Wedding Planning Checklist

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So you’re engaged, now what?

Where do you begin? Well, we’re here to help! We love
all things weddings, which means we know exactly how
overwhelming wedding planning can be. Our DIY wedding
planning binder is the perfect place to start.
Here you’ll find a month-to-month detailed wedding

planning checklist, along with a monthly calendar print out.
Time to get organized!
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January
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Notes
And so
the
adventure
begins
February
Notes
Weekend forecast:
WEDDING PLANNING,
WINE, SLEEP,
REPEAT.
March
Notes
No matter
what happens
If at the end of your wedding day,
you are married to the one you love,
then it was a
roaring success
April
Notes
Number of hours
spent on Pinterest
planning my
wedding:
9872369874395872139587
May
Notes
The seating chart

STRUGGLE
is real.......Like
really real
June
Notes
The best
thing to hold
onto in life is
eachother
July
Notes
The happiest moment

of my wedding
WAS WHEN I REALIZED THAT
MY WEDDING PLANNING
was over!
August
Notes
I DON’T ALWAYS STRESS

ABOUT WEDDING DETAILS
but when I do
IT’S 1 AM & I HAVE TO BE
up at 6 am for work
September
Notes
If you haven't
RSVP'd yet.....
THERE WILL BE NO CAKE FOR YOU
or a seat....
or a meal....
SEE THE PATTERN HERE?
October
Notes
WEDDINGS ARE NOT ABOUT
spending the most

amount or least
amount of money
THEY ARE ABOUT SPENDING
GOOD MONEY ON THE ELEMENTS
that are most

important to you &
your partner
November
Notes
my head says
GO TO THE GYM
my heart says
DRINK MORE WINE
December
Notes
good morning
to everyone
EXCEPT GUESTS THAT
DON’T RSVP ON TIME
Youre engaged!

WHAT NEXT?
Determine your budget (Check out this blog on how to do that!)
Meet with family members who are sharing expenses to

discuss financial expectations
Set your wedding date
Decide on guest size
Open a Pinterest account (If you don’t already have one!)
Start pinning inspiration photos and ideas
Research wedding gowns (Check out some of our top styles!)
Find ceremony site
Find reception site
Book officiant
Book photographer
Book DJ
9 months
e n t -
Engagm
Write out rough guest list
Choose your theme and/or wedding colors (Here’s some ideas!)
Choose and ask your wedding party (Here’s how to ask)
Book and take engagement photos
Order Save the Dates (great time to show off your favorite
engagement pictures!)
GO SHOPPING!
Wedding gown (Check out some of our top dresses!)
Headpiece and veil (These ones are SO cute)
Jewelry (These earrings, though)
Shoes (Check out these!)
Book caterer
Book cake maker
Book florist
Research wedding day music (We have so many blogs on this!)
Start diet & exercise routine now to relieve stress & keep skin
glowing!
months
s - 6
8 mon t h
Create guest list with addresses
Address and send save the dates
Register for wedding gifts (Check out these items you NEED to
register for!)
Research honey moon spots
Submit engagement photo to newspapers
Shop for wedding party attire (Bridesmaid dresses under $149?

Tuxes and suits? We got you covered!)
Discuss wedding colors with mother-of-the-bride and groom

to arrange attire
Research wedding day hairstyles
Book make-up and hair appointments
Choose ceremony musicians
Look at weddings rings
Start shopping for ceremony & reception decor:
Candles Tablecloths Barware
Lights Signs Candles
Centerpicese Dinnerware Candles

4 months
5 months -
Attend showers and parties
Meet with family members to discuss responsibilities of bar,

rehearsal dinner, etc.
Choose and ask readers for your ceremony
Choose and ask ushers for your ceremony
Meet with officiant to discuss expectations
Attend any marriage classes required by your church
Arrange wedding transportation
Make reservations and book transportation for honeymoon
Finalize wedding ring order
Order ceremony accessories: Order reception accessories:
Unity candle or sand set Guest book

