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1 Y E A R ❏ Insure your engagement r ing.

❏ Decide whether to use the services of a wedding planner .

❏ Assemble approximate costs of every element .

❏ Discuss the wedding budget with fami ly / f r iends.

❏ Send th is in i t ia l budget to al l contr ibutors as a reference.

❏ Choose your wedding date (& second opt ion) .

❏ Visi t potent ia l wedding venues.

❏ Make a decis ion and book the recept ion faci l i ty .

❏ Arrange to meet with the ceremony off ic iant for avai labi l i ty

❏ Create Pintrest board for wedding

W E D D I N GC H E C K L I S T

9 T O 1 2 M O N T H S ❏ Try on bridal gown at shops & put deposit on your dress

❏ Order your wedding invi tat ions.

❏ Final ize the date and t ime of the ceremony with clergy

❏ Decided on a wedding caterer to book.

❏ Arrange for musicians.

❏ Choose your wedding theme, style and wedding colors .

❏ Set up appointments with wedding f lor ists .

❏ Choose your bridal party .

6 M O N T H S❏ Book wedding photographer / videographer .

❏ Start your guest l is t .

❏ Decide on your bridesmaid dresses style /color .

❏ Order invi tat ions, guest book and other stat ionery.

❏ Register your wedding gif ts .

❏ Discuss honeymoon plans and vis i t a t ravel agent .

❏ Send out your save - the -dates.

4 M O N T H S ❏ Order bridesmaids ' dresses.

❏ Final ize the guest l is t .

❏ Get pass -ports in order and get any vaccinat ions needed.

❏ Order f lowers.

❏ Do a wedding cake tast ing and vis i t bakers .

❏ Decide on formal wear for the guys.

❏ Shop for wedding bands.

❏ Choose musicians and DJ / then meet to select music.

3 M O N T H S ❏ Who is host ing the rehearsal dinner?

❏ Address invi tat ions.

❏ Find a hair styl ist and makeup art ist .

❏ Groom : Order wedding att i re for yoursel f / your attendants .

❏ Arrange honeymoon.

❏ I f you are having a marr iage contract , get i t done!


2 M O N T H S ❏ Order the wedding cake.

❏ Book makeup and hair consultat ions.

❏ Final ize the recept ion menu.

❏ Mail invi tat ions to arr ive six weeks before the wedding.

❏ Arrange for t ransportat ion.

❏ Attend gown f i t t ings / make appointments for bridesmaids

W E D D I N GC H E C K L I S T

1 M O N T H ❏ Get the marr iage l icense.

❏ Have your f inal dress f i t t ing.

❏ Buy gif ts for the wedding party .

❏ Write thank -you notes for shower / wedding gif ts (Keep l is t)

❏ Conf i rm detai ls with al l the vendors.

❏ Arrange overnight accommodat ion for out -of - town guests .

❏ Schedule a rehearsal .

❏ Conf i rm honeymoon reservat ions.

❏ Leave i t inerary with fami ly / f r iend for emergency purposes

2 W E E K S ❏ Cal l ing guests who have not RSVP 'd.

❏ Give a f inal head count to the caterer .

❏ Review al l t ransportat ion arrangements.

❏ Host a lunch / dinner for the bridesmaids & give gif ts .

❏ Emai l your bridal party with wedding detai ls

❏ Groom: have a dinner and give gif ts to your attendant

1 W E E K ❏ Conf i rm t imes with al l of your vendors.

❏ Pick up your wedding att i re .

❏ Advise best man and ushers regarding the rehearsal

❏ Give the clergy ’s honorar ium to the best man.

❏ Pack clothes for the honeymoon.

D A Y O F ❏ Start the day with breakfast .

❏ Check in with your bridesmaids /groomsmen.

❏ Bride : Have hair and makeup done.

❏ Have pre -wedding pictures taken of you / your own fami ly .

❏ Bride: Arr ive at the si te 5 minutes before the ceremony.

❏ Groom: Arr ive 20 minutes prior to the ceremony.

❏ Be prepared to respond to a toast / thank the parents .

❏ Perhaps phone the next day to thank al l the parents .



