Wedding Check List

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Six to Twelve Months
Completed
________ Reserve Ceremony and Reception Locations
________ Select a wedding date and time
________ Review Budget
________ Get Wedding Rings
________ Confirm Bride’s Wedding Theme or Style
________ Create Room Blocks at a Variety of Hotels Based Upon Rates
________ Make Your Personal Reservations
________ Determine Who Will Officiate at the Ceremony
________ Decide on the Color Scheme
________ Determine the Size of the Guest List
________ Bride to Begin Compiling Names and Addresses of the Guests
________ Attendant’s of Both the Bride and Groom Selected
________ Select a Caterer
________ Select a Florist (Lighting/Decorations)
________ Select a Professional Photographer
________ Select a Professional Videographer
________ Select Music for the Ceremony and Reception
________ Purchase Wedding Dress Shoes (Accessories)
________ Select Bridesmaid Dresses
________ Announce the Engagement in the Newspaper
________ Plan an Engagement Party
________ Create a Save the Date Announcement/Web Site for Guests

Four Months

________ Make Final Arrangements for the Ceremony (Deposits Should be Paid, Contracts Signed)
________ Set Up a Tasting and Meeting of Vendors (If Possible)
________ Make Sure All Bridal Attire Has Been Ordered
________ Both Mother’s Should Have Selected Their Coordinated Dresses
________ Register with a Bridal Registry
________ Order Invitations, Personal Stationary, Thank You Cards, and Extra Card Stock (Wedding Wishes)

________ Determine If There Will Be A Bridal Luncheon, Brunch, Golf Outing, Etc.
________ Guest List Compiled with Mr. Mrs. Or Ms., First and Last Names with Confirmed Correct Addresses
________ Select the Men’s Attire and Reserve The Right Sizes

Two Months

________ Finalize all details with Tory: Catering (menu), Photographer, Videographer, Florist, Hotel, Musicians, Etc.
________ Address Invitations and Announcements- They should be Mailed 6-8 weeks before the wedding.
________ Weigh 1 Invitation For Correct Postage. Purchase Love Stamps
________ Taste and Order Wedding Cake If Not Supplied By the Caterer
________ Finalize Ceremony Details with the Officiant
________ Make Rehearsal Arrangements
________ Plan Rehearsal Dinner
________ Make Appointments with Salon for Hair (Trial Run if Appropriate)
________ Hire Make-Up Artist
________ Finalize Honeymoon Plans

One Month

________ Final Menu Selection of Food and Beverage Confirmed
________ Floor Plan From the Caterer For Table Assignments
________ Final Fitting For Bridal Attendant’s Gowns
________ Have Formal Portrait Done
________ Transportation Arrangements for the Rehearsal/Wedding Day
________ Purchase a Going Away Outfit (Attire for Honeymoon)
________ Keep Careful Records of Gifts Received and Send Thank You Cards Out Immediately
________ Make Sure All Wedding Accessories: Toasting Glasses, Cake Knife and Server, Ring Pillow, Garter, Candles, Guest Book, Cameras, Party Favors, Etc. Have Been Purchased
________ Select Responsible People to Handle the Guest Book, Gifts, and Act as a Host or Hostess
Completed
________ Room Blocks Released. Special Rate Discontinued.

Two Weeks

________ Attend to Any Legal and Business Matters. Get Necessary Forms to Change Names on Social Security Card, Drivers License, Insurance and Medical Plans, Bank Accounts, and Passports.
________ Prepare Wedding Announcements to Be Sent to the Newspapers and Acquaintances

________ Arrange to Have Possessions and Fits Moved to New Home
________ Submit a Change of Address Card at the Post Office
________ Contact Guests That Have Not Responded
________ Review Final Details (Changes, Additions) With Tory
________ Provide a List of Photographs That You Would Like Taken
________ Provide a List of Shots You Would Like Included in the Video
________ Provide A List of Music to Be Played For the Ceremony and Reception. Tory Will Create the Schedule of Events for All Vendors Including Introduction, First Dance, Toasts, Cutting of the Cake, Tosses, Conclusion
________ Final Payment Due To Hotel and Tory

One Week

________ Do Something Special For Your Parent’s, Card, Lunch, Gift to Thank Them
________ Plan Table/Seating Arrangements (Alphabetical List to Tory)
________ Place Cards Ordered
________ Arrange For Someone to Assist With the Last Minute Errands
________ Pack Suitcase for the Wedding and Honeymoon
________ Make Sure Wedding Rings Have Been Cleaned and Fit
________ Make Sure All Wedding Attire Is Picked Up and Fits Everyone
________ Obtain Marriage License

Three Days Before the Wedding
Completed
________ All Items to Tory Prior to the Rehearsal, Review Any Last Minute Details
________ Final Guarantee (Guest Count) Due To Tory
________ Dress/Tux To Be Steamed If Brought In From Out of Town
________ Manicure, Pedicure, Facial Eye Brows, Etc.
________ Any Final Payments Due to Vendors Placed in Sealed Envelope and Given to Tory to Distribute to Vendors

Day Before the Wedding

________ Wedding Rehearsal (Bridal Party, Ushers, Parent’s, Readers)
________ Rehearsal Dinner Party

Day of the Wedding

________ Don’t Forget to Eat Something
________ Hair and Make-Up Appointment At Least Four Hours Prior to
the Wedding
________ Pictures of Bride and Groom At Least Two Hours Before the Wedding. Bridal Party Photos One Hour Before Wedding Family Photos 45 Minutes Prior to the Wedding
________ 15-30 Minutes Prior to the Wedding Doors Open, Music Begins
________ First Couple of Rows Reserved For Immediate Family
________ Wedding License Given to Minister/JOP/Rabbi
________ Introduction of Bride and Groom (Bridal Party is an Option)
________ First Dance
________ Blessing and or Welcome
________ Toast(s)
________ Special Dances, Father Daughter and Mother Son
________ Cutting of the Cake Bridal
________ Bouquet Toss, Garter Toss
________ All Items Delivered to Car or Guest Room

Day After the Wedding
Completed
________ Attend the Brunch, Say Good-Byes To Family and Friends
________ Ship Any Items Back If From Out of Town

After Honeymoon

________ Photographer and Videographer to Send Proofs
________ Additional Thank You’s
________ Enjoy The Memories!

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