CHECKLIST
let the planning begin Here’s what to do, when, on your way to the altar (and tools to help you get there).
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MONTHS
date: ______ /______ /______
Don’t worry, your first task is a fun one: Envision and dream about your wedding—think about the style you want and color palettes you love. Nail down a budget. When and where would you like to get married? Research and reserve your ceremony and reception locations. Hire any pros you just have to have, like a band or wedding planner. Start searching for the dress. Get the ring appraised and then insured ASAP. (Trust us—this is one to-do you don’t want to delay.)
9–11 MONTHS
date: ______ /______ /______
Find a stationer and order your save-the-dates. Propose to your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Book your photographer, florist, musicians, cake baker, caterer and other important pros. Order the gown and veil and schedule fittings for six weeks and one to two weeks before the wedding. Choose the bridesmaid dresses and have the bridesmaids order them. Create a registry—this can be super fun.
6–8 MONTHS
date: ______ /______ /______
Plan the ceremony with your officiant and discuss religious requirements, such as premarital counseling. Book your honeymoon. Choose the formalwear. Send out your save-thedates. Order the invitations and thank-you notes. Hire a day-of coordinator (if you don’t have a fullservice planner or a dayof planner isn’t included with your venue). Schedule beauty trials and book hairstylists and makeup artists. Iron out the rehearsal dinner details, like the time and location.
4–5 MONTHS
date: ______ /______ /______
Finalize all of your flower arrangements with your florist. Address your invitations or hand them off to your calligrapher.
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Finalize the rental list (tables, chairs, linens and so on) with the caterer or rental company. Complete your wedding cake order and order the groom’s cake, if you’re having one. Buy wedding rings. Arrange day-of transportation for yourselves and the wedding party. >>
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