Wedding Planning Fun

The wedding planning is in full swing!  I have finally assembled my Wedding Planning Binder complete with 10 tabs. I made this checklist, patterning it after multiple checklists I found online and also in a Southern Living wedding planner. None of the checklists were exactly what I needed, so I made my own!  Maybe someone else can use it too. 

Wedding Planning Checklist

12 MONTHS Set a date Determine your budget Create a wedding planner binder Decide on guest size Book ceremony site Book reception site Book officiant Book photographer Book caterer Book florist Book cake maker Create a Pinterest board Select wedding party Choose a wedding director 9 MONTHS Research wedding gowns Choose theme/colors for wedding Choose bridesmaids' dresses Choose bridesmaids' shoes 8-6 MONTHS Buy wedding dress Buy headpiece/veil Buy wedding jewelry Buy wedding shoes Create guest list Obtain addresses Create rehearsal dinner guest list/addresses Register for wedding gifts Check engagement/wedding announcement policy for Daily Journal Choose groomsmen attire Choose bridesmaids' shoes Choose bridesmaids' jewelry Choose music for ceremony Secure sound person Begin looking at wedding invitations. Meet with cake lady Meet with florist Meet with caterer

5 MONTHS Plan ceremony and reception decorations: Order wedding invitations Order thank-you notes Order rehearsal dinner invitations Arrange wedding transportation Shop for wedding rings Plan/order any ceremony accessories. 4 MONTHS Address wedding invitations Purchase cake accessories Reserve rental items Order reception accessories (guest book, seating sign, napkins, plates, etc.,) Shop for wedding party gifts Ask cake servers 3 MONTHS Assemble wedding invitations Check postage/buy stamps Finalize arrangements with all vendors (florist, caterer, sound, cake lady, photographer) Order mens' suits Book hotel rooms for out of town guests Purchase mother dress Make hair appt. for wedding day 2 MONTHS Mail invitations (April 5) Make wedding programs Use wedding list to keep track of RSVPs Final dress fitting Make seating plan for rehearsal dinner Make place cards Print wedding programs Buy all wedding party gifts Plan and practice the flip

1 MONTH Get marriage license/blood test Finalize wedding music Finalize reception music Update RSVP list Check on bridesmaids' dresses/shoes Check on men's suits/shoes Organize all wedding supplies Write thank you notes Wrap wedding party gifts Confirm duties (flower pinners, cake servers) Practice wedding day hairstyle Select/buy rehearsal dinner dress 2 WEEKS Make welcome baskets for hotel rooms Plan wedding day snacks Confirm all reservations and services Give final guest count to caterer Make out checks and envelopes for all vendors Try on wedding dress, veil, shoes, etc. 1 WEEK Get mani/pedi Pack for honeymoon Pack wedding day emergency kit Shop/assemble wedding day snacks for wedding party Type detailed plan of wedding day for the directors WEDDING DAY! Breathe Give directors timeline Bring emergency kit Enjoy the day!

My wedding planner tabs include: Attire, Budget, Calendar, Ceremony, Flowers, Guests, Important, Reception, Rehearsal, and Stationery.