try this master to do list
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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
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
brunch the day after
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
Make or order menus
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
