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:
Caterer (Check!)
Ceremony & Reception Site (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Site (Check!)
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 church to reception (Check!)
Transportation for us from reception to hotel (Check!)
Hotel Room for Wedding Night (Check!)
Hairstylist (Check!)
Make-Up Artist (Check!)
Honeymoon (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Caterer (Check!)
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment (Check!)
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 (Check!)
Guest List (Check!)
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue (Check!)
Wedding Cake Design (Check!)
Ceremony Readings 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 (Check!)
Shoes (Check!)
Garter (Check!)
Cocktail napkins (Check!)
Matches for sparklers (Check!)
Save-the-dates (Check!)
Thank You Parasol (Check!)
Ring Bowls (Check!)
Pretty Hanger (Check!)
Sparklers, basket and foam to put them in (Check!)
Flowergirl Baskets (Check!)
OOT Bags (Check!)
Tuxes (Check!)
Photo Guestbook, Pens (Check!)
Bride's Wedding Ring (Check!)
Groom's Wedding Ring (Check!)
Candy for Favors (Check!)
Cake Stand (Check!)
Box for Anniversary Cake (Check!)
Bridesmaid Dresses (Check!)
Gifts - parents (Check!), wedding party (Check!), ring bearer/flower girl (Check!)
Favors (Check!)
Hostess Gifts - wedding showers (Check!)
Card Cage (Check!)
Things to Make:
Cards of Directions from Ceremony to Reception (Check!)
Photoshare Cards (Check!)
Ribbon-tie necklaces (Check!)
Kids' Coloring Book (Check!)
OOT Bag Brochures (Check!)
Menu cards (Check!)
Waterbottles (Check!)
Invitation Suite (Check!)
- Inserts (Check!)
- RSVP Insert (Check!)
- RSVP Envelopes (Check!)
- Monogram square to close pocketfolds (Check!)
- Pocketfolds (Check!)
- Invitations (Check!)
- Outer Envelopes (Check!)
Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations (Check!)
Mad Libs (Check!)
Ceremony Programs (Check!)
Aisle Runner (Check!)
Escort Cards (Check!)
Seating Assignments (Check!)
Bracelet for me (Check!)
RD Centerpieces (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 (Check!)
Pre-marital counseling sessions (Check!)
Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trials (Check!)
Make List for Florist (Check!)
Apply for Marriage License (Check!)
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) (Check!)
Make List of Details for DOC (Check!)
Confirm Wedding Night and Honeymoon Reservations (Check!)
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings (Check!)
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not-Play) for DJ (Check!)
Make List of Pictures for Photographer (Check!)
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts (Check, except GM gifts)
Give Transportation Provider a Schedule and Addresses for Pick-Ups on Wedding Day (Check!)
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors (Check!)
Give Final Head-Count to RD Caterer by Aug. 6 (Check!)
Give Final Head-Count to Caterer by Aug. 11 (Check!)
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors (Check!)
Confirm Delivery Locations, Time, and Final Arrangement with Florist (Check!)
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographers (Check!)
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with DJ (Check!)
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with Ceremony Musician (Check!)
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Videographer (Check!)
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Bakers (Check!)
Pack Bags for Wedding Night and Honeymoon (Check!)
Take Cake Stand to Mollie Stone by Aug. 11 (Check!)
Pick up wedding dress on Aug. 11 (Check!)
Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents (Check!)
Drop off OOT bags to hotels and rental houses (Check!)
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue and Church (Check!)
Send Ring in to be Cleaned and Polished (Check!)
Rehearse Ceremony (Check!)
Confirm Honeymoon Travel Plans (Check!)
Things to Send:
Save-the-dates (Check!)
Wedding Invitations (Check!)
Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations (Check!)
Thank-You Notes for Wedding (Get made through Vistaprint)
Things to book:
Caterer (Check!)
Ceremony & Reception Site (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Site (Check!)
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 church to reception (Check!)
