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.