Free Wedding Checklist Format Template
Wedding Checklist Format
Prepared By: [Your Name]
12+ Months Before the Wedding
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Set a Budget
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Create a guest list
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Hire a wedding planner (optional)
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Choose a wedding date
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Book the venue for the ceremony and reception
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Select and order wedding dress
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Research and book key vendors (photographer, videographer, caterer, etc.)
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Book engagement photo shoot (optional)
9-12 Months Before the Wedding
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Send out Save-the-Date cards
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Choose a bridal party (maids of honor, bridesmaids, best men, groomsmen, etc.)
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Select wedding theme/style/color scheme
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Start researching wedding attire for the bridal party
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Book florist and discuss floral arrangements
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Book entertainment (band, DJ, etc.)
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Finalize ceremony and reception locations
6-9 Months Before the Wedding
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Order bridesmaid and groomsmen attire
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Hire a hairstylist and makeup artist
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Create a wedding website for guests (optional)
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Research and finalize wedding invitations
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Book transportation (limos, cars, etc.)
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Start planning honeymoon (book flights, hotels, etc.)
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Order wedding rings
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Finalize ceremony and reception details (seating, order of events, etc.)
4-6 Months Before the Wedding
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Finalize catering menu
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Finalize wedding attire fittings for bride and groom
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Arrange rehearsal dinner venue
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Send out invitations
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Purchase wedding shoes and accessories
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Finalize and confirm the wedding timeline
2-4 Months Before the Wedding
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Confirm all vendor contracts
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Make final decision on wedding décor
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Choose wedding favors and order them
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Begin writing vows (if applicable)
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Create a seating chart for the reception
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Organize gift registry
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Order wedding cake
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Plan bachelorette/bachelor parties
1-2 Months Before the Wedding
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Confirm all RSVPs
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Finalize bridesmaid and groomsmen attire
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Arrange for wedding day emergency kit
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Final dress fitting
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Write and print wedding programs
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Confirm honeymoon plans
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Review all wedding day logistics with the planner
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Finalize transportation schedule
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Prepare tip envelopes for vendors
2 Weeks Before the Wedding
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Confirm guest count with the caterer
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Pick up the wedding dress
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Have final fitting for bridal party attire
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Confirm all details with vendors (DJ, photographer, etc.)
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Prepare thank-you gifts for the wedding party
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Confirm accommodation for out-of-town guests
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Pack for honeymoon
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Arrange final payments to vendors
1 Week Before the Wedding
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Get marriage license
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Rehearsal dinner
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Confirm all last-minute details (vendors, transportation, etc.)
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Organize the final guest list
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Have a final hair and makeup trial
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Relax and focus on enjoying the moment
Day Before the Wedding
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Attend rehearsal
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Attend rehearsal dinner
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Make sure all wedding items (dress, shoes, rings, etc.) are ready
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Get a good night’s sleep
Wedding Day
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Eat breakfast
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Have a relaxing morning (massage, beauty treatment, etc.)
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Prepare wedding items (rings, vows, shoes, etc.)
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Get dressed
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Enjoy the ceremony and celebration!