Transportation for us from reception to hotel (Check!)
Hotel Room for Wedding Night (Check!)
Hairstylist (Check!)
Make-Up Artist (Check!)
Honeymoon (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Caterer (Check!)
Manicure & Pedicure Appointment (Check!)
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 (Check!)
Guest List (Check!)
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue (Check!)
Wedding Cake Design (Check!)
Ceremony Readings 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 (Check!)
Shoes (Check!)
Garter (Check!)
Cocktail napkins (Check!)
Matches for sparklers (Check!)
Save-the-dates (Check!)
Thank You Parasol (Check!)
Ring Bowls (Check!)
Pretty Hanger (Check!)
Sparklers, basket and foam to put them in (Check!)
Flowergirl Baskets (Check!)
OOT Bags (Check!)
Tuxes (Check!)
Photo Guestbook, Pens (Check!)
Bride's Wedding Ring (Check!)
Groom's Wedding Ring (Check!)
Candy for Favors (Check!)
Cake Stand (Check!)
Box for Anniversary Cake (Check!)
Bridesmaid Dresses (Check!)
Gifts - parents (Check!), wedding party (Check!), ring bearer/flower girl (Check!)
Favors (Check!)
Hostess Gifts - wedding showers (Check!)
Card Cage (Check!)
Things to Make:
Cards of Directions from Ceremony to Reception (Check!)
Photoshare Cards (Check!)
Ribbon-tie necklaces (Check!)
Kids' Coloring Book (Check!)
OOT Bag Brochures (Check!)
Menu cards (Check!)
Waterbottles (Check!)
Invitation Suite (Check!)
- Inserts (Check!)
- RSVP Insert (Check!)
- RSVP Envelopes (Check!)
- Monogram square to close pocketfolds (Check!)
- Pocketfolds (Check!)
- Invitations (Check!)
- Outer Envelopes (Check!)
Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner Invitations (Check!)
Mad Libs (Check!)
Ceremony Programs (Check!)
Aisle Runner (Check!)
Escort Cards (Check!)
Seating Assignments (Check!)
Bracelet for me (Check!)
RD Centerpieces (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 (Check!)
Pre-marital counseling sessions (Check!)
Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trials (Check!)
Make List for Florist (Check!)
Apply for Marriage License (Check!)
Write Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) (Check!)
Make List of Details for DOC (Check!)
Confirm Wedding Night and Honeymoon Reservations (Check!)
Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings (Check!)
Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not-Play) for DJ (Check!)
Make List of Pictures for Photographer (Check!)
Wrap Bridal Party Gifts (Check, except GM gifts)
Give Transportation Provider a Schedule and Addresses for Pick-Ups on Wedding Day (Check!)
Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors (Check!)
Give Final Head-Count to RD Caterer by Aug. 6 (Check!)
Give Final Head-Count to Caterer by Aug. 11 (Check!)
Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors (Check!)
Confirm Delivery Locations, Time, and Final Arrangement with Florist (Check!)
Confirm Location, Date, and Time with Photographers (Check!)
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with DJ (Check!)
Confirm Location, Date, Time and Playlist with Ceremony Musician (Check!)
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Videographer (Check!)
Confirm Date, Location, and Time with Bakers (Check!)
Pack Bags for Wedding Night and Honeymoon (Check!)
Take Cake Stand to Mollie Stone by Aug. 11 (Check!)
Pick up wedding dress on Aug. 11 (Check!)
Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents (Check!)
Drop off OOT bags to hotels and rental houses (Check!)
Drop Off Required Materials to Venue and Church (Check!)
Send Ring in to be Cleaned and Polished (Check!)
Rehearse Ceremony (Check!)
Confirm Honeymoon Travel Plans (Check!)
Things to Send:
Save-the-dates (Check!)
Wedding Invitations (Check!)
Thank-You Notes for Shower(s) (Check!)
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations (Check!)
Thank-You Notes for Wedding (Get made through Vistaprint)
