Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

Hire a PHOTOGRAPHER and VIDEOGRAPHER.
Book the ENTERTAINMENT for your reception.
Choose a CATERER.
Purchase or Rent a DRESS.
Select a Hotel and save rooms for OUT OF TOWN GUESTS.
REGISTER for your wedding and showers (minimum 3 retailers).
Select INVITATIONS.
Start planning a HONEYMOON.
Select BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES and TUXEDOS.
Touch base with your OFFICIANT.
Hire a PHOTOGRAPHER and VIDEOGRAPHER.
Send SAVE THE DATES to out-of-town guests.

Book a FLORIST.
Arrange TRANSPORTATION.
Work on a SAME-DAY TIMELINE.
Book REHEARSAL and REHEARSAL DINNER.
Check on WEDDING INVITES.
Select and order the WEDDING CAKE.
Send a Guest List to the hostess of your WEDDING SHOWER.
Purchase SHOES, ACCESSORIES, and start FITTINGS.
Schedule HAIR and MAKEUP artists, and tanning sessions.
Select CEREMONY MUSIC.

Finalize the MENU and FLORAL.
Order RECEPTION FAVORS and GIFTS for BRIDAL PARTY.
Decide who is giving TOASTS, READING, SINGING, or PERFORMING during the ceremony.
Purchase UNDERGARMENTS.
Finalize the CEREMONY and RECEPTION order.
Print MENU CARDS and PROGRAMS.
Purchase RINGS.
Send EVENT SCHEDULE to vendors.

Talk to all vendors.
Meet with PHOTOGRAPHER.
Review the PLAYLIST for RECEPTION.
Send INVITATIONS.
Submit ANNOUNCEMENT to a local paper.
Enjoy your BACHELORETTE PARTY OR SHOWER.

Track RSVPs.
Get your MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Mail REHEARSAL DINNER INVITES.
Final FITTING.
Stock the BAR.
Make final payments to everyone.
Make final CONFIRMATIONS – times, etc.
Email and print ADDRESSES, DIRECTIONS, etc. for guests.
Assign SEATING (Wedding and Reception).
Write VOWS.

Delegate day of TASKS.
Send a timeline to BRIDAL PARTY.
Get HAIR, TANNING, and NAILS done!
Pick up your DRESS.
Book a SPA appointment!
Send the FINAL COUNT to the caterer.
Break in your SHOES and assemble WELCOME BASKETS.
Pack for your HONEYMOON!