Wedding Check List....

[tha_mrs]

I need everyone's help on this. I want to come up with a wedding checklist. Please feel free to add anything you think I will need that will cost.I am going to create a spread sheet with cost and apply it where needed. I will check this every day to add to the list and when we can't think of any thing else,I will do the spread sheet.The reason I just didn't print one from a page is because you all are much more enlightening.

[WebLady]

Here are some things you might need for your spreedsheet ...

Officiate - $
Dress -$
Grooms tux - $
Marriage license - $
Ceremony/Reception Location - $
Invitations - $
Flowers - $
Photo package - $
Video package - $
Limo - $
Wedding party gifts - $
Knife/server - $
Garter - $
Guest book/pen - $
Ring pillow - $
Flower grl basket - $
Unity Candle - $
Rose petals - $
Memorial candle - $
Aisle runner - $
Broom - $
Toasting glasses - $
Catering - $
Cake - $
Guest favors - $
Coordinator/Director - $
Music/DJ - $
Thank you notes - $

I think I just about got it all, maybe ;)

[CindySue]

This is a checklist from this site.

http://www.onewed.com/articles/articles_TC.html

You can also check the "Articles" tab at the top of the page. It gave me a lot of good advice.

[Jenn060306]

In my journal i posted a list of To Do's for myself. If you want you can use it to make yours. I'm really obssessive about those things at times. Plus i tend to forget if i don't write them down.
Good Luck!

[LizabethDavis]

This is a checklist I got out of my trusty Wedding Planning Guide:

Nine months and earlier

Announce your engagement
Select date for your wedding
Determine type of wedding that you want: location, formality, time of day, number of guests, etc.
Determine budget and how expenses will be shared
Develop record keeping system for payments made
Consolidate guest list
Decide if you want to include children among guests.
Select and reserve ceremony site
Select and reserve officiant
Select and order your bridal gown and headpiece
Determine your color scheme
Buy a calendar and note all important activiites: showers, luncheons, parties, get togethers, etc.
Order passport, visa or birth certificate, if needed.
Select and book photographer
Select maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids and ushers

Six to Nine Months

Select flower girl and ring bearer
Reserve wedding night bridal suite
Select attendant's dresses, shoes and accessories.
Select flower girl's dress, shoes and accessories
Select and book caterer
Select and book ceremony musicians
Select and reception musician or DJ
Schedule fittings and deliever dates for yourself, attendants, flower girl and ring bearer


Four to Six Months

Start shopping for each other's wedding gifts
Reserve rental items needed for ceremony & reception
Finalize guest list
Select and order wedding invitations, announcements and other stationery.
Address invitations
Set date, time and location for RD
Start planning your Honeymoon
Select and book misc. services
Purchase shoes and accessories
Begin to break in your shoes

Two to Four Months

Select bakery and order wedding cake
Order party favors
Select and order room decorations
Purchase honeymoon attire
Check blood test and marriage license requirements
Shop for wedding rings
Consider having your teeth cleaned and bleached
Consider writing a Prenup
Purchase gifts for wedding attendants

Six to Eight Weeks

Mail invitations
Maintain a record of RSVP's and all gifts received
Determine hair style and makeup
Schedule hair, makeup and nail appointment.
Finalize shopping for wedding day accessories
Set up area or a table in your home to display gifts
Check with local newspaper for wedding announcement requirements
Have formal wedding portrait taken
Send wedding announcement to newspaper
Change name and address on Drivers License, SS Card,insurance
Select and reserve wedding attire for groom, ushers, FOB
Mail invitations to RD
Obtain marriage license
Plan a luncheon or dinner with your BM
Find something old, something new....
Finalize menu, beverage and alcohol order

Two to Six Weeks

Confirm ceremony details with officiant
Arrange final fitting of BM dresses
Have final fitting of gown and headpiece
Finalize RD plans
Make final floral selections
Make a detailed timeline for your wedding party
Confirm details with all service providers
Start packing for honeymoon
Finalize addressing and stamping announcements
Decide if you want a recieving line
Contact guests who have not responded
Pick up rings
Meet with photographer to discuss special pictures
Meet with musicians and confirm music
Continue writing thank you notes
Remind BM and usher of when to pick up their attire
Purchase lipstick, nail polish and other accessories
Determine ceremony seating for special guests

The Last Week

Pick up wedding attire
Do final guest counts and notify caterer
Gather everything needed for rehearsal and wedding day
Arrange for someone to drive getaway car
Review the schedule of events and last minute arrangements
Confirm all honeymoon reservations
Finish packing your suitcases
Have PO hold your mail while you are on your HM.

The Rehearsal Day

Put suitcases in getaway car
Give BM's accessories to wear for the wedding
Give Best Man the officiant fee and other checks for wedding providers
Arrange for someone to bring accessories such as RB pillow, guestbook, pen, flutes to the ceremony and reception
Arrange for announcements to be mailed
Arrange for someone to return rented items
Provide each member of you wedding party with a schedule of events
Review ceremony seating with ushers

The Wedding Day

Give the groom's ring to the MOH
Follow your schedule of events



I don't know how much detail you are looking for, but I love this checklist.

[WebLady]

Wanda, (tha_mrs) when you mentioned cost in the first post here, I thought you were talking about a budget check list :bbconfused:

[LizabethDavis]

Wanda, (tha_mrs) when you mentioned cost in the first post here, I thought you were talking about a budget check list :bbconfused:

Ooops. She probably did mean that. I still like this checklist though. It is pretty detail oriented.

[WebLady]

Ooops. She probably did mean that. I still like this checklist though. It is pretty detail oriented.

Yeah that planning check list you posted looks good, I have a similar one ... I just wanted to be sure I knew what she wanted so I could try to post help accordingly ;)