R E C E P T I O N ( 5 0 % ) A M O U N T S P E N T

Venue and rentals

B U D G E T E D A M O U N T V E N D O R E S T I M A T E

Miscel laneous fees

Food and service

Beverages

Cake

Miscel laneous fees

A T T I R E ( 1 0 % )

Gown and alterat ions

Headpiece and vei l

Bridal accessor ies

Hair and makeup

Groom ’s tux or sui t

Groom ’s accessor ies

Miscel laneous fees

F L O W E R S &

D E C O R A T I O N S ( 1 0 % )

Ceremony f lowers

Flower gir l ’s basket

Ring pi l low

Bride ’s bouquet

Bridesmaids ’ bouquets

Boutonnieres

Corsages

Recept ion decorat ions

Light ing

Miscel laneous fees

M U S I C ( 1 0 % )

Ceremony musicians

Cocktai l -hour musicians

Band, DJ / Enterta inment

Sound -system / dance -

f loor rental

W E D D I N GB U D G E T / E X P E N S E S C H E C K L I S T T O T A L B U D G E T :

C E R E M O N Y ( 2 % ) A M O U N T S P E N T

Site fee

B U D G E T E D A M O U N T V E N D O R E S T I M A T E

Vehicle out of town guest

Off ic iant fee / donat ion

Miscel laneous fees

Invi tat ions and RSVPs

F A V O R S A N D

G I F T S ( 3 % )

Save - the -date cards

Miscel laneous fees

Programs

Welcome gif ts

Bridal -party gif ts

Miscel laneous fees

P H O T O G R A P H S A N D

V I D E O ( 1 0 % )

Photography

Videography

Extra prints / albums

Seat ing and place cards

Menu cards

Thank -you notes

Postage

Miscel laneous fees

Bride ’s r ing

W E D D I N G R I N G S ( 2 % )

Groom ’s r ing

Vehicle rental (couple)

S T A T I O N E R Y ( 2 % )

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N ( 1 % )

Valet parking / Extra fees

Vehicle rental (wed party)

W E D D I N GB U D G E T C H E C K L I S T


T O T A L S P E N T :

B R I D E ' S F A M I L Y

G U E S T L I S TB R I D E ' S I N V I T E S

B R I D E S F R I E N D S


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T O T A L # :

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G U E S T L I S TG R O O M ' S I N V I T E S

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T O T A L # :

G R O O M S ' S F A M I L Y

G U E S T L I S TG R O O M ' S I N V I T E S

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T O T A L # :

B E F O R E W E D D I N G ❏ Plan the bachelorette party

❏ Host / Co -host bridal party

❏ Spread the word about Bachelorette Party /Bride

Shower / Rehearsal Dinner

❏ Keep a record of al l the gif ts received

❏ Join the wedding dress shopping session

❏ Prepare your recept ion speech

❏ Coordinate bridesmaid dut ies

❏ Buy wedding gif t

D U T I E SM A I D O F H O N O R C H E C K L I S T

P R E - C E R E M O N Y ❏ Arr ive to Pre -wedding events ahead of t ime

❏ Have your dress & accessor ies & make up done

❏ Help Bride get dress

❏ Be the messenger between bride and groom

❏ Prepare and hold emergency ki t

❏ Hold vendors contact informat ion on stand by

❏ Keep th ings on schedule. / on t ime

C E R E M O N Y ❏ Know your cue

❏ Walk down the ais le

❏ Stand with bride at alter

❏ Fix bride 's t ra in and vei l when arr ive at alter

❏ Hold bride 's bouquet

❏ Hold groom 's r ing

❏ Sign marr iage l icence


M O H

❏ Enter recept ion with best man / dance with him

❏ Help bride with dress for restroom

❏ Mingle with guest / play host by answering quest ions

❏ Give your toast after bestman

❏ Dance! Dance! Dance!

❏ Make sure couple eats dinner

❏ Pay vendors / t ip employees

❏ Help send off newlyweds

❏ Tie up any loose ends. (wedding cake in f reezer ,)

R E C E P T I O N

M Y E X T R A

A S S I G N M E N T S

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B E F O R E W E D D I N G ❏ Support groom for r ing shopping

❏ Help out where you can

❏ Buy your tuxedo and accessor ies

❏ Help plan /organize Bachelor Party /Couple Shower /

Rehearsal Dinner

❏ Attend Pre -wedding events & arr ive on t ime

❏ Ensure t ransportat ion for groom for wedding


D U T I E SB E S T M A N C H E C K L I S T

P R E - C E R E M O N Y ❏ Get Dressed in Tux & accessor ies & boutonnieres

❏ Make sure groomsmen has tux & accessor ies

❏ Take pictures

❏ Make sure groom arr ives to ceremony venue on t ime

❏ Make sure everything runs on schedule / t ime.

