The Master List!
This list came from Acrosthec's Bio. It was complete (I made slight revisions for wedding) and keeps me in check!!
The Checklist to end all Checklists I got this from mixing up lists I found in lots of different bios. Incredibly detailed and helpful; I just altered it to fit our wedding needs.
Things to book:
Ceremony & Reception Site (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Site
Officiant (Check!)
Ceremony Musicians (Check!)
Videographer (Check!)
Florist (Check!)
Photographer (Check!)
Baker for Wedding Cake (Check!)
DJ (Check!)
Transportation for us and bridal party from hotel to reception
Hotel Room for Wedding Night (Check!)
Transportation for hotel guests (Check!)
Hairstylist (Check!)
Make-Up Artist (Check!)
Honeymoon (Check!)
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment (No Appt needed, salon chosen)
Things to Decide:
Budget (Check!)
Date (Check!)
Color Scheme (Check!)
Bouquets (Check!)
Centerpieces (Check!)
Reception Decorations (Check!)
Ceremony Decorations (Check!)
Bridal Party (Check!)
Photography locations (Check!)
Wedding Day Timeline
Guest List (Check!)
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
Wedding Cake Design
Ceremony Readings (Check!) and Script (Check!)
Readers (Check!)
Ceremony Music (Check!)
Formal Dances Music (Check!)
Things to Order/Buy/Borrow:
Wedding Dress (Check!)
Veil (Check!)
My Jewelry (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Outfit
Shoes (Check!)
Garter (Not wearing)
Save-the-dates (Check!)
Thank You Parasol (Check!)
Ring Pillow (Check!)
Pretty Hanger (Check!)
OOT Bags
Tuxes (Check!)
Guestbook (Comes with Photobooth, check!)
Bride's Wedding Ring (Check!)
Groom's Wedding Ring (Check!)
Favors
Bridesmaid Dresses (Check, just waiting for them to arrive!)
Gifts - parents, wedding party, ring bearer (BM's purchased only, still need parents, GM, RB & readers)
Things to Make:
Card Box
Photoshare Cards (check!)
OOT Bag
Brochures
Menu cards (check!)
Waterbottles
Invitations Inserts
- Direction Insert (check! using venues)
- Accomodation Insert (check!)
Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Ceremony Programs
Escort Cards
Seating Assignments
Memorial Candle (check!)
Table Number Candles (check!)
Things to Do:
Register (Check!)
Block hotel rooms (Check!)
Pick a Hairstyle (Check!)
Finalize Menu and Service Details (Check!)
Get Engagment Photos Taken (Check!)
Take Engagement Ring to be appraised (Check!)
Plan Rehearsal Dinner with FMIL
Schedule Hair Trial (Check, need another!)
Schedule Make-up Trial (Check!)
Apply for Marriage License
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) (Check!)
Confirm Wedding Night and Honeymoon Reservations
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not-Play) for DJ
Make List of Pictures for Photographer
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
Give Transportation Provider a Schedule and Addresses for Pick-Ups on Wedding Day
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head-Count to RD Caterer
Give Final Head-Count to Venue by Sept 24
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Delivery Locations, Time, and Final Arrangement with Florist
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographers
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with DJ
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with Ceremony Musician
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Videographer
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Bakers (Done by Venue)
Pack Bags for Wedding Night and Honeymoon
Pick up wedding dress
Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents
Drop off OOT bags to hotels
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
Send Ring in to be Cleaned and Polished
Rehearse Ceremony
Confirm Honeymoon Travel Plans
Things to Send:
Save-the-dates (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Invites
Wedding Invitations (Stuffed & Stamped, waiting for the 9 week mark)
Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Thank-You Notes for Wedding
The Checklist to end all Checklists I got this from mixing up lists I found in lots of different bios. Incredibly detailed and helpful; I just altered it to fit our wedding needs.
Things to book:
Ceremony & Reception Site (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Site
Officiant (Check!)
Ceremony Musicians (Check!)
Videographer (Check!)
Florist (Check!)
Photographer (Check!)
Baker for Wedding Cake (Check!)
DJ (Check!)
Transportation for us and bridal party from hotel to reception
Hotel Room for Wedding Night (Check!)
Transportation for hotel guests (Check!)
Hairstylist (Check!)
Make-Up Artist (Check!)
Honeymoon (Check!)
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment (No Appt needed, salon chosen)
Things to Decide:
Budget (Check!)
Date (Check!)
Color Scheme (Check!)
Bouquets (Check!)
Centerpieces (Check!)
Reception Decorations (Check!)
Ceremony Decorations (Check!)
Bridal Party (Check!)
Photography locations (Check!)
Wedding Day Timeline
Guest List (Check!)
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
Wedding Cake Design
Ceremony Readings (Check!) and Script (Check!)
Readers (Check!)
Ceremony Music (Check!)
Formal Dances Music (Check!)
Things to Order/Buy/Borrow:
Wedding Dress (Check!)
Veil (Check!)
My Jewelry (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Outfit
Shoes (Check!)
Garter (Not wearing)
Save-the-dates (Check!)
Thank You Parasol (Check!)
Ring Pillow (Check!)
Pretty Hanger (Check!)
OOT Bags
Tuxes (Check!)
Guestbook (Comes with Photobooth, check!)
Bride's Wedding Ring (Check!)
Groom's Wedding Ring (Check!)
Favors
Bridesmaid Dresses (Check, just waiting for them to arrive!)
Gifts - parents, wedding party, ring bearer (BM's purchased only, still need parents, GM, RB & readers)
Things to Make:
Card Box
Photoshare Cards (check!)
OOT Bag
Brochures
Menu cards (check!)
Waterbottles
Invitations Inserts
- Direction Insert (check! using venues)
- Accomodation Insert (check!)
Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Ceremony Programs
Escort Cards
Seating Assignments
Memorial Candle (check!)
Table Number Candles (check!)
Things to Do:
Register (Check!)
Block hotel rooms (Check!)
Pick a Hairstyle (Check!)
Finalize Menu and Service Details (Check!)
Get Engagment Photos Taken (Check!)
Take Engagement Ring to be appraised (Check!)
Plan Rehearsal Dinner with FMIL
Schedule Hair Trial (Check, need another!)
Schedule Make-up Trial (Check!)
Apply for Marriage License
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) (Check!)
Confirm Wedding Night and Honeymoon Reservations
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not-Play) for DJ
Make List of Pictures for Photographer
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
Give Transportation Provider a Schedule and Addresses for Pick-Ups on Wedding Day
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
Give Final Head-Count to RD Caterer
Give Final Head-Count to Venue by Sept 24
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
Confirm Delivery Locations, Time, and Final Arrangement with Florist
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographers
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with DJ
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with Ceremony Musician
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Videographer
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Bakers (Done by Venue)
Pack Bags for Wedding Night and Honeymoon
Pick up wedding dress
Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents
Drop off OOT bags to hotels
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
Send Ring in to be Cleaned and Polished
Rehearse Ceremony
Confirm Honeymoon Travel Plans
Things to Send:
Save-the-dates (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Invites
Wedding Invitations (Stuffed & Stamped, waiting for the 9 week mark)
Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Thank-You Notes for Wedding
