List?

I've seen it before and just did a search but can't find it...

does anyone have a list of things that need to be booked and done for a wedding?

I feel like i'm forgetting things...

Here is a LONG list that I had saved


Set Date
Set Budget
Prepare preliminary Guestlist
Engagement Announcements
Ceremony Site/Church
Officiant
Reception Site
Book Limos
Make sure mom and dad booked limos for day of
Photographer
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist
Videographer
Book Calligrapher
Book Band/DJ - CH and Reception
Book Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)
Register for Precana classes
Have wish bowl painted
Purchase small envelopes and paper for Wish bowl from Wal-Mart
Purchase all CP hurricane vases
Order votive candles from Patchogue Floral Fantasy
Pick up votives from Patchogue Floral Fantasy
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Purchase coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day
Pick up coffee/tea bags for OOT guest brunch the following day
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register
Shop for and order Bride's Gown
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)
MOB order her gown
MOG order her gown
Finalize Guestlist
Select and order Invitations
Shop for wedding rings
Order wedding rings
Pick up wedding rings
Plan ceremony: music selections, readings, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain
Shop for favors
Order favors
Pick out girls BP gift
Pick out guys BP gift
Purchase girls bridal party gift
Purchase guys BP gift
Chose parents gifts
Purchase Parents Gifts
Order/make white sweat suit for the day of for me
Order/make newlywed t-shirt for the OOT guest brunch the day after
Purchase tiara
Purchase elbow length veil
Shop for cathedral length veil
Purchase cathedral length veil
Purchase Bride's shoes
Purchase undergarments, stockings
Purchase garter
Pick out and purchase wedding jewelry
Purchase cake serving set
Purchase unity candle set
Purchase wedding bubbles for after ceremony
Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances
Order Place cards
Write out place cards
Purchase place card holders
Purchase cake topper
Establish seating arrangements
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Pick family member/friend to hand out programs at ceremony
Book rehearsal dinner site
Make RD invites
Send out RD invites
Purchase OOT guest boxes
Figure out what will go on the outside of the OOT guest boxes
Purchase supplies for OOT guest boxes
Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair trials
Schedule makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Mail out invitations
Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors
Attend gown fittings
Break in wedding day shoes
Make sure you have something old, new, blue, and a six pence in your shoe
Call guests who have not RSVP'd
Obtain Marriage License
Shop & pack for Honeymoon
Attend shower and bachelor(ette) parties
Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts
Prepare Day-of Timeline and give a copy to each vendor along with copies of must-take photo lists, etc
Send out wedding announcements to local paper
Confirm all final payments, schedule, pick up times, head count, etc with all vendors
Confirm HM reservations and travel arrangements
Create a “wedding box” to gather your ceremony accessories (marriage license,
candles, ring pillow, basket, guest book) and assign someone to transport.
Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting
goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport
Prepare day-of emergency kit
Prepare any speeches or toasts
Pick family member to hand out tips
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes
Make Menus for reception
Pack for Honeymoon
Arrange transportation to the airport
Arrange transportation back from the airport after HM

Here is another


12-18 Months before
- Select a wedding date
- Set a preliminary budget (expect this to change many times before the big day)
- Reserve your ceremony and reception locations
- Determine the size of the guest list
- Start compiling names and addresses of guests
- Schedule engagement portrait and then submit photo to your local paper for announcement
- Mail out engagement announcements
- Select your musicians (Band and/or Disc Jockey)
- Select your professional photographer

9-12 Months before
- Select your bridal party
- Plan your color scheme
- Register
- Register a block of rooms at a local hotel for your out-of-town guests
- Start honeymoon arrangements

6-9 Months before
- Select your gown and headpiece
- Select a reliable creative florist
- Choose your limousine company
- Order bridesmaids' dresses

4-6 Months before
- Have both mothers coordinate and select their dresses
- Order invitations
- Complete the guest lists and compile the correct spelling of all the names and the correct addresses.
- Shop for wedding rings
- Finalize honeymoon plans
- If traveling outside of the USA for your honeymoon, apply for or renew your passports

2-4 Months before
- Select the men's wedding attire
- Purchase bridal party gifts
- Purchase clothes for your honeymoon
- Purchase favors
- Address and mail invitations. Mail invitations 10 weeks prior to your wedding date (unless you are getting married on a holiday weekend when you would want to mail them 12 weeks prior.) Set the RSVP date for 4 weeks prior to the affair.
- 6 Days after the RSVP date, have Maid of Honor and/or Best Man call invited guests who have not replied to the invitation
- Plan trial appointments with your hairdressers and make-up artist
- Plan your rehearsal dinner
- Purchase gift for fiance', if gifts are being exchanged

1-2 Months before
- Finalize all details with the services you've provided. Prepare your menu with your reception hall
- Speak to your photographer, florist, limousine company and all other vendors to ensure that all your needs are served
- Get your marriage license

1 Month before
- Have your final fitting for your gown and your bridal attendants' gowns
- Keep a careful record of all gifts received from your shower (write thank-you notes immediately instead of letting the time slip by.)
- Make sure you have all the accessories: toasting goblets, ring pillow, garter, candles, etc.
- Make sure that you have followed up with any guests that have not responded
- Submit request lists with photographer, videographer, and entertainment

2 Weeks before
- Attend to business and legal details. Get necessary forms to change names on social security card, driver's license, insurance and medical plans, bank accounts, etc.
- Prepare wedding announcements to be sent to your local newspaper
- Arrange to have possessions and gifts moved to your new home. Complete a change of address form and submit it to your local post office
- Finish addressing announcements to be mailed on the wedding day
- Complete the seating arrangements

1 Week prior
- Give your final count to your facility and set up your final payment appointment
- Go over final details with all professional services you have engaged. Inform them of any changes
- Finalize your table count, number of bouquets, boutonnieres, etc. with the florist
- Give all musicians the lists of music for the ceremony and reception
- Pack for your honeymoon
- Make sure you have the marriage license
- Make sure all wedding attire is picked up and it fits
- Get to bed early the night before the wedding

Finally...The Wedding Day
- Be sure to eat something. This is very important , as many brides have been known to faint due to nerves and no food.
- Have your hair stylist and make-up artist come to your home 3-4 hours prior to the ceremony to ensure that there is plenty of time for picture taking prior to the ceremony
- Make sure your nails are done (preferably the day prior to avoid smudging)
- Lastly, ENJOY this day that you have worked so hard to get to.
- PS: Have a great honeymoon!

You're the best!
THANKS!!!