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W E D D I N G P L A N N I N GChecklistP L A N N I N G1 2 M o n t h sbeforeDecide on a budgetNarrow down to 3 - 5 datesDraft a guest listPick a venueBook a PhotographerBook FloristBook catererBook event rentalsPick an officiantTake Engagement PhotosChoose your bridal partyFinalize guest listSend save - the - datesCreate a wedding website6 - 8 M o n t h sbeforeDecide on bridesmaid dressesPurchase wedding bandsPlan/book honeymoonBook rehearsal dinner venueOrder welcome bagsResearch VendorsOrder save - the - datesThrow an engagement party1 0 - 1 2 M o n t h sbeforePurchase a wedding dressBook a band/ DJDo a cake tasting + select your wedding cakeHire a hairstylist and makeup artistMake a registryPlan a ceremony + reception decor8 - 1 0 M o n t h sbeforeBlock out hotel rooms for out - of town guests4 - 6 M o n t h sbeforeOrder wedding invitations Decide on groomsmen attireOrder gifts for bridal party,parents, and each otherPurchase wedding insuranceBook Reception LightingBook VideographerCreate floor plan for reception, cocktail hourPurchase Grooms attireWork on your wedding mood boardsArrange TransportationRe-visit the budgetCreate a song list for theceremony and reception2 - 4 M o n t h sbeforeDo a hair and makeup trialSend out invitationsApply for marriage licensePurchase any day of accessoriesReview ceremony with officiantFinalize menu with catererFinalize decor detailsFinalize wedding cake detailsFinalize floral detailsSchedule alterations/fittings Order all stationary (menus, signs etc. Draft wedding day schedule

W E D D I N G P L A N N I N GChecklistP L A N N I N G1 2 M o n t h sbeforeDecide on a budgetNarrow down to 3 - 5 datesDraft a guest listPick a venueBook a PhotographerBook FloristBook catererBook event rentalsPick an officiantTake Engagement PhotosChoose your bridal partyFinalize guest listSend save - the - datesCreate a wedding website6 - 8 M o n t h sbeforeDecide on bridesmaid dressesPurchase wedding bandsPlan/book honeymoonBook rehearsal dinner venueOrder welcome bagsResearch VendorsOrder save - the - datesThrow an engagement party1 0 - 1 2 M o n t h sbeforePurchase a wedding dressBook a band/ DJDo a cake tasting + select your wedding cakeHire a hairstylist and makeup artistMake a registryPlan a ceremony + reception decor8 - 1 0 M o n t h sbeforeBlock out hotel rooms for out - of town guests4 - 6 M o n t h sbeforeOrder wedding invitations Decide on groomsmen attireOrder gifts for bridal party,parents, and each otherPurchase wedding insuranceBook Reception LightingBook VideographerCreate floor plan for reception, cocktail hourPurchase Grooms attireWork on your wedding mood boardsArrange TransportationRe-visit the budgetCreate a song list for theceremony and reception2 - 4 M o n t h sbeforeDo a hair and makeup trialSend out invitationsApply for marriage licensePurchase any day of accessoriesReview ceremony with officiantFinalize menu with catererFinalize decor detailsFinalize wedding cake detailsFinalize floral detailsSchedule alterations/fittings Order all stationary (menus, signs etc. Draft wedding day schedule

W e d d i N g E m e r g e n c y b a gChecklistP L A N N I N GAdvilTylenolEye DropsPepto BismulBandaidsReactinePolysporinHand SanitizerFashion TapeScissorsSewing KitLint RollerStatic GuardBug SpraySunscreenFeminine ProductsDental FlossDeodorantMints/MouthwashTissuesToothbrushToothpasteTic TacsChap StickTweezersLotionHair CombHair SprayLipstickHealthy SnacksUmbrellaPerfumeFirst Aid KitHair Bands + Bobby PinsNail kitMirrorExtra Earring BacksBlack + Nude RibbonTide Stick for StainsEyelash Glue

