Wedding Checklist

In an attempt to stay organized for the wedding, I've developed a checklist (with help from TheKnot.com) for what needs to be done.

Things to Book:

1. Caterer (Complete)
2. Ceremony & Reception Site (Complete)
3. Band or DJ (Complete)
4. Photographer & Videographer (Complete)
5. Officiant (Tentatively booked - to confirm in the Spring)
6. Florist (Complete)
7. Baker for Wedding Cake (Complete)
8. Ceremony/Cocktail Hour Musicians (In progress)
9. Limos (Complete)
10. Shuttle Services or Area Cab Companies (Complete)
11. Make-Up Artist (Complete)
12. Hairstylist (Complete)
13. Manicure & Pedicure Appointment for Day Before Wedding
14. Hotel Room for Wedding Night (if applicable) (Complete)
15. Honeymoon (Complete - can't wait!)

Things to Decide:

1. Budget (Complete)
2. Date (Complete)
3. Guest List (Complete)
4. Bridal Party (Complete)
5. Color Scheme (Complete)
6. Wedding Cake Design
7. Floral Scheme
   Bouquets (Complete)
   Centerpieces (Complete)
   Reception Decorations (Complete)
   Ceremony Decorations
8. Readers (if applicable) (Not applicable)
9. Ceremony Readings and Script
10. Ceremony Music (if applicable)
11. Formal Dances Music (First Dance, Father/Daughter, Mother/Groom) (Complete)
12. Wedding Day Timeline
13. Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue (if applicable)
14. Photography location (Complete - NJ Botanical Gardens)

Things to Do:

1. Register for Gifts (Complete)
2. Pick a Hairstyle
3. Block Hotel Rooms (Complete)
4. Plan Rehearsal Dinner (Not applicable)
5. Finalize Menu and Service Details
6. Get Engagement Photos Taken (Complete)
7. Schedule and Attend Dress Fittings (Complete - final try-on 9/12; pick-up 9/25)
8. Confirm Reservations for Out-of-Town Guests
9. Apply for Marriage License
10. Schedule Hair & Make-Up Trial (Make-Up Trial Complete)
11. Write Thank-You Notes for (possible) Shower (Complete)
12. Make List of Must-Play (and Must-Not Play) for DJ or Band
13. Make List of Must-Take Pictures for Photographer
14. Confirm Wedding Night and Honeymoon Reservations
15. Seating Plan
16. Wrap Bridal Party Gifts
17. Change of Name Paperwork
18. Prepare Toasts or Thanks to Guests
19. Fax Transportation Providers a Schedule and Addresses for Pick-Ups on Wedding Day
20. Give Wedding-Day Directions, Schedule and Contact List to Parents, Bridal Party and Vendors
21. Give Final Head-Count to Caterer
22. Give Seating Chart to Caterer
23. Confirm Final Payment Amounts with Vendors
24. Confirm Delivery Locations, Times and Final Arrangement with Florist (if applicable)
25. Confirm Location, Date and Time with Photographer/Videographer
26. Confirm Date, Location, Time and Playlist with Band or DJ
27. Confirm Date, Location, Time and Playlist with Ceremony Musicians (if applicable)
28. Pack Bags for Wedding Night and Honeymoon (if applicable)
29. Leave Honeymoon Itinerary with Parents
30. Put Final Payments and Cash Tips in Marked Envelopes and Give to Designated Family Member to Distribute on Wedding Day
31. Rehearse Ceremony
32. Confirm Honeymoon Travel Plans
33. Drop Off Required Materials to Venue
34. Write Thank-You Notes for Wedding

Things to Order:

1. My Gown (Complete)
2. My Accessories (Complete)
3. Bridesmaid Dresses (Complete)
4. Tuxedos (Complete)
5. Brian's Wedding Band (Complete)
6. Favors (Complete)
7. Bridal Party Gifts (In progress - one GM left to buy for and RB)
8. Parents Gifts (In progress - groom's parents left to buy for)

Things to Make:

1. Save-the-dates (Complete)
2. Invites (Complete)
3. Cardbox
4. Out-of-Town Boxes
5. Ceremony Program
6. Guest Book
7. Information Sheet with Contact Numbers
8. Wedding Day Timeline
9. Wedding Day Emergency Bag
10. Placecards
11. Kids Packets for Reception
12. Memory Candles

Things to Send:

1. Save-the-dates (Complete)
2. Invites (Complete)
3. Thank-You Notes for (possible) Shower (Complete)
4. Thank-You Notes for Wedding