Planning a wedding can be very stressful, there are so many details to think about and keep track of. Staying organized is most important, and having a wedding checklist is essential. Use this detailed wedding planning timeline checklist, based on a 12-month length engagement.
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TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING:
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Decide on the size, venue and theme of your wedding.
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Create your budget
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Book your venue, officiant or priest
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Select your bridal party
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Draw up a guest list.
NINE–TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE:
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Start dress shopping for yourself, MOB and bridal party
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Book your photographer, dj, band and or videographer
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Book your decorator for linens, centerpieces and seat covers
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Reserve your florist
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Order your wedding cake
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Book your wedding transportation
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Register for your gift items at local department stores.
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Book hotel rooms for out of town guests (if required)
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Book your honeymoon destination
SIX–NINE MONTHS BEFORE
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Look for wedding favors or investigate charitable organizations if you choose this route
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Order your wedding invitations
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Don’t forget to ensure all wedding documents are in place
THREE-SIX MONTHS BEFORE
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Choose the reader for your ceremony and work on program
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Set up appointment with venue or caterer to discuss menu and floor plan
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Contact all vendors again to touch base with them
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Instruct fiance to take ushers for wedding attire
TWO MONTHS BEFORE
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Make an appointment with your hairdresser and make up for a trial run
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Send out your wedding invitations
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Make another appointment with clergy or officiant to discuss rehearsal, readers
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Schedule your wedding dress fitting
ONE MONTH BEFORE:
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Have groom plan rehearsal dinner
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Meet with your photographer and dj/band to confirm details
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Book your manicure and pedicure
TWO WEEKS BEFORE:
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Finalize all details with your venue/caterer
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Draft your speech
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Call any guests who have not RSVP’d
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Re-connect with florist and decorator
ONE WEEK BEFORE:
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Finalize seating plan.
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Determine the order for the procession.
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Have your rehearsal.
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Confirm accommodation reservations.
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Pick up your wedding dress and accessories
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Confirm details with the limousine company
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Deliver your marriage licence to the officiant.
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Have place cards ready and drop off any items to the venue
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Give out wedding tasks to the bridal party
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Make any outstanding payments to your vendors
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Pack for your honeymoon
WEDDING DAY:
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Make sure the best man has the wedding ring
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Pass any last minute information to MOH or Best Man that need to be taken care of
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Try to snack and keep hydrated throughout the day
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Smile and enjoy each other
About the Author:Diane Lynn Thomas, www.IJustSaidYes.com
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