Wedding Planning Checklist

Congratulations!! You've just gotten engaged!  It's time to start planning the day you begin your married life!  Several decisions need to be made, quickly.  Now here is a comprehensive wedding planning checklist to get you start: 

These services can be provided by Eventfully Yours.  Our team would love to take the stress out of your planning and create the dream wedding you've been waiting for!

12+ Months:

• choose a wedding date​
• determine your budget
• pick your wedding party
• schedule engagement photos
• research venues
• research wedding dresses and plan a shopping day
• create and order save the dates

10-12 Months:

• create a wedding website (optional) 
• mail save the dates
• research florists
• book venues and desired vendors
• book officiant
• purchase wedding dress and veil

8-10 Months: 

• research hotels for out of town guests
• finalize guest list
• choose bridesmaid dresses
• register for gifts
• book florists

6-8 Months:

• decide on wedding cake style and flavor
• research wedding favors
• book hair and makeup stylist
• plan ceremony with officiant
• start planning honeymoon!
• choose groom's and groomsmen attire
• book transportation plans
• purchase wedding bands
• book rehearsal dinner venue
• research invitation designs

4-6 Months:

• order wedding invitations and cake
• book accommodations for wedding night
• book honeymoon flights and hotels
• schedule dress fittings and alterations
• decide on flowers
• decide on playlist with your DJ
• order favors

3 Months:

• finalize timeline for ceremony and reception
• purchase wedding decor and accessories
• finalize menu with caterer
• order rehearsal dinner invites

2 Months:

• mail invitations
• develop system for organizing RSVPs
• write wedding vows (optional) 
• organize and order programs (optional)
• apply for marriage license
• create a schedule for vendors

1 Month:

• attend final dress fitting
• pick up wedding rings
• confirm honeymoon reservations
• confirm details with vendors
• pick up marriage license 
• order thank you notes

1-2 Weeks:

• follow up with those that have not RSVPed
• give final head count to caterer
• confirm playlists with DJ/band
• get final haircut and color
• deliver "must-have" image lists to your photographer

Day Before: 

• make sure everything is laid out for the big day
• get mani/pedi
• attend wedding rehearsal dinner
• get plenty of sleep