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Complete List??

Mommy2BeBride Posted:

Complete List??

Is there a complete list of every single item you need for a wedding.

From big things like the hall to little things like a cake cutter?


I've been looking everywhere and can't find one. Please help ladies!!
MCA1180 Posted:

Re: Complete List??

Congrats! This list gives you a rough idea but I'm sure there's stuff missing and it's not all in order.... Also, decide what's important to you, some things are not necessary but only you can decide... hope it helps some!


Pick a date
Work on your budget
Create rough guest list (finalize later)
Gather ideas for your ideal wedding
Decide on wedding party
Engagement party - optional
Book ceremony location/officiant
Book Reception hall
Book video/photo
Book limos if needed
Book band / dj
Book florist
Book honeymoon
Book wedding planner if needed
Plan a timeline for the day-of
Decide if you'll be taking pictures at a different location after ceremony, and book location if necessary
Send save the dates
Shop for wedding dress, veil, headpiece, garter, shoes, undergarments
Pick out/shop for bridesmaid dresses/shoes/accessories
Plan for dress fittings
Tux's
Day-of jewelry
Book day-of Hair & Makeup (and trials)
Decide on bok's, bouts, corsages, ceremony flowers, and centerpieces
Engagement pics - optional
Invitations
Plan rehearsal dinner
Bridal Shower
Bachelor & Bachelorette parties
Invitations
Create registry
Petal cones or bubbles, etc. for after-ceremony
Cake cutter/knife set
Champagne flutes
Cake topper
Card box/bag
Cake table letters - optional
Table numbers
Placecards
Aisle runner
Pew/alter decor
Unity candle - optional
Pick ceremony readings
Attend pre-cana
Pick out rings/ engravings
Decide on ring insurance
Programs
Guest books - optional
Ring bearer pillow - optional
Flower girl basket - optional
Pick out your cake
Pick groom's cake - optional
Create music play lists (ceremony, reception), & do not play lists
Invitations
Plan vows
Bridal party & parent gifts
Decide wedding gift for bride/groom
Finalize menus / details
Apply for marriage license
Block hotel rooms for any OOT guests
Mani/pedi
Prepare tip envelopes
Shop/pack for honeymoon
Plan for transportation to/from airport
Pack if you're moving after the wedding
Dress cleaning/preservation
Bok cleaning/preservation




Kick back and enjoy your day!




JillandNick2011 Posted:

Re: Complete List??

OMG there is so much to do lol everytime I see these lists I get scared
Mommy2BeBride Posted:

Re: Complete List??

thanks so much.. now I can start checking off as I go along.!
Lsorrent Posted:

Re: Complete List??

There's one here on LIW. Click up top on 'My Wedding' and then click 'Wedding Timeline'

Mommy2BeBride Posted:

Re: Complete List??

Wow thats an awesome tool! I never take advantage of the full site, but now I most definetly will. Thanks laura!

Jesebelle Posted:

Re: Complete List??

The knot has one, wedding wire has one, also if you buy a wedding planning book or binder it will have one too!

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