Complete: true
- Notes: -
