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Preparing for your big day should be memorable and fun. The period from engagement to wedding day, is the beginning of your life as a couple. Both of you, bride and groom have decisions to make and tasks to complete so that yours will be the wedding day you always dreamed about. Utilize the following checklist as a map to follow. A map, or guide, that will lead you on an enjoyable, memorable journey from engagement to marriage. Print it, fill it out and save it as a wedding planning keepsake to look upon fondly later in life as you stroll through memory lane.

In order to keep you and the friends and family members who help you focused and on task, this wedding preparation checklist is divided into categories and each category lists the appropriate items.

Next to each item you should place the following information:

who paid for it,
who is in charge of it,
the date it was completed.

In addition to the parents, the WEDDING PARTY includes your choice of:

Best Man
Maid/Matron of honour
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Ushers
Flower Girl(s)
Ring Bearer(s)
Other
ATTIRE

Bride

Wedding Gown
Wedding Gown Fittings and Alterations
Wedding Gown Cleaning
Wedding Gown Pressing
Gown Preservation – Carrying Bag
Bridal Tiara & Veil
Shoes
Lingerie

Beauty Treatment, Hair & Make Up
Jewellery Accessories
Groom

Tux Outfit
Shoes
Jewellery

Wedding Attendants

Best Man Attire
Jewellery
Groomsmen Attire
Jewellery
Maid of Honor Dress
Shoes
Jewellery – accessories
Bridemaids Dresses
Shoes
Jewellery – accessories
Flower Girl Dress
Shoes
Jewellery – accessories
Ring Bearer Suit
Shoes
Religous Attire
Other
PERSONAL WEDDING ACCESSORIES

Choose a Wedding theme if applicable
Wedding Accessories Collection
Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
Sixpence for the bride’s Shoe
Garter

Emergency Kit
Other
STATIONERY
Reply Cards
Location Map
Programme
Place Cards
Menu
Thank You Cards
Envelope Seals
Printed Napkins
Stamps
Other
FOR THE CEREMONY

Wedding Bands
Wedding Vows
Jewellery Gifts for Kids

Flower Girl Basket
Ring Bearer Pillow
Guest Books
Pens
Music
Flowers
Aisle Runner
Pew Bows and Ribbons
Religous Items
Gift from Groom to Bride
Gift from Bride to Groom
Gifts for Officiant

Other
FOR THE RECEPTION

Toastmaster

Guest Book & Pen
Champagne Goblets/Flutes
Cake Tops
Cake Server Set
Garters
Bridal Purses
Table Covers
Table Centerpieces
Chair Covers and Decorations
Ice Sculptues
Bar
Catering
Music
Flowers
Photographer
Videographer
Entertainment
Gifts for Family
Gifts for attendants
Wedding Favours
Games, Colouring Books etc.., for Kids

Candles
Ribbons & Balloons
Decorations
Other
GIFTS

Engraveable Gifts
Personalized Gifts
Gifts from Groom to Bride
Gifts from Bride to Groom
Gifts for Parents
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for Kids
Gifts for siblings
Gifts for Best Man
Gifts for Maid of Honour
Gifts for Wedding Attendants

Tips for Service Providers
Other
VENDORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS and their Contact Information
Wedding Coordinator
Dress maker or Bridal Salon
Florist
Decorator
Bartender
Caterer
Photographer
Videographer
Ceremony Location
Reception Hall
Ice Carver
Babysitter or Kids Supervisor
Rental Agent for Wedding Reception Needs
Travel Agent
Accommodations
Limo Driver
Musicians/Soloist/DJ
Entertainer
Specialists (Dove Release, Butterfly release etc…)
Other
FLORALS

Bridal Bouquet
Flowers for Mothers

Maid of Honour Bouquet
Flower Girl Basket
Bridemaids Bouquets
Corsages
Boutonnieres
Floral Arrangements
Centerpieces
Cake Table Decorations
Memorial Table Flowers
Other
PHOTO & MEDIA

Newspaper Announcement
Wedding Web Site
Videographer
Photographer
Personal Guest Cameras
Film & Developing – Digital Developing
Photo Framing
Photo Albums
CD DVD Cases
Other
FOOD/BEV & HOSPITALITY

Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Pre-Reception Snacks
Bar
Non-bar Beverages
Wedding Cake
Ceremony Site
Reception Venue
Guest Accomodations
Other
MUSIC

 

Musicians/Soloist/DJ
Prelude
Ceremony
Reception
First Dance
Mother – Son Dance
Father – Daughter Dance

Cutting Of The Cake
Tossing the Bouquet
Tossing the Garter
Group Dances
Dances and Games for Kids
Other

YOU MUST REMEMBER TO

Obtain a marriage licence.
Notify the following of a name and address change:

Inland Revenue Service
Social Security
Credit card agencies
Utility companies
Banks
Your employer
The post office
Professional associations
Your insurance companies
Schools or academic institutions
Other
With this checklist to hand, planning your wedding is made easy and fun. But check here often as Nily Glaser plans to add more specific wedding planning checklists including Wedding Planning Budget checklists.

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