Wedding Planning To Do List
Use this checklist to track important wedding planning tasks:
Do By
(Date):
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1. Review Wedding Budget Worksheet ○ ○
2. Decide on a wedding date ○ ○
3.
Select the members of your wedding party and ceremony
participants (for readings, etc.)
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4. Send out wedding announcement to local newspaper ○ ○
5. Interview and hire a wedding coordinator ○ ○
6.
Reserve wedding ceremony location (e.g. house of
worship, public space)
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7.
Choose the person who will ofciate at your wedding
ceremony
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8. Select reception site ○ ○
9. Interview and hire caterer ○ ○
10. See demos and book entertainment (band, deejay, etc.) ○ ○
11. Determine guest list ○ ○
12. Complete wedding gift registry ○ ○
13. Design and send wedding invitations ○ ○
14.
Choose gowns and formal wear for bride, groom, and
wedding party
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15. Order owers or pick a orist or oral designer ○ ○
16. Hire photographer ○ ○
17. Hire videographer ○ ○
18. Book hairstylist and makeup artists ○ ○
19. Buy wedding rings ○ ○
20. Arrange honeymoon travel plans ○ ○
21. Sign up for dancing lessons ○ ○
22. Organize accommodations for out-of-town guests ○ ○
23. Plan rehearsal dinner ○ ○
24. Coordinate transportation to and from wedding ○ ○
25. Finalize vows ○ ○
26. Create ceremony programs ○ ○
27. Go over RSVPs and make a seating plan ○ ○
28. Finalize song lists for ceremony and reception ○ ○
29. Apply for marriage license* ○ ○
30. Have nal payments ready and cash for tips to distribute ○ ○
31. Update important documents ○ ○
32. Buy wedding party gifts and wedding guest favors ○ ○
33.
Prepare and send thank you notes (for engagement,
shower, wedding gifts)
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* Requirements including a waiting period and blood test vary by state. Also remember to plan for religious requirements and premarital coun-
seling if applicable.
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