~*~*~*OFFICIAL 2011 BRIDES CHECKLIST THREAD*~*~*~

Copy the checklist below and as you complete items, check them off so we can all see your progress

Set Date
Set Budget
Prepare preliminary Guestlist
Engagement Announcements
Ceremony Site/Church
Officiant
Reception Site
Photographer
Videographer
Band/DJ - CH and Reception
Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party

Purchase Wedding Insurance
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)
Register for Precana classes
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register
Book wedding day transportation (limos)

Shop for and order Bride's Gown
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist
Select and order Invitations
Book Calligrapher
Shop for and order wedding rings

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

I'll start
OMG there is so much to do!

Set Date
Set Budget
Prepare preliminary Guestlist
Engagement Announcements
Ceremony Site/Church
Officiant -
Reception Site
Photographer
Videographer
Band/DJ - CH and Reception (Reception only so far
Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party

Purchase Wedding Insurance N/A
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)
Register for Precana classes
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc - Sort of check..still need vaccines
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register Mostly
Book wedding day transportation (limos)

Shop for and order Bride's Gown
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es) N/A
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist
Select and order Invitations
Book Calligrapher
Shop for and order wedding rings

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain -NA
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

this list scares me lol
sorry I only have RH booked

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Posted by MrsandMrFuller

This is amazing a whole lot of thank you's to you

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Haha I stole it from another thread, but I want the 2011 to stick together

Copy the checklist below and as you complete items, check them off so we can all see your progress

?= Done


Set Date ?
Set Budget ?
Prepare preliminary Guestlist ?
Engagement Announcements (don't know if we are doing this yet)

Ceremony Site/Church ?
Officiant ?
Reception Site ?
Photographer ?
Videographer ?
Band/DJ - CH and Reception ?
Ceremony Musicians ?
Select & Ask Bridal Party ?

Purchase Wedding Insurance (we might do this for the HM but not for the wedding)

Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc) ?
Register for Precana classes (not doing this until next year)

Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc ?

Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Prepare STD guestlist (don't know if we are doing STD's yet)
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register (not doing this until later in the year, too early still)
Book wedding day transportation (limos) (not doing this until later in the year, too early still)

Shop for and order Bride's Gown ?
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns ?
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist ?
Select and order Invitations (we;re still selecting! lol)
Book Calligrapher (N/A)
Shop for and order wedding rings (we already know what we want, but we are waiting to buy them until it gets closer to the wedding)

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc ?
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain ?
Shop for, order/make favors (not doing this until later)
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts (not doing this until later)
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s) ?
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry ?

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc) (this will be a gift from parents)

Purchase Guestbook for reception (N/A)
Order Tuxes (not doing this until later)
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc (not doing this until later)
Select and order wedding cake (not doing this until later)
Schedule ceremony rehearsal (not doing this until later)
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets (not doing this until later)

Must-Take photo list (not doing this until later)
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band (not doing this until later)
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials (not doing this until later)
Sit for Engagement Photos (in process!)
Purchase or make ceremony programs (not doing this until later)
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs ?
Host BM luncheon (N/A)

Mail out invitations (not doing this until later)
Finalize menus, song selections, timelines, and all details with all vendors (not doing this until later)
Attend gown fittings (not doing this until later)
Break in wedding day shoes (not doing this until later)
Make sure you have something old, new, blue, etc ?

Call guests who have not RSVP'd
Obtain Marriage License (not doing this until later)
Shop & pack for Honeymoon (not doing this until later)
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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

lol I saw that list and broke out in hives!!!!

cant i just get my pretty dress and show up somewhere?

Set Date ?
Set Budget ?
Prepare preliminary Guestlist ?
Engagement Announcements- did this by word of mouth
Ceremony Site/Church ?
Officiant
Reception Site ?
Photographer ?
Videographer- Not having one
Band/DJ - CH and Reception ?
Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party-?

