Wedding Guide > Wedding Prep Checklist

Please note: The following wedding prep checklist should be used only as a planning guide and should not be considered a complete list of everything you may need to take care of before your wedding day. Meet with a local wedding planner to help map out a complete wedding prep checklist, customized to your needs.

1 Year Before The Wedding

• Choose A Wedding Date
• Decide On A Budget
• Run Engagement Announcement In Local Paper
• Have An Engagement Party
• Hire A Wedding Planner
• Select A Ceremony Site
• Choose A Reception Location
• Choose Your Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
• Begin Shopping For The Wedding Gown

8 - 10 Months Before The Wedding

• Book Your Wedding Officiant
• Select A Caterer
• Hire A Band Or DJ
• Hire A Wedding Photographer
• Hire A Videographer
• Finalize Your Guest List & Gather Addresses
• Decide On Bridesmaid Dresses

5 - 7 Months Before The Wedding

• Sign Up For Wedding Gift Registries
• Purchase Wedding Stationery
• Order Custom Postage Stamps
• Select Your Wedding Cake
• Arrange Accommodations For Out-Of-Town Guests
• Decide On A Honeymoon Location
• Apply For Your Passport
• Begin Marriage Counseling Sessions

4 Months Before The Wedding

• Send Save The Date Cards
• Book Your Wedding Florist
• Purchase Your Wedding Bands
• Reserve A Limousine

3 Months Before The Wedding

• Select Tuxedos
• Arrange For Rental Items
• Finalize Costs & Menu With Caterer
• Order Wedding Favors

2 Months Before The Wedding

• Send Your Invitations
• Choose Your Wedding Songs
• Confirm With DJ & Other Vendors
• Shop For Bridal Party Gifts
• Make Plans For Wedding Rehearsal
• Reserve A Rehearsal Dinner Venue
• Book A Hair Appointment
• Book A Makeup Appointment

1 Month Before The Wedding

• Design Your Wedding Program
• Apply For Marriage License
• Purchase Wedding Accessories
• Go Through A Trial Run Of Your Hair & Makeup
• Get Your Formal Bridal Portrait

2 Weeks Before The Wedding

• Call Any Guests Who Haven't Responded
• Give Your Caterer A Final Guest Count
• Pick Up Your Marriage License
• Design Seating Plan For Reception
• Confirm Rental & Floral Deliveries
• Book A Nail Appointment

1 Week Before The Wedding

• Pack For Honeymoon
• Confirm All Reservations

1 Day Before The Wedding

• Get A Manicure & Pedicure
• Give Rings To Best Man
• Get Some Rest!

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