❏ Be prepared to answer common quest ions about

where th ings are located in the venue

❏ Ensure the r ings are there!


❏ Walk down the ais le .

❏ Offer arm & walk down ais le with maid of honor

❏ Stand with groom at alter

❏ Hold bride 's r ing

❏ Sign marr iage l icence

❏ Pay the off ic iant after the ceremony


B E S T M A N

❏ Enter recept ion with maid of honor / dance with her

❏ Mingle with guest / play host by answering quest ions

❏ Give your toast


❏ Pay vendors / t ip employees

❏ Decorate the getaway car


❏ Tie up any loose ends. (make sure gif ts are secured,)

R E C E P T I O N

M Y E X T R A

A S S I G N M E N T S

❏ Make sure groomsmen return their rented att i re

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B E F O R E W E D D I N G ❏ Be there for the bride & maid of honor

❏ Help out where you can

❏ Buy your dress and accessor ies

❏ Join the wedding dress shopping session

❏ Help plan /organize Bachelorette Party /Bride Shower /

Rehearsal Dinner

❏ Attend Pre -wedding events


D U T I E SC H E C K L I S T

P R E - C E R E M O N Y ❏ Arr ive to Pre -wedding events on t ime

❏ Have your dress & accessor ies & make up done

❏ Have snacks for you & bride

❏ Help Bride get dress

❏ Help MOH (Maid of Honor)

❏ Have emergency ki t


❏ Keep an eye on kid ( f lower gir l / r ing barer)

❏ Stand with bride at alter


B R I D E S M A I D

❏ Mingle with guest


❏ Make sure couple eats dinner

❏ Help MOH (Maid of Honor) pay vendors / t ip employees


R E C E P T I O N

M Y A S S I G N M E N T S ❏ ______________________________

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B E F O R E W E D D I N G ❏ Help out where you can

❏ Buy your tuxedo and accessor ies

❏ Help plan /organize Bachelor Party /Couple Shower /

Rehearsal Dinner

❏ Attend Pre -wedding events & arr ive on t ime

❏ Ensure t ransportat ion for groom for wedding


D U T I E SC H E C K L I S T

P R E - C E R E M O N Y ❏ Get Dressed in Tux & accessor ies

❏ Take pictures

❏ Make sure groom arr ives to ceremony venue on t ime

❏ Assist with showing guests to their seats

❏ Be prepared to answer common quest ions about

where th ings are located in the venue

❏ Ensure the r ings are there!

C E R E M O N Y ❏ Int roduce yoursel f to bridesmaid

❏ Know your cue

❏ Offer arm & walk down ais le with bridesmaid

❏ Stand with groom at alter


G R O O M S M E N

❏ Int roduced with bridesmaid

❏ Be prepared to dance with bridesmaid

❏ Mingle with guest


❏ Help MOH (Maid of Honor) pay vendors / t ip employees


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❏ B R I D E ’ S B O U Q U E T

❏ M A I D O F H O N O U R ’ S B O U Q U E T

❏ B R I D E S M A I D ’ S B O U Q U E T S

❏ F L O W E R G I R L ’ S B O U Q U E T / B A S K E T

❏ F L O R A L H E A D P I E C E

❏ H O S T E S S ’ S F L O W E R S

❏ M O T H E R ’ S C O R S A G E S

❏ G R O O M ’ S B O U T O N N I E R E

❏ F A T H E R ’ S B O U T O N N I E R E S ( &

G R A N D F A T H E R ’ S )

❏ G R A N D P A R E N T ' S B O U T O N N I E R E S &

C O R S A G E S

❏ B E S T M A N ’ S B O U T O N N I E R E

❏ U S H E R ’ S B O U T O N N I E R E S

❏ A I S L E O R P E W D E C O R A T I O N S

❏ C A K E / B U F F E T T A B L E D E C O R A T I O N S

❏ R I N G B E A R E R ’ S P I L L O W

❏ A L T A R O R F L O W E R S

❏ G U E S T T A B L E C E N T E R P I E C E S

❏ H E A D T A B L E C E N T E R P I E C E

❏ R E C E P T I O N R O O M F L O W E R S

❏ M I S C . ( A I S L E R U N N E R , C A N D L E S )

