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9-11 MONTHS BEFORE :
Choose Wedding Party: Ask friends or family members to
be part of your wedding party.
Select Attire: Begin shopping for wedding attire for
yourselves and the wedding party.
Plan Ceremony and Reception Details: Decide on
ceremony and reception details like decor, seating
arrangements, and catering menu.
Hire Remaining Vendors: Book remaining vendors such as
florists, cake bakers, and transportation.
Send Save-the-Dates: Send out save-the-date cards to
ensure guests reserve your wedding date.
6-8 MONTHS BEFORE :
Finalize Menu and Cake: Confirm menu selections with
your caterer and finalize your cake design.
Arrange Accommodations: Reserve hotel room blocks for
out-of-town guests and yourselves.
Order Invitations: Design and order wedding invitations,
including RSVP cards and additional inserts.
Plan Honeymoon: Start planning your honeymoon and
ensure passports and visas are up to date.
Attend Pre-marital Counseling: If desired, attend
pre-marital counseling or classes.
12 MONTH
P L A N N I N G CHECKLIST
3-5 MONTHS BEFORE :
Plan Rehearsal Dinner: Arrange details for the rehearsal
dinner, including location and menu.
Having a wedding planning checklist means you are much less likely
to forget any important tasks on the wedding planning list, and will
help to keep you organised throughout the entire process.
Purchase Wedding Rings: Shop for wedding rings and
arrange for engraving, if desired.
12 MONTHS
Apply for Marriage License: Obtain a marriage license
from your local government office.
Set a Budget: Determine how much you can spend and
allocate funds for each aspect of the wedding.
Finalize Details with Vendors: Confirm final details,
timelines, and any special requests with vendors.
Draft a Guest List: Compile a list of potential guests to
estimate numbers for venue selection and catering.
Create Day-of Timeline: Create a detailed timeline for the
wedding day for vendors and the wedding party.
Choose a Date and Venue: Select a date and book a venue
that suits your budget and accommodates your guest list.
Research Vendors: Research and book key vendors such
as caterers, photographers, and musicians or DJs.
Start a Wedding Website: Create a wedding website to
share information with guests and manage RSVPs.
Chef: Danny Alvarez
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