| Once you are engaged, the planning process | | | | 9) Accommodations for out of town guests |
| begins. The wedding planner checklist is a detailed | | | | 10) Wedding rings |
| picture of the wedding day and reception. This | | | | 11) Invitations |
| checklist is the perfect tool to help ensure that | | | | 12) Photographer and location(s) for wedding |
| your wedding day will go as you have planned. | | | | photos |
| The most important details to secure right away | | | | 13) Wedding cake |
| are the location for the ceremony, the location of | | | | 14) Flower arrangements, bouquets, centerpieces |
| the reception, the photographer, musicians or DJ, | | | | 15) Music selections for the wedding and reception |
| the caterer and the florist. Schedule these | | | | 16) Limousine, horse drawn carriage, or the like |
| vendors at least nine to twelve months prior to | | | | 17) Decorations (there will be subheadings under |
| your wedding date. Your budget for the wedding | | | | this section) |
| should also be set at this time. | | | | 18) Menu for the reception |
| The wedding planner checklist is categorized by a | | | | 19) Programs for the wedding ceremony |
| timeline. The timeline is based on the date of your | | | | 20) Jewelry for the bride and wedding party |
| engagement to the day of your wedding. At the | | | | 21) Create a bridal registry (for not only the |
| top of the checklist will be items that need to be | | | | wedding, but the bridal showers prior to the |
| addressed within 9 to 12 months from the time | | | | wedding day) |
| of your engagement. Then, the time frames are | | | | 22) Appointments for hair, makeup and fingernails |
| as follows: 6 to 9 months before, 4 to 6 months | | | | for wedding party and mothers of the bride and |
| before, 2 to 4 months before, six to eight weeks | | | | groom |
| before, four to six weeks before, two weeks | | | | 23) Honeymoon plans |
| before, one week before, the day before, and | | | | Your wedding planner checklist will be much more |
| the day of your wedding. | | | | detailed and include several minute details under |
| What other items should the checklist include? | | | | each of these headings. However, along with all of |
| There are some items that will naturally be | | | | the fun items to include on your checklist, there |
| included on every bride's checklist. Then, there are | | | | are a few others to remember. Contact your |
| some items that make the checklist personal. Be | | | | local newspaper about printing your engagement |
| sure to include anything and everything that is | | | | and wedding photograph. Submit a change of |
| important to you, your groom and your family | | | | address card to the post office so your mail will |
| members. That way, nothing will be missed and | | | | be delivered in a timely manner. If your state |
| your wedding day will be a memorable day (in the | | | | requires it, get your blood tests and then secure |
| good sense!). | | | | your marriage license. |
| Some sample items to include on your wedding | | | | Your wedding planner checklist can be tailored to |
| planner checklist: | | | | meet all of your wishes for your wedding day. |
| 1) Names of the loved ones in your wedding | | | | Keep this checklist safe by storing it in your |
| party | | | | wedding planner book. This way, all of your |
| 2) Announce your engagement | | | | important information is in one location and at |
| 3) Guest list | | | | your fingertips at a moment's notice. A wedding |
| 4) Wedding gown | | | | planner checklist will ensure your day goes as |
| 5) Tuxedos for the groom and wedding party | | | | planned, so make sure to look at it often and |
| 6) Maid of honor and bridesmaids' dresses | | | | check off the completed tasks as you go. On |
| 7) Flower girl(s) and ring bearer | | | | your wedding day, relax and enjoy the day! |
| 8) Wedding favors | | | | |