Ring bearer pillow Napkins
Flower girl basket Guest favors
Aisle runner Cake serving set
Pew decorations Garter
Finalize bouquets with florist Toasting flutes
Cake topper
Card box
2 months
3 months -
Assemble invitations and take one to the post office to have

weighed
Mail out invitations (6-8 weeks before the big day!)
Use the wedding guest list to keep track of the rsvp’s that you
receive (Also useful for sending thank you’s after your big day!)
Order wedding programs
Get marriage license (and blood tests if required by your state)
Purchase the remainder of your decorations
Determine seating arrangements and write out place cards
Write wedding vows (Here’s a helpful guide to get you started)
Write toasts and speeches
Finalize bar list and place order
Purchase Gifts:
Bridesmaids Groomsmen Flower girl

Ringbearer Parents of bride Parents of groom
Finalize arrangements and orders with:
Caterer Cake maker Florist

Photographer Ceremony musicians DJ
Take care of and arrange legal details:
Name change Bank Accounts New social security

card application
h before
t
1 mo n
Make-up and hair run through
Final fitting for wedding gown
Remind bridesmaids to schedule alterations
Organize wedding supplies & make sure you have everything
Wrap gifts and write cards
Start shopping for ceremony & reception decor:
Readers
Ushers
Bartenders
Flower pinners
Decorators
Meet with DJ to discuss song lists, name pronunciations, etc.
Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest

2 weeks before
Confirm all services and reservations
Give final guest count to caterer
Pick up wedding gown
Make envelopes for payments to vendors and write out checks
1 week before
Get rest and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Pack for wedding night and honeymoon
Arrange wedding day emergency kit:
Bobby pins
Safety pins
Nail glue
Hairspray
Make-up for emergency fixes
Tissues
Breath, relax and enjoy your new lives as husband and wife,
CONGRATS! XOXO

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So you’re engaged, now what?

Here you’ll find a month-to-month detailed wedding

Time to get organized!

Created for you by

The seating chart

The happiest moment

I DON’T ALWAYS STRESS

WEDDINGS ARE NOT ABOUT

spending the most

that are most

Determine your budget (Check out this blog on how to do that!)

Meet with family members who are sharing expenses to

Set your wedding date

Decide on guest size

Open a Pinterest account (If you don’t already have one!)

Start pinning inspiration photos and ideas

Research wedding gowns (Check out some of our top styles!)

Find ceremony site

Find reception site

Write out rough guest list

Choose your theme and/or wedding colors (Here’s some ideas!)

Choose and ask your wedding party (Here’s how to ask)

Book and take engagement photos

Wedding gown (Check out some of our top dresses!)

Headpiece and veil (These ones are SO cute)

Jewelry (These earrings, though)

Shoes (Check out these!)

Book cake maker

Research wedding day music (We have so many blogs on this!)

Create guest list with addresses

Address and send save the dates

Research honey moon spots

Submit engagement photo to newspapers

Shop for wedding party attire (Bridesmaid dresses under $149?

Discuss wedding colors with mother-of-the-bride and groom

Research wedding day hairstyles

Book make-up and hair appointments

Choose ceremony musicians

Look at weddings rings

Start shopping for ceremony & reception decor:

Candles Tablecloths Barware

Lights Signs Candles

Centerpicese Dinnerware Candles

Attend showers and parties

Meet with family members to discuss responsibilities of bar,

Choose and ask readers for your ceremony

Choose and ask ushers for your ceremony

Meet with officiant to discuss expectations

Attend any marriage classes required by your church

Arrange wedding transportation

Make reservations and book transportation for honeymoon

Finalize wedding ring order

Order ceremony accessories: Order reception accessories:

Unity candle or sand set Guest book

Assemble invitations and take one to the post office to have

Get marriage license (and blood tests if required by your state)

Purchase the remainder of your decorations

Determine seating arrangements and write out place cards

Write wedding vows (Here’s a helpful guide to get you started)

Write toasts and speeches

Finalize bar list and place order

Bridesmaids Groomsmen Flower girl