Purchase Wedding Insurance
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)
Register for Precana classes ?
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register
Book wedding day transportation (limos)

Shop for and order Bride's Gown ?
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon?
Book Florist
Select and order Invitations
Book Calligrapher
Shop for and order wedding rings

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

OMG STILL SO MUCH TO DO

Set Date -DONE
Set Budget - DONE
Prepare preliminary Guestlist - DONE
Engagement Announcements - DONE
Ceremony Site/Church - DONE
Officiant - DONE
Reception Site - DONE
Photographer - DONE
Videographer - N/A
Band/DJ - CH and Reception - DONE
Ceremony Musicians - DONE
Select & Ask Bridal Party - DONE

Purchase Wedding Insurance-N/A
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc) - N/A
Register for Precana classes - N/A
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc - DONE
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests - DONE
Prepare STD guestlist - DONE
Send out STDs-DONE
Select stores, make list, & register - DONE
Book wedding day transportation (limos) - N/A

Shop for and order Bride's Gown - DONE
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns - DONE
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es) - N/A
MOB & MOG order gowns-DONE
Finalize Guestlist - DONE
Book Honeymoon -DONE
Book Florist - DONE
Select and order Invitations - DONE
Book Calligrapher - N/A
Shop for and order wedding rings-DONE

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc - DONE
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain-DONE
Shop for, order/make favors - N/A
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts- DONE
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)- DONE
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry - DONE

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception - DONE
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake -DONE
Schedule ceremony rehearsal - DONE
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites - DONE
Prepare OOT welcome baskets-NA


Must-Take photo list - STARTED
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band - STARTED
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials - DONE
Sit for Engagement Photos - DONE
Purchase or make ceremony programs - N/A
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs - DONE
Host BM luncheon - N/A

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, etc - DONE

Call guests who have not RSVP'd
Obtain Marriage License
Shop & pack for Honeymoon
Attend shower and bachelor(ette) parties - SHOWER DONE
Set aside time to write thank you notes for shower gifts - DONE
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 - N/A


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. - STARTED

Prepare a “reception box” for accessories such as guest books, cameras, toasting
goblets, cake toppers, etc., and assign someone to transport - STARTED

Prepare day-of emergency kit
Prepare any speeches or toasts
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!


Set Date
Set Budget
Prepare preliminary Guestlist
Engagement Announcements - N/A
Ceremony Site/Church
Officiant
Reception Site
Photographer
Videographer
Band/DJ - CH and Reception
Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party

Purchase Wedding Insurance-n/a
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)
Register for Precana classes
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc -N/A
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register
Book wedding day transportation (limos)

Shop for and order Bride's Gown
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)-N/A
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist
Select and order Invitations
Book Calligrapher
Shop for and order wedding rings

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

Getting there!

Set Date Complete
Set Budget Complete
Prepare preliminary Guestlist Complete
Engagement Announcements (n/a)
Ceremony Site/Church Complete
Officiant Complete
Reception Site Complete
Photographer - Complete
Videographer (n/a)
Band/DJ - CH and Reception - FH is taking care of this
Ceremony Musicians - Complete
Select & Ask Bridal Party Complete
Purchase Wedding Insurance (n/a)
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)(n/a)
Register for Precana classes(n/a)
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests Complete
Prepare STD guestlist Complete
Send out STDs Complete
Select stores, make list, & register Complete
Book wedding day transportation (limos) (n/a)

Shop for and order Bride's Gown Complete
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns Ordering by the end of August!
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es) n/a
MOB & MOG order gowns -
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon - almost done
Book Florist Complete
Select and order Invitations
Book Calligrapher
Shop for and order wedding rings Complete

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain (n/a)
Shop for, order/make favors BOOKMARKED, waiting to order
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s) Complete
Purchase Bride's shoes (ordering a second pair though), undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes (FH bought his already)
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials Makeup complete!
Sit for Engagement Photos Complete
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

Posted by futurestevens

Set Date - DONE
Set Budget - DONE
Prepare preliminary Guestlist -DONE
Engagement Announcements - not doing
Ceremony Site/Church - DONE
Officiant - DONE
Reception Site - DONE
Photographer - DONE
Videographer - DONE
Band/DJ - CH and Reception - DONE
Ceremony Musicians - DONE
Select & Ask Bridal Party - DONE

Purchase Wedding Insurance
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc) - not needed
Register for Precana classes - not doing
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc - DONE
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests - DONE
Prepare STD guestlist - DONE
Send out STDs - DONE
Select stores, make list, & register - DONE
Book wedding day transportation (limos) - DONE

