This was my list, I complied various lists together and came up with this. Please add/delete items as necessary (please note this includes full Catholic Mass Ceremony).
I.CEREMONY
A.Rehearsal date and dinner location
B.Things needed for the Ceremony
1.Pre-Cana certificate of completion
2.Marriage License
3.Church Offering
4.aisle runner (limo company)
5.Readings
6.Unity Candles and holder
7.Basket for Programs
8.Basket for things to throw
C.Entrance Procession
1.Names and what order going into
D.Readings
1.Names and what Readings
E.People to bring up the gifts
1.Names
F.Music
1.Bridal Party Entrance
2.Brides Entrance
3.Recessional
G.Flowers
1.pew bows
2.floor baskets
3.single red roses for Mothers
4.arrangement of roses for Blessed Mother
5.Rose Petals to throw
H.Programs
1.Program basket
2.Things to throw
3.Program Outline (also in Pre-Cana booklet)
a.Opening Prayer: No. ______________
b.Old Testament Reading: No.___________ Read by: __________________
c.Responsorial Psalm: No. ____________ Sung by Organist and Singer
d.New Testament Reading: No. ___________ Read by: ________________
e.Gospel Acclamation and Verse: No. ___________ Sung by Organist and Signer
f.Gospel Reading: No. _____________ Proclaimed by presiding Priest
g.Exchange of Consent or Wedding Vows: ______________________
h.Blessing of Rings: No. ____________
i.Prayer of the Faithful: No. ____________
j.Blessing and Lighting of the Unity Candle Set
k.Presentation of flowers at the statue of the Blessed Mother
Presentation of the Gifts: Brought forward by: ____________________
l.Prayer over the Gifts: No. __________
m.Preface: No. ___________
n.Nuptial Blessing: No. _____________
Sign of Peace:
o.Holy Communion:
p.Prayer after Communion: No. _______________
q.Final Blessing: No. _______________
II.RECEPTION
A.Menu
1.Final Count
2.(#) Adults
3.(#) Children
4.(#) Professionals
5.Seating Arrangement
6.Cocktail Hour
7.Appetizer
8.Pasta
9.Salad
10.Main Course
11.Champagne
B.Music
1.Cocktail hour music
2.Reception Music
C.Flowers
1.(#) of Centerpieces
2.Dais
3.Cake table
D.Accessories
1.Tablecloths/Napkins color choice
2.Place cards/holders
3.Toasting glasses
4.Cake topper
5.Cake servers
6.Money holder
7.Favors/Things for the tables/cocktail napkins
8.Direction cards (for invites)
9.Throw away garter
E.Cake
F.PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER
1.Photographer
a.Ceremony must have pictures
b.Reception must have pictures
c.Picture Location (after Ceremony)
d.Back-up Picture Location (in case of bad weather)
2.Videographer
a.Ceremony must have pictures
b.Reception must have pictures
c.Baby pictures
d.Honeymoon pictures/video
e.Music for Video
G.BAND
1.Music List
2.Bridal Party entrance music
3.Bride and Groom entrance music
4.Wedding song (1st Dance) as Husband and Wife
5.Father/Daughter Dance
6.Mother/Son Dance
7.Bouquet toss
8.Garter toss
9.Cake cutting
10.Must play list
11.Don’t play list
H.FLORIST
1.Bouquets
a.Bridal
b.(#) of Maid of Honor
c.(#) of Bridesmaids
d.(#) of Flower girl basket
e.Throw-away bouquet
2.Corsages
a.(#) of Mothers
b.(#) of Grandma
c.(#) of Others
3.Boutonnières
a.Groom
b.(#) of Groomsmen
c.(#) of Ring Bearer
d.(#) of Dads
e.(#) of Others
4.Ceremony Flowers
a.(#) Pew Bows
b.(#) Floor baskets
c.Bouquet/arrangement for Blessed Mother
d.Roses for Parents
e.Loose petals to throw
5.Reception Flowers
a.(#) of Centerpieces
b.Dais
c.Cake table
I.LIMOS
1.Description of Limos
2.Pick up: Times/Locations/# of people
3.Destination: Times/Locations/# of people
J.INVITATIONS
1.(#) of Invitations Ordered + Ordered Extras
2.(#) of Invitations
3.(#) of Printed Invitation outer envelope flap
4.(#) of Inner envelope
5.(#) of Reception card
6.(#) of Respond card
7.(#) of Respond envelope
8.Wording
a.Invitation Wording
b.Reception Card Wording
c.Respond Card Wording
d.Response Date
9.Ceremony location
10.Reception location
11.Directions Card - to Reception
12.Calligraphy
a.(___) $___ Outer envelope
b.(___) $___ Inner envelope
13.Proper stuffing order!
