wedding
checklist
WEDDING
CHECKLIST
what to do and when to do it
what to do and when to do it
JENNA MARIE
JENNA MARIE
to THE MAIN WEBSITE
Determine your budget
HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER
Book venue
Buy wedding insurance
Start a guest list
Determine your wedding vibe
CREATE A WEDDING DECOR MOODBOARD
Book the venue
Book your photographer
Book your florist
Select your wedding party
12 months
WORK WITH PLANNER ON HOW TO BRING WEDDING VISION TO LIFE
HIRE BAND
HIRE HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST
START SHOPPING FOR YOUR DRESS
BOOK HOTEL BLOCK FOR GUESTS
CREATE YOUR WEDDING WEBSITE
CONTACT STATIONARY DESIGNER TO DESIGN YOUR INVITATIONS
BOOK A DATE FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION
SHOP FOR OUTFITS FOR ENGAGEMENT SESSION
10-11 months
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
BUY YOUR DRESS
PREP & SEND SAVE-THE-DATES
REGISTER FOR GIFTS
SELECT YOUR BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
GATHER GUEST ADDRESSES
START TALKING ABOUT HONEYMOON LOCATIONS
8-9 months
ORDER INVITATIONS AND HIRE A CALLIGRAPHER
BOOK THE REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE
HIRE CEREMONY MUSICIANS
ORDER RENTAL ITEMS, LINENS, LOUNGE FURNITURE, AND OTHER SPECIALITY ITEMS
HIRE OFFICIANT
SCHEDULE HAIR & MAKEUP TRIAL
SHOP FOR WEDDING BANDS
6-7 months
BOOK TRANSPORTATION FOR GUESTS
BOOK SPECIALTY CAR FOR YOU AND YOUR FIANCE
BOOK THE HONEYMOON
ORDER GROOM'S TUXEDO & SCHEDULE FITTING
BEGIN PREMARITAL COUNSELING
5 months
FINAL TASTE TEST WITH CATERER
DESIGN YOUR CAKE
BUY WEDDING BANDS
SELECT GROOMSMEN ATTIRE
PLAN BACHELOR & BACHELORETTE PARTIES
4 months
SEND OUT INVITATIONS
SEND OUT REHEARSAL DINNER INVITATIONS
FINALIZE YOUR DINNER MENU
START TO THINK ABOUT GUESTS FAVORS AND GIFT BAGS
WRITE VOWS
SELECT READINGS
MEET WITH OFFICIANT
HAIR & MAKEUP TRIAL
START CRAFTING ANY DIY ITEMS
3 months
FILL OUT QUESTIONNAIRE FROM JENNA
FIRST DRESS FITTING
ORDER VOW BOOKS
ORDER GUESTBOOK
PICK UP MARRIAGE LICENSE
BUY WEDDING PARTY GIFTS
FLORAL MOCKUP WITH FLORIST
GIVE SONG SELECTIONS TO BAND
GIVE SONG SELECTIONS TO CEREMONY MUSICIANS
ORDER ANY SMALL MISC DETAIL ITEMS
CREATE FAMILY PORTRAIT LIST
2 months
ASSEMBLE GIFT BAGS
PAY FINAL VENDOR PAYMENTS
CREATE SEATING CHART
FINALIZE ESCORT DISPLAY
FINAL VENUE WALKTHROUGH
PREPARE TIP ENVELOPES FOR VENDORS
BREAK IN WEDDING SHOES
FOLLOW UP WITH OUTSTANDING RSVPS
1 month
REFRESH HAIR COLOR WITH STYLIST
GET EYEBROWS GROOMED
TREAT YOURSELF TO A MANI/PEDI
RELAX WITH A MASSAGE
FINAL DRESS FITTING
PICK UP DRESS
PICK UP TUX
PACK YOUR BAGS FOR YOUR HONEYMOON
GET RINGS CLEANED
PRACTICE READING VOWS OUT LOUD
WRITE YOUR FIANCE A NOTE TO OPEN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
PREP WEDDING DAY ESSENTIALS BAG
WRITE VOWS IN VOW BOOK
1 week
EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
STEAM YOUR DRESS AND VEIL
COLLECT DETAIL ITEMS FOR JENNA
KEEP HOTEL ROOM TIDY FOR PHOTOS
HAVE FLORIST BRING LOOSE BLOOMS TO THE SUITE FOR JENNA
EXCHANGE GIFTS
MARRY YOUR PERSON & DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
wedding day
SEND THANK YOU NOTES TO GUESTS
CHANGE NAME ON DRIVERS LICENSE
CHANGE NAME ON SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
GET DRESS CLEANED
GET GALLERY FROM JENNA & RELIVE THE DAY
LEAVE REVIEWS FOR VENDORS
MAKE A GORGEOUS ALBUM
POST WEDDING
THANK YOU!
I hope that this guide is helpful and makes your planning just a little bit easier. Of course every wedding is different, so your timing may vary from what's above. If you ever have any questions or need advice on anything, even if it's not photography related, never hesitate to reach out.