The Big Checklist (courtesy of tinydancer5785)
Things to book:
Venue (Complete)
Florist (Complete)
Baker for wedding cake (Complete)
Make-up artist (Complete)
Hairstylist (Complete)
Honeymoon (Complete)
Photographer (Complete)
DJ (Complete)
Things to Decide:
Budget (Complete, and already over)
Date (Complete, then changed and complete again!)
Guest List (Complete, and plus one, and plus one, and plus one...)
Bridal Party (Complete)
Color Scheme (Complete)
Wedding Cake Design (Complete)
Bouquets (Complete)
Centerpieces (Complete)
Reception Decorations (not needed)
Ceremony Decorations (Complete)
Readers (Complete)
Ceremony Readings and Script (Complete)
Ceremony Music (Complete)
Formal Dances Music (First Dance, Father/Daughter, Mother/Groom) (Complete)
Wedding Day Timeline (Complete)
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue (Complete)
Photography location (Complete)
Things to Order:
My Gown (Complete)
My Accessories (Complete)
Bridesmaid Dresses (Complete)
Tuxedos (Complete)
Wedding Bands (Complete)
Favors (Complete)
Bridal Party Gifts (Complete)
Parents Gifts (Complete)
Venue (Complete)
Florist (Complete)
Baker for wedding cake (Complete)
Make-up artist (Complete)
Hairstylist (Complete)
Honeymoon (Complete)
Photographer (Complete)
DJ (Complete)
Things to Decide:
Budget (Complete, and already over)
Date (Complete, then changed and complete again!)
Guest List (Complete, and plus one, and plus one, and plus one...)
Bridal Party (Complete)
Color Scheme (Complete)
Wedding Cake Design (Complete)
Bouquets (Complete)
Centerpieces (Complete)
Reception Decorations (not needed)
Ceremony Decorations (Complete)
Readers (Complete)
Ceremony Readings and Script (Complete)
Ceremony Music (Complete)
Formal Dances Music (First Dance, Father/Daughter, Mother/Groom) (Complete)
Wedding Day Timeline (Complete)
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue (Complete)
Photography location (Complete)
Things to Order:
My Gown (Complete)
My Accessories (Complete)
Bridesmaid Dresses (Complete)
Tuxedos (Complete)
Wedding Bands (Complete)
Favors (Complete)
Bridal Party Gifts (Complete)
Parents Gifts (Complete)
Things to Do:
Registry (Complete)
Block Hotel Rooms (Complete)
Plan Rehearsal Dinner (Complete)
Finalize Menu and Service Details (Complete)
Get Engagement Photos Taken (Complete)
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings
Confirm Reservations for Out-of-Town Guests
Apply for Marriage License (Complete)
Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trial (Complete)
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower (Complete)
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not Play) for DJ or Band
Make List of Must-Take Pictures for Photographer
Confirm Honeymoon Reservations (Complete)
Seating Plan
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
Change of Name Paperwork
Prepare Toasts or Thanks to Guests
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head-Count to Caterer
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors (Complete)
Confirm Delivery Locations, Times and Final Arrangement with Florist
Confirm Location, Date and Time with Photographer
Confirm Date, Location, Time and Playlist with DJ
Pack Bags for Honeymoon
Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents
Rehearse Ceremony
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
Write Thank-You Notes for Wedding
Things to Send:
Announcements (Complete)
Save-the-dates (Complete)
Invites (Complete)
Thank-You Notes for Shower (Complete)
Thank-You Notes for Wedding
Registry (Complete)
Block Hotel Rooms (Complete)
Plan Rehearsal Dinner (Complete)
Finalize Menu and Service Details (Complete)
Get Engagement Photos Taken (Complete)
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings
Confirm Reservations for Out-of-Town Guests
Apply for Marriage License (Complete)
Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trial (Complete)
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower (Complete)
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not Play) for DJ or Band
Make List of Must-Take Pictures for Photographer
Confirm Honeymoon Reservations (Complete)
Seating Plan
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
Change of Name Paperwork
Prepare Toasts or Thanks to Guests
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head-Count to Caterer
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors (Complete)
Confirm Delivery Locations, Times and Final Arrangement with Florist
Confirm Location, Date and Time with Photographer
Confirm Date, Location, Time and Playlist with DJ
Pack Bags for Honeymoon
Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents
Rehearse Ceremony
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
Write Thank-You Notes for Wedding
Things to Send:
Announcements (Complete)
Save-the-dates (Complete)
Invites (Complete)
Thank-You Notes for Shower (Complete)
Thank-You Notes for Wedding