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F L O W E RC H E C K L I S T


C E R E M O N YL I S T


❏ Marriage l icense / Cert i f icate

❏ Rings

❏ Guestbook & Pens

❏ Tradit ion requirements (ex. Unity candle)

(❏ Special I tems (ex. Something Borrowed, etc)

❏ Written vows

❏ Seating

❏ Bouquets & Boutonnieres

❏ Guest arr ival :

Song: ______________________

❏ Bridal party entrance:

Song: ______________________

❏ Bride walking down the ais le :

Song: _________________________

❏ Couple Exit :

Song: _________________________

M U S I C L I S T :

❏ Flower gir l petals

❏ Signs

❏ Programs

❏ Confett i / favors

❏ Decorat ions

❏ Light ing

❏ Sound system /music requirements

❏ Other :

I T E M S N E E D E D :

E X T R A I N F O R M A T I O N

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C E R E M O N YD E T A I L S

D E T A I L S


V E N U E : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

S T A R T T I M E : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E N D T I M E : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

C O N T A C T S

Venue ________________________________

Off iciant _______________________________

W E D D I N G P A R T Y

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B R I D E G R O O M

Photography _____________________________

Videography _____________________________

P A R E N T S

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B R I D E G R O O M

Parent #1 _______________________________

Parent #2 _______________________________

C E R E M O N YS C H E D U L E


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R E M I N D E R S

R E C E P T I O NL I S T


❏ Seating chart

❏ Guestbook & pens

❏ Card and gift tables

❏ Wedding cake

❏ Centerpieces & table decor

❏ Menus

❏ Place cards

❏ Wedding favors

❏ Caterer and food

❏ Bar arrangements

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E X T R A I N F O R M A T I O N

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❏ Table wine

❏ Sound system / music

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❏ Decorat ions

❏ Light ing

❏ Sl ideshow /video setup

❏ Writ ten speeches

❏ Photo booth & props

❏ Tossing bouquet

❏ Wedding garter

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D A T E : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

R E C E P T I O ND E T A I L S

D E T A I L S


V E N U E : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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C O N T A C T S

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S P E E C H E S

❏ Introductions

❏ Grace

❏ Toast to the bride

❏ Toast to the groom

❏ Welcome to the family (bride side)

❏ Welcome to the family (groom side)

❏ Thank yous

❏ Other:

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❏ First Dance

Song: ______________________

❏ Father / Daughter Dance:

Song: ______________________

❏ Wedding Party :

Song: _________________________

❏ Suprises / Bonus Dance:

Song: _________________________

M U S I C L I S T :

R E C E P T I O NS C H E D U L E

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H o w y o u r w e d d i n g r e c e p t i o n i s g o i n g t o g o . ( l i s t i n o r d e r )

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T I M I N G

❏ Cocktai ls :

Time : ______________________

❏ Cake Cutt ing:

Time : ______________________

❏ Speeches & Dinner:

Time: ______________________

❏ Dancing / Party:

Time: ______________________


K I T C H E N

❏ Cookware (pots , pans, ski l lets ,etc)

❏ Bakeware (cakes and cupcake pans,

si l icone mats, measur ing cups )

❏ Stand mixer

❏ Coffee pot

❏ Tea kett le

❏ OR a brewer that makes both

❏ Toaster

❏ Kitchen tools (spatula , whisk, tongs,

ladle , cheese grater , peeler , can

opener)

❏ Knives

❏ Dish towels

❏ Dish rack

❏ Cutt ing board

❏ Barware

(corkscrew, stra iner , j igger , scoop)

❏ Apron

W E D D I N GR E G I S T R Y C H E C K L I S T

D I N I N G

F O R M A L D I N I N G

❏ 4 to 8 china place sett ings (dinner

plates, salad plates, soup bowls )