14.Stickers to seal envelope.
15.Postage
a.(___) $___ Outer envelope
b.(___) $___ Inner envelope
16.Hand Cancel at the Post Office
III.Check-off lists
A.BRIDE
1.Grown
2.Headpiece/Veil
3.Shoes
4.Comfy shoes/slippers
5.(2) Garters: Keepsake and Throw-away
6.Jewelry
7.Earrings
8.Necklace
9.Pocketbook
10.Stockings - + extra pairs
11.Undergarments
12.Makeup Appointment
13.Hair/Nails Appointments
B.Traditions
1.something old
2.something new
3.something borrowed
4.something blue
C.Bridal Emergency Kit – which I never did get to use –
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1.First Aid/Health
a.Band Aids
b.Cotton Balls
c.Q-tips
d.Peroxide or Neosporin (just never know)
e.Gas-X
f.Aspirin
g.Midol
h.Pepto tablets
i.Tampons/pads
j.Visine
k.Lotion
l.Baby power (also good to use inside a shoe)
m.Deodorant (clear)
n.Small toothbrush & paste
o.Mouthwash
p.Mints/Altoids
q.Dental floss
r.Toothpicks
s.Perfume
t.non-drowsy allergy medicines
u.prescription medication for you/groom
2.Nourishment
a.Bottle water
b.Club soda
c.Snacks: crackers
d.Straws
3.Beauty Section
a.X-tra pantyhose
b.Compact
c.Oil absorbing sheets
d.Tweezers
e.Hairspray
f.Comb/brush
g.Bobby pins (asst. sizes/clips/rubber bans
h.Tissues
i.Hand mirror
j.Lipstick
k.Lint roller
l.Repairs
m.small sewing kit
n.tape
o.crazy glue
p.small scissors
q.safety pins
r.green floral tape
s.clear nail polish
t.Shout wipes
u.baby wipes
v.chalk – to mark out any flaws on your gown
w.slippers
4.Miscellaneous
a.smelling salt
b.pen & pad of paper
c.camera & x-tra film
d.bags to carry things home
5.Other
aa list of vendors and contact information
b.checkbook/cash
c.Thank you speech at the wedding
d.Emergency bag
e.House keys
D.ATTENDANTS
1.Bridesmaids
a.Dress
b.shoes
2.Flower Girl
a.Dress
b.Shoes
3.Groom
a.Tux
4.Groomsmen
a.Tux
E.FAVORS
1.(#) of Favors Ordered + Ordered Extras
2.wrapping
3.ribbons
4.decorations
F.HONEYMOON
1.Hotel
2.Locations
3.Phone
4.Confirmation #’s
5.Times
G.TIPS
1.Ceremony
a.Church Amount
b.Alter Servers
2.Reception
a.Maitre’d
b.Coat Check
c.Valet
d.Flowers
e.Delivery person
f.Limo/Bus Drivers
IV.MISCELLANEOUS/THINGS TO GET
A.Decorations for the house
B.Gifts
1.Groom
2.Maid of Honor
3.Best Man
4.Bridesmaids
5.Groomsmen
6.Flower girl
7.Ring bearer
8.Brides Parents
9.Grooms Parents
