|
|
|
Wedding Checklist
|
|
12 Month Wedding Checklist
11-12 Months before the Big Day:
□ Officially announce your engagement.
Place your announcement on TexasWeddingConnects.com
□ Set a time and date for the wedding.
□ Decide the style of ceremony.
Determine size, setting, formality, etc.
□ Contact wedding officiate.
□ Arrange for your families to meet if they haven’t met before.
□ Develop a budget.
Decide who will pay for what.
□ Begin compiling your guest list.
□ Visit and reserve your reception site.
9-10 Months before the Big Day:
□ Order your wedding gown.
Determine who will make any necessary alterations.
□ Choose your wedding party.
□ Decide on a color scheme.
Start shopping for your wedding site - They book early.
□ Meet with potential wedding professionals.
Interview local videographers, photographers, florist,
DJs & Musicians, caterers, and bakeries. Be sure to
get a contract that states wedding date, time, and
location for each vendor, as well as the schedule for
payments.
□ Scout out accommodations for out-of-town guests.
7-8 Months before the Big Day:
□ Start shopping for wedding rings.
□ Decide on honeymoon plans.
Take care of travel requirements like passports or visas.
□ Decide on and order attendants gowns.
□ Order invitations and other stationery needs.
□ Register for wedding gifts at select stores and online outlets.
Don't forget to register for shower and engagement
party gifts as well.
5-6 Months before the Big Day:
□ Let your out-of-town guests know the date of your wedding.
Find Save-The-Date cards & magnets.
□ Complete guest list.
□ Shop for and taste test the wedding cake.
□ Select and reserve attire for men in the wedding.
□ Determine marriage license requirements.
If in the U.S. contact the county clerk’s office; if
abroad, the wedding coordinator will have this
information.
3-4 Months before the Big Day:
□ Finalize the menu with you caterer.
□ Order wine, champagne, liquor, etc., if not already included in the caterer’s service.
□ Finalize flowers including those needed for the reception decorations.
□ Mail out information about hotels and city attractions to out-of-town guests.
□ Order wedding favors.
□ Order wedding rings to allow time for engraving.
□ Begin working on vows.
2 Months before the Big Day:
□ Finalize and book the Honeymoon.
□ Mail out invitations.
□ Have your hair done or a make over complete with veil and head piece.
□ Book wedding day beauty appointments.
□ Complete name change paperwork for bank accounts, insurance, etc.
□ Finalize music play list.
□ Finalize order of service and write the wedding program.
□ Touch base with your florist, caterer, and DJ to confirm date and times, etc.
Get their cell phone number if you don't already have them.
□ Book rehearsal dinner.
□ Order wedding cake if you haven't already.
1 Month before the Big Day:
□ Order any rental items if not included at wedding/reception sites.
□ Purchase bridesmaids gifts.
□ Purchase groomsmen gifts.
□ Schedule final fitting for wedding gown.
Remember to bring wedding shoes, veil and proper
lingerie needed.
□ Purchase your accessories:
Guestbook and pen set, ring pillow, flower girl basket,
unity candles, etc.
□ Arrange for transportation needs for wedding party and out-of-town guests.
Be sure to give the driver the addresses and schedules
for all who will need transportation.
2-3 Weeks before the Big Day:
□ Get marriage license.
Call ahead to make sure you know what is required.
□ Organize any accessories needed.
Ring pillow, flower girl baskets, garter and something old,
new, borrowed, and blue.
□ Contact guest who haven't RSVPs.
Give the caterer a final headcount.
□ Pick up wedding rings.
Check engraving before leaving the store. Store in a
safe place.
□ Confirm any honeymoon hotel, airline, and wedding night reservations.
1 Week before the Big Day:
□ Pack for honeymoon.
□ Host attendant's party.
Give out gifts along with a thoughtful thank you note
to each bridesmaid.
□ Make final payments to vendors.
Put gratuities in envelopes and arrange to have a
trusted friend distribute them on the special day.
1 Day before the Wedding:
□ Schedule a massage to reduce stress.
Gather your thoughts and mentally prepare yourself!
□ Greet out-of-town guests.
□ Make some time for each other to exchange gifts.
□ Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
□ Get in bed at a reasonable hour.
You want to look and feel your best on your big day!
Wedding Day:
□ Rise and Shine early. It's your big day!
□ Go to beauty appointments.
□ Arrive at wedding site early enough to dress and visit the bridesmaids.
□ Allow enough time for photography.
□ Relax, smile, and enjoy your well-organized day!
□ Get Married!
|
|
|
|
A-1 Party Rental
|
|
|
|
The Texas Rose
|
|
|
|
