Here is an easy to follow Wedding Planning Schedule that you might wish to print out and keep handy. The secret to a stress-free wedding is being prepared and handling the scheduled tasks on a timely basis. You should work with your partner on many of these tasks as it is his wedding too! Most importantly, decide on a budget and stick to it. If you follow these few steps, you will be able to enjoy a fantastic wedding!
10 Months Before Wedding
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- Pick wedding theme/style/color
- Discuss priorities and create a budget
- Discuss division of expenses
- Choose wedding date and time
- Create a free wedding web site
- Make a tentative guest list
- Research, tour, and book venue
- Get engagement photo taken.
- Research, interview and select photographer
- Research, interview and select videographer
- Select members of wedding party
- Begin shopping for your wedding dress
- Attend bridal shows
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9 Months Before Wedding
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- Pick DJ/Band and ceremony musicians
- Interview & book coordinators/planners
- Meet with travel specialist
- Meet with stationer and calligrapher
- Order “Save the Date” announcements
- Interview and book florist
- Meet with ceremony officiant
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8 Months Before Wedding
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- Order your bridal gown
- Select bridal party attire
- Research and book event rental companies
- Send your “Save the date” announcements
- Attend cake and dessert tastings
- Research wedding transportation options
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7 Months Before Wedding
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- Attend food tasting or choose caterer
- Research bar services if venue does not provide
- Establish Gift Registries
- Finalize guest list & purchase guest book
- Order wedding invitations
- Order wedding cake
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6 Months before Wedding
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- Book wedding night hotel suite
- Plan hotel and transportation for out-of-town guests
- Schedule a makeup and hair stylist trial
- Book honeymoon
- Select and order wedding favors
- Plan & Prepare décor for reception/ceremony area
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5 Months Before Wedding
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- Purchase Wedding Bands
- Order groom’s attire
- Select groomsmen’s attire
- Send out-of-town invitations (RSVPs should be due 1 month prior to wedding)
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4 Months Before Wedding
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- Book wedding day transportation
- Create your day of “emergency” kit
- Decide on getting ready locations
- Order “Thank You” cards
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3 Months Before Wedding
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- Send out invitations to in-town guests (RSVPs should be due 1 month prior to wedding)
- Print out directions and/or maps
- Finalize and book venue/menu for rehearsal dinner
- Finalize menu and drinks for reception
- Determine floor plan layout
- Look into wedding insurance
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2 Months Before Wedding
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- Purchase gifts for wedding party & parents
- Plan reception seating
- Select wedding readings
- Decide who will give speeches (limit them to 5 minutes)
- Send rehearsal dinner invites
- Purchase a gift for your spouse to be
- Arrange parents meeting, if they have not yet
- Have all DIY projects completed
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1 Month Before Wedding
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- Finalize arrangements with DJ/Band and Ceremony Musicians
- Finalize arrangements with Photographer, Videographer
- Finalize arrangements with Florists and Cake Baker
- Get final fitting of your wedding gown
- Get marriage license
- Get name change forms (if you are changing your name))
- Confirm all hotel accommodations
- Have ceremony programs, menus, seating charts printed
- Create a wedding day schedule
- Finalize guest list Finalize venue and ceremony details
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1-2 Weeks Before Wedding
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- Have rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
- Give gifts to wedding party and parents
- Have bridesmaid’s party
- Have groomsmen’s day out
- Confirm wedding day transportation
- Confirm guest count with caterer
- Pack for Honeymoon
- Last Check with Vendors – Musicians/Photographer/Cake/Florist
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1 Day Before Wedding
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- Get manicure and pedicure
- Guys to have hair cut and shave
- Deliver welcome bags to hotel
- Prepare tips and payment envelopes
- If dressing elsewhere, double check your list of what to take
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Congratulations!
It’s your Wedding Day! Turn over all wedding planning activities
to a close friend who you trust to handle any issues and just enjoy your day!!!
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