July 11, 2019 / blog
The Ultimate Wedding Planning Check List
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Looking for a planning checklist that can serve as a ready reckoner for your wedding planning?
Planning a wedding can be a stressful thing. Here is an awesome wedding planning checklist to help you stay on schedule.
18 Months before the Wedding
- Explore wedding themes and styles – whether you want a country, bohemian or barn wedding
- Discuss wedding ideas, dates and budget with your partner
- Make a rough guest list
- Book Church or registrar for ceremony
- Book venue for the reception (or check whether the venue can have both the ceremony or the reception)
12 Months before the Wedding
- Finalize the guest list
- Choose your bridal party
- Begin checking wedding dresses
- Finalize and book caterers
- Finalize and book photographer
- Finalize and book entertainment, including DJ, photo booth etc.
10-11 Months before the Wedding
- Finalize and book the flowers and the florist
- Check out honeymoon options
- Schedule tasting with caterers
8-9 Months before the Wedding
- Finalize and book cake makers
- Finalize and book venue dressers
- Finalize and book hair and make-up
- Shop for bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories
- Book overnight accommodation for yourself and out-of-town guests
- Send out ‘Save the Date’ cards
- Design and print wedding invitations
- Plan ceremony and reception décor
6-7 Months before the Wedding
- Shop for wedding rings
- Organize suit fitting for Groom and groomsmen
- Arrange transport for the wedding day
- Have a test run of your hair and make-up
- Finalize honeymoon plans and book
- Book any other wedding vendors and pay a deposit
- Organize bachelor and bachelorette parties
- Arrange equipment such as projectors, screens, etc.
4-5 Months before the Wedding
- Send out invites
- Set up the RSVPs, gift registry and other details
- Choose readings, hymns or prayers
- Order wedding cake
Choose accessories for the wedding ceremony such as a ring holder