Shop for and order Bride's Gown - DONE
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es) - not doing
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon - DONE
Book Florist - DONE
Select and order Invitations - DONE
Book Calligrapher - not doing
Shop for and order wedding rings

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal - DONE
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials - DONE
Sit for Engagement Photos - not doing
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

wait a minute...I have to do all of these things? I'm way behind

Set Date
Set Budget
Prepare preliminary Guestlist
Engagement Announcements
Ceremony Site/Church
Officiant
Reception Site
Photographer
Videographer
Band/DJ - CH and Reception
Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party

Purchase Wedding Insurance
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)
Register for Precana classes
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register
Book wedding day transportation (limos)

Shop for and order Bride's Gown
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist
Select and order Invitations
Book Calligrapher
Shop for and order wedding rings

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes

**=Done

Set Date**
Set Budget**
Prepare preliminary Guestlist**
Engagement Announcements
Ceremony Site/Church**
Officiant**
Reception Site**
Photographer**
Videographer**
Band/DJ - CH and Reception
Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party

Purchase Wedding Insurance
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)
Register for Precana classes
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register
Book wedding day transportation (limos)**

Shop for and order Bride's Gown
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist**
Select and order Invitations**
Book Calligrapher
Shop for and order wedding rings

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception**
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopes



Still soooooooo much to do...i'm kinda scared now lol

(anything with an asterisk is what was done already. So far doesn't look like much. lol)

Set Date *
Set Budget *
Prepare preliminary Guestlist *
Engagement Announcements *
Ceremony Site/Church *
Officiant
Reception Site *
Photographer
Videographer
Band/DJ - CH and Reception
Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party (select yes, asked, not yet)

Purchase Wedding Insurance
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)
Register for Precana classes
Apply for passports and all travel necessities: visas, vaccines, etc *
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register
Book wedding day transportation (limos)

Shop for and order Bride's Gown
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
Shop for and order Flowergirl(s) Dress(es)
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist
Select and order Invitations
Book Calligrapher
Shop for and order wedding rings

Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Plan back up locations for ceremony, photo sessions in case of rain *
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts, parents gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes, undergarments, stockings, garters, and jewelry

Purchase cake serving set, toasting flutes, ring pillow, & any other ceremony needs (unity candle, tossing petals, etc)

Purchase Guestbook for reception
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper, seating arrangements, etc
Select and order wedding cake
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site and send out invites
Prepare OOT welcome baskets

Must-Take photo list
Do not play/must play lists for DJ/Band
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Purchase or make ceremony programs
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Host BM luncheon

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, etc

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
Place tips for each vendor in envelopesSet date

im just gonna put the checked ones

Set Date
Set Budget
Prepare preliminary Guestlist
Ceremony Site/Church
Officiant
Reception Site
Photographer/Videographer
Band/DJ - CH and Reception
Ceremony Musicians
Select & Ask Bridal Party
Gather requirements for religious ceremony (baptismal certificates, divorce decrees, etc)
Register for Precana classes
Block off hotel rooms for OOT Guests
Prepare STD guestlist
Send out STDs
Select stores, make list, & register
Book wedding day transportation (limos)
Shop for and order Bride's Gown
Shop for and order Bridesmaids Gowns
MOB & MOG order gowns
Finalize Guestlist
Book Honeymoon
Book Florist
Select and order Invitations
Shop for and order wedding rings
Plan ceremony: writing vows, music selections, readings, kebutah, etc
Shop for, order/make favors
Purchase Bridal Party gifts
Purchase tiara/headpiece and veil(s)
Purchase Bride's shoes
Purchase ring pillow
Order Tuxes
Plan reception: first dance song selection, parent dances, place cards, place card holders, cake topper
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Book rehearsal dinner site
Schedule Hair & Makeup trials
Sit for Engagement Photos
Schedule day of hair, makeup, and nail appts for Bride and BMs
Make sure you have something old, new, blue, etc

Ok! I don't feel as stressed out anymore (even though first seeing the list scared the you know what out of me) because I realize I'm right on track with everyone else so far. Whew!
Thanks for posting this, its really helpful.

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Posted by allornil

lol I saw that list and broke out in hives!!!!

cant i just get my pretty dress and show up somewhere?

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ITA