Check it off
By NewsPress Now
Weddings are a lot of work and the planning can get stressful. Here are the details you’ll want to make sure to check off your list:
Yay! Engagement!
Insure engagement ring.
Take engagement photos.
Plan engagement party
Pre-planning
Settle the wedding budget.
Finalize wedding theme/colors/style.
Create a wedding guest list.
Choose “best” people.
Pick a wedding date.
List family traditions to incorporate.
Submit engagement announcement to the newspaper.
The majors
Hire a wedding planner.
Set wedding venue.
Set reception venue.
Hire a photographer.
Hire a florist.
Hire a DJ/band.
Hire a caterer.
Hire a videographer.
Book officiant.
Hire ceremony musicians.
Order wedding desserts.
Find rental supplier for chairs, linens, etc.
Book transportation.
Book wedding night accommodations.
Send save the dates.
Other arrangements
Make hair/makeup appointments.
Book honeymoon.
What to wear
Buy wedding bands.
Buy a wedding dress.
Settle on wedding party outfits.
Schedule gown fitting appointments.
Schedule tux fitting appointments.
Pre-wedding celebrations
Finalize venue and caterer for rehearsal dinner.
Schedule ceremony rehearsal.
Discuss and confirm “best”
For the guests
Register for gifts.
Create a wedding website.
Send invitations.
Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
The minors
Decide on the guest book.
Design and create favors.
Create a ceremony program.
Buy bridal party gifts.
Create a seating chart.
Assemble welcome bags.
Create place settings.
Decide on centerpieces and bouquets.
Paperwork
Sign prenuptial agreements.
Apply for a marriage license.
Send thank-you notes for any gifts received in advance.
The ceremony
Write ceremony.
Confirm participants.
Write vows.
Prepare toasts.
Last-minute confirmations
Order alcohol.
Set up “must play” and “do not play” music lists.
Finalize the ceremony in writing with the officiant.
Create a wedding-day schedule.
Call guests who have not RSVP’d.
Give the caterer a final head count.
Confirm delivery details with the wedding dessert provider.
Decide on receiving line order.
Determine and confirm any wedding-day tasks with friends and family.
Confirm floral delivery.
Confirm final payment with all vendors.
Pick up the marriage license.
Put together tip envelopes and designate someone to hand them out.
Style
Break in wedding shoes.
Get final haircuts.
Get final spa treatments.
Make an emergency bridal kit.
Plan night-before activities.
Post-wedding
Dry clean and preserve the wedding gown and veil.
Preserve wedding bouquet.
Write thank-you notes within eight weeks.
Change all insurance policies to include spouse.
Complete name-changing paperwork.
Check on outstanding registry items.