W e d d i n g d e c o rChecklistP L A N N I N GC e r e m o n ydecorWelcome SignSignage (seating, ceremony, order or events)Order of service displayReserved seating signsCeremony Arch (floral/fabric)Signage ( welcome , bathrooms, bar)Personal signage (quotes, memories,photographs)Table plan / seating chartLawn gamesCeremony BackdropAsile RunnerPew ends / aisle decorationsCenter pieces / garlandsTableclothFabric table runnerCandles (dinner, lanterns, tea-lights)Table numbers / namesTable number holders / framesR e c e p t i o ntable decorDecorative candles / lanternsscattered around the venueOverhead or hanging decor Photo booth stationCards and Gift table and signCake table (incl. stand, flowers,cake knifeLounge seating, side tablesName placesGuestbook station (incl. pens,camera, signageFloral arrangementsMenus (per person or per tableDessert table (display and backdrop)Bar or drinks Station (plus signaturecocktail menu)Vases to put the bouquets inSignage for signature cocktailsCandles / lanternsVow BooksGlasses (wine, water etc)Plates (chargers, side, starter, main, dessert)Cutlery Napkins Wedding favoursAny extras like table games / ice breakers /disposable or polaroid camerasKids activity packsr e c e p t i o ndecoro t h e rdecor

B r i d e s m a i d w e d d i n gPacking ChecklistP L A N N I N GYour DressReception shoes Ceremony shoesSlippers/flip flops for getting readyBra + underwear to wearwith your dressYour Wedding Gift (Gift Card)TissuesBobby PinsJewelryMintsButton up shirt or loose tankwhile getting hair and makeupComfortable pants or shorts towear for getting readyTylenol + AdvilMakeupBandaids Double Stick TapeSmall sewing kitA cameraYour SpeechCopy of the days scheduleSnacksBottled WaterHair CombHair SprayLipstickUmbrellaPerfumeTide Stick for StainsEyelash GlueDeodorant

B r i d a l S u i t e I t e m sChecklistP L A N N I N GWedding DressReception Dress2nd Reception DressBoob TapeShape wearBride getting ready outfitBridesmaid's/robesBridesmaid Flip FlopsBridesmaid GiftsBridal Planner/ BinderWooden/White HangersClutchVeilBride Flip Flops / slippersBride ceremony shoesBridesmaid ceremony shoesBride reception shoesBridesmaid reception shoesWhite SneakersEmergency KitBridal JewelleryBridesmaid JewelleryFloral BouquetsInvitation Suite / for photosGarterPerfumeHair CombHair SprayLipstickFirst Aid KitHair Bands + Bobby PinsNail kitMirrorSnacks + DrinksCurling IronPhone ChargersMusic

P h o t o g r a p h yShot ListP H O T O + V I D E O G E T T I N G R E A D Y D E T A I L SgirlsWedding dress on hangerBridesmaid dresses on hangerBrides ShoesBrides JewelryEngagement ring with wedding bandsBrides flower bouquetAll flower bouquets togetherInvitationBrides PerfumeGarterBride + Grooms rings G E T T I N G R E A D Y D E T A I L Sgirls portraitsFinishing touches hairFinishing touches makeupBride + Bridesmaids in robes/pj'sGirls pouring mimosas/champagneClinking glassesCandid moments between bride + bridesmaidsPutting on veilBrides mom helping put on dressBride putting on shoes + jewelryBride looking at herself in the mirrorFirst look with brides fatherGroup ShotO T H E Rportraits G E T T I N G R E A D Y D E T A I L SguysSuitShoesCuff links/clipsWatchCologneBoutonniere G E T T I N G R E A D Y D E T A I L Sguys portraitsCandid shots of guys hanging outGroomsmen putting on suitsGroom getting ready in mirrorGroom putting on shoesGroom fixing tie, buttons, cuff linksPutting on boutonnierePortrait of GroomGroup shotP O R T R A I T Sbride + groomFirst look with bride + groomCandids during first lookPortraits of just the BridePortraits of just the GroomPosed portraits of Bride + GroomCandids of Bride + GroomP O R T R A I T Sbride + groomBride + Brides posed + candidsBride with each bridesmaidClose up of all flower bouquets Portraits of each bridesmaidGroom + Groomsmen variety of posesGroom with each groomsmenPortraits of each groomsmen Group shot of bridal party portraits Candid shots of bridal partyBrides with groomsmenGroom with bridesmaids

