Example Wedding Day Checklist

Initial Planning
Pick a Wedding Date and Time
Look for Ceremony/Reception Location
Reserve Ceremony/Reception Location

The People
Start Planning Guest List
Choose Wedding Party members
Research accommodations for guests
Create Guest List

Paper Products
Make/Print Save-The-Date Cards
Send out Save-The-Date Cards
Choose/Make Invitations
Buy stamps for invitations
Mail invitations
Create “Day of” Timeline
Make/Print Wedding Ceremony Programs
Make/Print Reception Program/Menu
Make/Print placecards and tablecards for Reception
Make/Print Drink Menu
Make/Print OOT notes
Make/Print Bathroom notes
Make/Print Tears of Joy Packets
Make/Print labels for candy at the candy bar
Order/Purchase Thank You Cards

The Ceremony
Reserve Florist
Reserve Photographer
Reserve Videographer
Reserve Minister/Officiate
Choose/Order Wedding Rings
Apply for marriage license
Select Music for Ceremony
Order/Purchase/Make flower girl basket
Order/Purchase Make Ring Bearer Box
Order/Purchase Sand Ceremony items
Assemble bubbles for after ceremony
Purchase/Make something for "In Memory Of..."
Order aisle runner

The Reception
Order Cake From Reception Hall
Order/Purchase Cake Server & Knife Set
Order/Purchase Toasting Flutes
Select Music for Reception
Choose Centerpieces/Decorations
Buy/ Make Guest book
Buy/Make “AWG” Letters for cake table
Order/Purchase Votives/Holders for tables
Order/Purchase “Silk” rose petals
Purchase/Make Card box

The Look
Make-up Trial
Make Hair, Makeup, Nail Appointment(s)
Choose Bridal Gown
Order/Purchase Bridal Gown
Gown Alterations/Cleaning
Choose BM Dresses
Order/Purchase BM dresses
Choose/Purchase BM shoes/jewelry, etc
Order/Purchase BM shoes/jewelry, etc
Choose Tuxedo/Suit
Order/ Fit Tuxedo/Suit
Order/Purchase Wedding Jewelry
Buy/Make wedding Veil
Order/Purchase Undergarments for wedding day
Order/Purchase Wedding shoes
Order/Purchase Tiara/Headpiece

The Gifts
Choose Favors
Make Favor Supplies
Choose BM Gifts
Order/Purchase/Make BM Gifts
Choose FI’s Wedding Gift
Order/Purchase FI’s Wedding Gift
Purchase parents gifts
Assemble OOT Gift Bags
Purchase bowls for Candy Buffet
Purchase candy for Candy Buffet

The Afterparty
Order/Purchase Wedding Night attire
Pick a Honeymoon

Extras
Purchase Items for Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Purchase "soon to be" or "Mrs.______" tank/Hoodie/t-shirt