❏ China cups and saucers

❏ China teapot

❏ China coffee pot

❏ Creamer and sugar bowl

❏ 5 -piece stemware sets

❏ Gravy boat

❏ Platters

❏ Table l inens

B A T H R O O M

❏ 6 Bath towels

❏ 6 Hand towels

❏ Bath mat

❏ Shower curtain

❏ Shower l iner

❏ Shower curtain r ings

❏ Toothbrush holder

❏ Soap holder or dispenser

❏ Toi let brush holder

❏ Garbage can

B E D R O O M

❏ Comforter or duvet cover

❏ Flat and f i t ted sheets

❏ Bed ski r t ( i f necessary for your bed)

❏ Mattress cover

❏ Pi l lows

❏ Pi l lowcases

❏ Pi l low shams

P E R S O N A L W A N T S

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❏ 6 to 12 place sett ings (dinner plates,

cereal bowls , soup bowls )

❏ 12 casual drinking glasses

❏ 6 to 8 coffee or tea and beer mugs

❏ Salt and pepper shakers

❏ Salad bowl and tongs

❏ 6 to 12 5 -piece Flatware sets

❏ Serving utensi ls

❏ Butter dish


K I T C H E N

W E D D I N GR E G I S T R Y L I S T

D I N I N G

F O R M A L D I N I N G

B A T H R O O M

B E D R O O M


P E R S O N A L W A N T S

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P H O T O G R A P H YC H E C K L I S T


❏ (Bride) Hair styled and makeup

❏ Bride ’s Gown (hanging, or draped)

❏ Bride / Groom "s shoes and Tie accessor ies

❏ Wedding bands (Close up shot)

❏ Bridal Party Bouquets

❏ Bridesmaids / Groomsman gett ing ready

❏ Mother buttoning the bride ’s dress

❏ Mother fastening the bride ’s necklace

❏ Ful l - length shot of the bride in gown,

❏ Bride looking in a mirror or out a window

G E T T I N G R E A D Y

❏ Bridesmaids react ing to the bride for f i rst t ime

❏ Bride & Maid of honor | Groom & Best man

❏ React ion of Father seeing the bride in gown

❏ Bride /Mother portra i t | Groom /Mother portra i t

❏ Bride /Father portra i t | Groom /Father portra i t

❏ Pinning corsage & boutonniere on parents

❏ Groom with each groomsman, ( indiv idual ly)

❏ Bridesmaids group photos

❏ Groomsman group photos

❏ Leaving for the ceremony

❏ Exter ior & inter ior shots of ceremony venue

❏ Groom & Best Man walking down ais le

❏ Groom and off ic iant wait ing at the f ront

❏ Grandparents being escorted down the ais le

❏ Mothers being escorted down the ais le

❏ Bridal party walking down the ais le

❏ The bride wait ing to walk down the ais le

❏ Groom ’s react ion

❏ Bride and escort walking down the ais le ( f ront)

❏ Bride & Escort walking down (Back )

❏ The bride being given away

❏ Any speakers during the ceremony.

❏ Ceremonial speci f ics (ex. unity candle)

❏ Any speakers during the ceremony.

❏ Bride and groom together at the f ront

❏ Parents watching the ceremony

❏ Guests watching ceremony

❏ Exchanging vows

❏ Exchange r ings

❏ The kiss!

❏ Couple as they are announced

❏ Signing the marr iage l icense

❏ Couple as they greet ing guests

❏ Couple leaving ceremony venue

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C E R E M O N Y R E C E P T I O N

❏ Exter ior & inter ior shots of recept ion venue

❏ Centerpieces, menus, decorat ions & signs,

❏ Table sett ings, favors & place cards

❏ Bride and groom ’s place cards and chairs ,

❏ Wedding cake

❏ Hors -d 'oeuvres / Special drinks

❏ Main meals

❏ Guests arr iv ing & signing the guestbook

❏ Bridal party enter ing the venue.

❏ Couple 's Arr ival

❏ First dance.

❏ Father /Daughter f i rst dance.

❏ Mother /Son f i rst dance.

❏ Head table

❏ Bridal part ies dance.

❏ Bridal party toast

❏ Cake cutt ing.

❏ Couple feeding each other

❏ Couple mingl ing with guests

❏ Couple kissing

❏ Garter toss. | Groom with garter catcher .

❏ Bouquet toss. | Bride with bouquet catcher .

❏ Musicians or DJ

❏ Guest dancing, ta lk ing, eat ing, etc.

❏ Getaway car

❏ The exi t .

❏ Special Request : ______________________

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