P h o t o g r a p h yShot ListP H O T O + V I D E OP o r t r a i t sfamilyBride + Groom with brides entire familyBride + Groom with brides mom + dadBride with just momBride with just dadBride with mom + dadBride with siblingsBride + Groom with SiblingsBride with grandparentsBride + Groom with grooms entire familyBride + Groom with grooms mom + dadGroom with just momGroom with just dadGroom with mom + dadGroom with siblingsBride + Groom with grooms siblingsGroom with GrandparentsAlter/font at ceremonyGuests being seatedDecor at ceremonyWide shot of ceremony spaceFamily walking down the aisleBridal party walking down the aisleGroom walking down the aisleGroom standing at the alterBride walking down the aisleGrooms reactionFather giving bride awayVow exchangeExchange of ringsFirst KissO t h e rphotosBride + Groom with GrandparentsR E C E P T I O NdetailsFull room reception shotHead table full shot + detailsA couple of guests tables full shot + detailsCenter piecesGift tableCake tableCandid of guestsGrand EntranceToasts + SpeechesFirst DanceFather/Daughter danceMother/Son danceCake CuttingBouquets toss/ garter tossParty dancingCouples slow dancingCandids of guests visiting/dancingGrand Exit (Sparklers/bubbles etc.)C E R E M O N YdetailsSigning of the marriage licenseBride + Groom coming up the aisleBride + Groom together momentsafter the ceremony

S t a t i o n a r yChecklistS T A T I O N A I R YB e f o r e T h eweddingSave The DatesWedding InvitationsRehearsal Dinner InvitationsBridal Shower InvitationsThank You NotesF o r T h eweddingProgramsReception MenusEscort Cards / Place CardsSeating ChartsFavour Tabs / StickersWelcome SignUnplugged Wedding SignOrder Of Service SignGuest Book SignCards + Gifts SignMemorial Table SignTable NumbersO T H E Rstationary I n v i t a t i o n ssuitesInvitationsInformation CardsAccommodation CardsBelly BandsOuter EnvelopesMonogram / Wedding LogoInner Envelope LinersLocal Area Info CardW e d d i n g keepsakesMap PrintMonogram PrintVenue IllustrationFramed Invitation SuitePosed portraits of Bride + GroomCandids of Bride + GroomReserved Chair SignsPhoto Booth SignsVow BooksDirection SignsResponse CardsMap / Direction CardsInner Envelopes

B r i d a l S h o w e rPlanning ChecklistC H E C K L I S T S6 M o n t h sbeforeConsult with Bride to see whatshe wants for bridal showerAsk Bride for Guest ListPick the date + timeBrowse Venue OptionsSet a theme or color schemeBrowse for needed vendorsOrder / Create invitationsMake reservations for vendors / venue1 - 2 M o n t h sbeforeMail/Email out invitesCreate timeline of eventsStart on DIY projectsPrepare gift bagsBegin shopping for itemsSet a budget3 - 4 M o n t h sbeforeInform out of town guests of the eventBrowse for games + activitiesStart addressing invitationsCreate list of DIY items to be completed +delegate tasks2 - 3 M o n t h sbeforeCreate shopping list (ie.games, snacks, decor, prizes2 - 3 W e e k sbeforeFollow up with guests whohaven't rsvp'dPlace orders for florals, decor etc.Confirm with vendors involvedReview timeline of eventswith other members involved+ delegate responsibilities D A Y O F T h ebridal showerArrive early to set up decor, food, etcKeep a list of gifts and who gave themEnjoy + Have Fun!1 D a ybeforeSend reminder to guests about the eventConfirm plans with hostessesPrepare food - of applicableDo any last minute shopping orrun any last minute errandsO t h e rtasks

W E D D I N G P L A N N I N GChecklist Notes

W E D D I N G P L A N N I N GChecklist Notes