Wedding Planning Checklist!

Nothing is more exciting and sometimes draining than a wedding. There are many people involved in the process of the wedding such as the families, guests and entourage. It is a very happy and special moment for everyone involved. But not everything in wedding planning is fun.

Months before your wedding, there are a lot of details that require time management skills, coordination and networking. Thankfully, the checklist can put it in perspective for you. A checklist is your guide and the one you turn to when you are in need of help. You never want to underestimate just how much they wedding planning checklist can do for you. Believe it or not, a good checklist can guarantee having a perfect wedding.

Months before your wedding, there are a lot of details that require time management skills, coordination and networking. Thankfully, the checklist can put it in perspective for you. A checklist is your guide and the one you turn to when you are in need of help. You never want to underestimate just how much they wedding planning checklist can do for you. Believe it or not, a good checklist can guarantee having a perfect wedding.

There are several books tha go into great detail making it easier on you not to miss anything. They also have many fabulous ideas that you may never have thought of: The Ultimate Wedding Planner & OrganizerA Bride's Book: An Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake for the Year of the WeddingThe Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner: Worksheets, Checklists, Etiquette, Calendars, and Answers to Frequently Asked QuestionsThese three are my top picks to get you organized and on the right track.

The wedding planning checklist should list everything pertaining to your wedding. You wanted to start with your wedding dress, guest list, venue, reception venue, decorations, rings, church requirements and all the things you will need for the ceremony. For a successful wedding delay should be precise, well balanced, and timesaving.

When you review your checklist, you should have a peace of mind because the reviewing and organizing will help you stay calm as you make progress. You can always make changes to the checklist to add to, take away from or remove something that you planned. This checklist is to be a guide that you can modify in any way to suit your preference and/or timeline for your wedding.

12 - 6 Months Before Your Wedding

* Set your wedding date

* Appoint who will supervise the wedding ceremony; either an officiant or clergy

* Create a wedding budget

* book the venue

* Set the time for the events such as the ceremony and reception

* choose where you will go for your honeymoon

* Book your travel

* Prepare travel documents (e.g. passport renewal)

* Create your guest list

* Select who will be your bridesmaids

* Start your gift registry

6 - 4 months Before Your Wedding

* Start shopping for your wedding gown (closer to 6 months before)

* Meet with the videographer and wedding photographer

* Book a florist

* Schedule a dress fitting date for the bridesmaid dresses

* Contact catering services to get quotes

* Start shopping for wedding invitation cards

3 months - 1 month Before Your Wedding

* Send out the wedding invitation cards

* Sort the RSVPs and afterwards prepare the final guest list

* Book accommodation and transport for any out-of-town guest

* Order your wedding cake

* Book a makeup artist and hairstylist

* Begin your beauty treatments and/or fitness regime

* Get the marriage license

* Select the wedding bands

* Purchase bridesmaids gifts

* Prepare the menu

* Reserve the getaway vehicle

* Book the decorators

* Book the band/musicians

* Go for final bridal and bridesmaid gown fitting

Final Week Before the Wedding

* Carefully review your wedding planning checklist and make sure you didn't leave anything out

* Contact the caterer for the final head count

* Pack for the honeymoon

* Get your beauty treatments - manicure, pedicure, facials etc.

* Go to your early wedding gifts and send out thank you notes

* Wrap groom and party's presents

* Supervise over the wedding decorations

Day of the Wedding

* Drink plenty of fluids and have a healthy breakfast

* Take a relaxing, warm bath - use a calming oil such as lavender

* Get your hair and makeup done; preferably wearing a button-down shirt otherwise you risk ruining you hair and makeup again

* Bring your wedding license

After Your Wedding Day

* Get your wedding gown cleaned and store it in a safe location

* Preserve your wedding bouquet

* Send out thank you notes for your wedding gifts

* Finished a process of getting your name changed

* Do the completion program with the bridal registry store

* Set appointment with the wedding photographer to finalize the wedding videos and albums

Just know that even with all your planning, there will be things that will not go according to plan at the last minute. But a checklist will help you control and reduce the unexpected. If you can, have a friend or family member help you with minor issues that may come up during your wedding. With the wedding planning checklist and the use of a trusted ally, you can take a huge burden off your shoulders. Doing so will allow you to relax and enjoy your special day.

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