Free Wedding Checklist Format

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12+ Months Before the Wedding

• Set a Budget

• Create a guest list

• Hire a wedding planner (optional)

• Choose a wedding date

• Book the venue for the ceremony and reception

• Select and order wedding dress

• Research and book key vendors (photographer, videographer, caterer, etc.)

• Book engagement photo shoot (optional)

9-12 Months Before the Wedding

• Send out Save-the-Date cards

• Choose a bridal party (maids of honor, bridesmaids, best men, groomsmen, etc.)

• Select wedding theme/style/color scheme

• Start researching wedding attire for the bridal party

• Book florist and discuss floral arrangements

• Book entertainment (band, DJ, etc.)

• Finalize ceremony and reception locations

6-9 Months Before the Wedding

• Order bridesmaid and groomsmen attire

• Hire a hairstylist and makeup artist

• Create a wedding website for guests (optional)

• Research and finalize wedding invitations

• Book transportation (limos, cars, etc.)

• Start planning honeymoon (book flights, hotels, etc.)

• Order wedding rings

• Finalize ceremony and reception details (seating, order of events, etc.)

4-6 Months Before the Wedding

• Finalize catering menu

• Finalize wedding attire fittings for bride and groom

• Arrange rehearsal dinner venue

• Send out invitations

• Purchase wedding shoes and accessories

• Finalize and confirm the wedding timeline

2-4 Months Before the Wedding

• Confirm all vendor contracts

• Make final decision on wedding décor

• Choose wedding favors and order them

• Begin writing vows (if applicable)

• Create a seating chart for the reception

• Organize gift registry

• Order wedding cake

• Plan bachelorette/bachelor parties

1-2 Months Before the Wedding

• Confirm all RSVPs

• Finalize bridesmaid and groomsmen attire

• Arrange for wedding day emergency kit

• Final dress fitting

• Write and print wedding programs

• Confirm honeymoon plans

• Review all wedding day logistics with the planner

• Finalize transportation schedule

• Prepare tip envelopes for vendors

2 Weeks Before the Wedding

• Confirm guest count with the caterer

• Pick up the wedding dress

• Have final fitting for bridal party attire

• Confirm all details with vendors (DJ, photographer, etc.)

• Prepare thank-you gifts for the wedding party

• Confirm accommodation for out-of-town guests

• Pack for honeymoon

• Arrange final payments to vendors

1 Week Before the Wedding

• Get marriage license

• Rehearsal dinner

• Confirm all last-minute details (vendors, transportation, etc.)

• Organize the final guest list

• Have a final hair and makeup trial

• Relax and focus on enjoying the moment

Day Before the Wedding

• Attend rehearsal

• Attend rehearsal dinner

• Make sure all wedding items (dress, shoes, rings, etc.) are ready

• Get a good night’s sleep

Wedding Day

• Eat breakfast

• Have a relaxing morning (massage, beauty treatment, etc.)

• Prepare wedding items (rings, vows, shoes, etc.)

• Get dressed

• Enjoy the ceremony and celebration!

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