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There are many steps involved in planning a well-organized wedding. LANDS Creations Inc. recognizes the importance of planning a wedding within the best timeframe to ensure all steps are accomplished and completed before the wedding day. We created a wedding planning checklist and timeline that itemizes everything a couple must do or consider when planning a wedding. This will ensure every couple will not miss out on any finer details.
The checklist assumes you have twelve months or more to plan your wedding. If your wedding is in less than twelve months, just start at the beginning of the list and try to catch up as quickly as you can.
Please click here to download our wedding checklist & timeline (PDF).
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12 Months or More Before Wedding Day
1
Announce your engagement
2
Select a date for your wedding
3
Hire a professional wedding consultant/planner
4
Determine the type of wedding you want
5
Determine the budget and how expenses will be shared
6
Prepare the guest list to determine the number of guests
7
Select and book the reception site
8
Select and book the ceremony site
9
Select your wedding party
9 to 12 Months Before Wedding Day
1
Select and order your bridal gown and headpiece
2
Determine your wedding color scheme
3
Select and order your bridesmaids' dresses
4
Select and book the musician, band or DJ
5
Select and book the photographer
6
Select and book the videographer
7
Select and book the florist
8
Apply for park permits for outdoor wedding photos
9
Think and shop for new home
10
Start thinking about honeymoon
6 to 9 Months Before Wedding Day
1
Select bakery to order the wedding cake
2
Select and book makeup artist
3
Select and book hair stylist
4
Select and book limo and other transportation uses
5
Complete and book honeymoon plans
6
Reserve wedding night bridal suite
7
Schedule fittings and delivery dates for wedding dress
and wedding party attire
8
Purchase or reserve groom's tuxedo
9
Purchase or reserve groomsmen's tuxedo or suit
10
Purchase or reserve flower girl's dress
11
Purchase or reserve ring bearer's tuxedo or suit
12
Reserve accommodations for out of town guests
13
Sign up for dance lessons
14
Begin registering for wedding gifts
15
Order wedding rings
4 to 6 Months Before Wedding Day
1
Discuss details of menu with caterer
2
Discuss service with officiant or minister
3
Discuss rehearsal dinner
4
Reserve rental items needed for ceremony and reception
5
Select and book bartenders for open bar if applicable
6
Finalize guest list
7
Select and order wedding invitations
8
Verify when the wedding gown, bridesmaids' dresses,
and flower girl's dress will arrive
9
Verify that both mothers have selected
and ordered their dresses
10
Verify that both fathers have selected
and order their tuxedo or suit
11
Finishing registering
12
Start shopping for each other's wedding gifts
13
Purchase wedding shoes and accessories
14
Order party favors
15
Select and order ceremony and reception site decorations
16
Meet with florist to select and order flowers and bouquets
17
Check blood tests and marriage license requirements
18
Take outdoor studio wedding photos
3 to 4 Months Before Wedding Day
1
Select and order wedding programs
2
Design a map to direct guests to the ceremony and
reception sites
3
Select and order seating cards
4
Set date, time and location for rehearsal dinner
5
Purchase wedding party gifts
6
Select wedding song
7
Meet with musician, band or DJ/MC to discuss
music and songs for ceremony and reception site
8
Meet with photographer to discuss styles and preferences
9
Meet with videographer to discuss styles and preferences
10
Try out makeup and hairstyle
11
Attend 1st fittings for bridal gown and bridesmaids dresses
2 Months Before Wedding Day
1
Mail out wedding invitations
2
Maintain a template to track RSVP's to wedding invites
and all gifts received
3
Send thank you notes upon receipt of gifts
4
Finalize shopping of wedding day accessories
5
Purchase or order alcohol for reception site
1 Month Before Wedding Day
1
Contact guests who haven't responded
2
Finalize headcount
3
Attend fittings for bridal gown, groom's tuxedo and wedding party attire
4
Finalize and order wedding cake
5
Register for marriage license
6
If you intend to change your name, prepare the necessary documents
7
Confirm ceremony details with the officiant or minister
8
Print out wedding programs
9
Buy stockings and any special lingerie
10
Finalize rehearsal ceremony and dinner and inform all people involved
11
Make final menu decisions and headcount for reception
12
Arrange usher for the ceremony and reception site
13
Arrange guest book attendant
14
Arrange decoration committee
15
Arrange security for the ceremony and reception
16
Begin working on the seating arrangements for reception
17
Pick up wedding rings and check for fit
2 to 4 Weeks Before Wedding Day
1
Find something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
and a shiny penny for your shoe (This is for the bride's tradition)
2
Finalize menu, beverage and alcohol order for the cocktail and reception
3
Arrange final fittings for bridal gown & headpiece and bridal party
4
Arrange final fittings for tuxedos
5
Make final floral selections
6
Finalize rehearsal dinner plans and rehearsal ceremony
7
Finalize details with musician, band, or DJ/MC
8
Finalize details with photographer
9
Finalize details with videographer
10
Finalize details for limo and other transportation uses
11
Finalize details with bakery for wedding cake
12
Finalize details with makeup artist and hair stylist
13
Finalize decorations and centerpieces for ceremony and reception site
14
Make a detailed timeline and checklist for wedding party
15
Make a detailed timeline and checklist for all vendors and service providers
16
Confirm all honeymoon details
17
Finalize reception layout and seating arrangements
18
Print out seating cards or place cards if seating arrangement is final
1 Week Before Wedding Day
1
Pick up bridal gown, tuxedo and wedding party attire and make sure it fits
2
Do final guest count and notify your reception site manager
3
Provide checklist to wedding coordinator or planner for all items
needed for ceremony and reception site. Assign responsibility to bring
all items on wedding rehearsal day or wedding day
4
Review seating arrangements and guest list with ushers
5
Arrange transportation to drive any floral arrangements, centerpieces, etc
from ceremony site to reception site
6
Confirm all honeymoon reservations and accommodations
7
Start packing for honeymoon
8
Call and confirm all details with vendors and service providers
9
Send out a reminder to wedding party for wedding rehearsal and dinner
10
Go to the bank and make sure money is ready for payments to vendor
11
Make sure passport and visas are ready for honeymoon
12
Make sure tips are ready for all vendors and service providers
13
Make sure to have the marriage license
14
Arrange for someone to return all rental items
Rehearsal Day or Day Before Wedding Day
1
Go get a manicure and pedicure
2
Make sure all payments and tips are ready for vendors
3
Make sure marriage license is ready
4
Give wedding day emergency kit to maid of honor to bring on wedding day
5
Review list of things to bring to the wedding and the person responsible
6
Review ceremony seating with ushers
7
Review checklist and time with all members of the wedding party
8
Enjoy the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
9
Get a good night rest
Wedding Day
1
Give groom's ring to the maid of honor
2
Give bride's ring to the best man
3
Give marriage license to officiant or minister
4
Give money to someone trustworthy for payments to vendors
5
Relax and enjoy your beautiful wedding!
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