Congratulations! For your engagement. Now
you are planning for your wedding. And to make your special day even more
special you have to do many tasks. With so many tasks to take care of and
details to arrange, planning a wedding can seem overwhelming.
So, give yourself enough time to plan and
sort the tasks month by month with a wedding-planning checklist and wedding
timeline, so that the job becomes more fun and stress-free.
From starting your wedding registry to your
reception dinner, we’ve created a comprehensive how to plan a wedding checklist
to help the countdown to your wedding day run smoothly.
So follow this ultimate wedding planning
checklist by Wedding Event Planner California:
1) 12+ MONTHS BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING:
a.) Determine Your Budget: Firstly you should decide your budget, making sure to include any
staple elements such as venue and catering. Making a detailed spreadsheet from
the get-go will help you in tracking your spending and make it easy to adjust numbers along the way.
b.) Select the Venue and Wedding Date: Choosing the venue and wedding date is one of the most important
decisions you'll make right now. But according to you budget, you can easily
select venue. You should choose up to three dates that you are comfortable with
and begin planning from there.
c.) Hire a Wedding Planner Including
Your Photographer, Band, DJ, and Videographer: Now
choose a wedding planner, photographer, band, DJ, videographer according to
your budget to make your special day more special.
d.) Select the Caterer: Your wedding is the best dinner party of your life. So choose the
best caterer. You can hire people you trust or a preferred caterer recommended
by your wedding planner.
2) 8-12 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING:
a.) Choose a Wedding Theme: You still have 8-12 months to find which theme is best for your
special day.
But this is the best time to decide on your
wedding theme.
b.) Make a List of Your Guests: Consider how many people you can invite based on your budget.
3) 6-8 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING:
a.) Begin Planning Your Honeymoon: Plan your honeymoon, where will you and your partner spend your
first vacation as a married couple.
b.) Start Shopping for Your Wedding
Dress: Visit at best places to find your wedding
gown—because finding a gown may be a matter of trial and error, but finding a
salon shouldn't be.
c.) Book the Rehearsal-Dinner Venue: This is the best time for the groom's family to impress bridal's
family.
d.) Hire the Ceremony Musicians: Book the best ceremony musician for your special day.
e.) Order Rental Items: Order rental items Such as Specialty Chairs, Linens, Draping, Lounge
Furniture, White Dance Floor, etc. Don't forget to order rental items, like
special chairs, lounge furniture linens, etc.
4) 4-6 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING:
a.) Select the Bridesmaids' Dresses and
Select the Groomsmen's Attire and Schedule Fittings Within the Month: Ask your bridesmaids and groomsmen to come for shopping.
b.) Order Wedding Invitations: Wedding invitations price depends on the paper quality, quantity,
and design. LOVELYFEST EVENT DESIGN and BOW & ARROW CO.have the best
wedding invitation designs.
c.) Book a Stylist: Book a good stylist and schedule a trial for your wedding day
makeup and hair to make sure, you wind up with a look you love.
d.) Order flowers: Order your favorite flowers or order flowers according to your
wedding theme.
e.) Book Transportation for Your Guests,
If Needed: Consider your venue’s parking situation,
guests’ access to car services, or public transportation.
f.) Purchase Wedding Bands: Now order your wedding rings so that you have time to adjust the
size and engrave them, should you choose.
5) 3 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING:
a.) Order Your Wedding Cake: Now it’s time to decide your wedding cake design and flavor. Order
your favorite cake and make sure it’s ordered and confirmed to arrive on time.
b.) Create or Plan Your Menu: Now is the time to stamp your approval on a completed menu that fits
your budget, timing, and taste.
c.) Create Welcome Bags for Out-Of-Town
Guests: If guests are traveling far for your
wedding, then it's your duty to show appreciation and make them feel
comfortable with welcome bags for their hotel rooms.
d.) Consider Wedding Alcohol: When considering what types of drinks to serve at your wedding bar,
think about the season as well as any personal favorites alcohol you might
have.
e.) Plan Your Exits: Plan how will you be exiting the ceremony and reception? Your
guests will be standing and clapping or they shower you with sparklers?
f.) Choose a Guestbook: Choose a guestbook that how do you want your guests to record their
presence at your wedding.
6) 2 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING:
a.) Send Out the Invitations: Mail invitations six to eight weeks before your wedding.
b.) Time To Finalize Your Menu: Once you have decided on a menu, create and print menu cards that
will match the rest of your paper suite or wedding theme.
c.) Meet with Your Photographer,
Caterer, Stylist: Do a final discussion with your
photographer, stylist, and caterer.
d.) Review the Playlist with the Band or
Dj: You should prepare a list of your favorite
song.
7) 1 MONTH BEFORE YOUR
WEDDING:
a.) Get Your Marriage License: Get your marriage license and make sure to get at least 2-3 extra
copies just in case one is misplaced.
b.) Write Your Vows: Find a quiet time to sit down with pen and paper and put your
feelings into words.
c.) Check Your Dress Fitting: Your first fitting should be anywhere between two to three months
after ordering, and your second one around the six-week mark.
d.) Send Rehearsal Dinner Invitations: Assemble the rehearsal dinner list and send out invitations to make
sure your guests arrive on time.
e.) Break-in your wedding shoes: Nothing is more uncomfortable than blisters. So make sure you are
blister-free as you walk down the aisle.
f.) Send out as many final payments to the pros as you can.
g.) Confirm timing for your hair, makeup, and all vendors.
8) WEEK OF THE WEDDING:
a.) Get any
beauty treatments you need.
b.) Refreshing
your hair color
c. ) Book
your beauty appointments
d.) Final
dress fitting
9) YOUR WEDDING DAY:
a.) Have a
good breakfast.
b.) Take
your dress and layout all the items (rings, invitations, etc.) that you want
your photographer to capture.
c.) Exchange
notes with your partner and say thank you to everyone around you
d.) Pack for
your honeymoon.
