Assalamualaikum
All,
I’m sure to those
who planning to get married are so nervous and don’t know where to start, was
thinking ‘hey! what im gonna do? Am so scared!”. So, all bride and groom to be,
here are the following checklist designed with the (ideal) timetable of twelve
months. If you’re planning your wedding on a shorter schedule, just start at
the beginning of the list and try to catch up as quickly as possible. Use the boxes
to the left of the items to check off tasks as you complete them.
9
to 12 months prior to wedding day:
☐ Arrange a gathering for you and your parents.
☐ Determine budget and how expenses will be
shared.
☐ Discuss the size, style, location, and scope
of the wedding you want.
☐ Choose a target wedding date and time. (The
actual date will depend on venue
availability.)
☐ Create a binder to store and organize ideas,
worksheets, receipts, brochures, etc.
☐ Visit and reserve wedding and reception sites.
☐ Meet with your officiant.
☐ Start compiling your guest list to estimate
head count. Consider budget when thinking about “must-invites” versus
“nice-to-invites.”
☐ Begin shopping for the wedding gown.
6
to 9 months prior:
☐ Choose the members of your wedding party.
☐ Enroll in wedding/shower gift registries.
☐ Hire a photographer and a videographer.
☐ Book an engagement photo session, especially
if you plan to include a professional engagement picture with Save-the-Date
cards.
☐ Hire a caterer.
☐ Hire a florist.
☐ Make arrangements for music to be played at
the ceremony and reception.
(Tasks might include booking a band or solo musician, hiring a DJ, choosing
significant musical selections, and so on.).
☐ Reserve a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town
guests. (Ask about group rates.)
☐ Send out Save-the-Date cards. (Include lodging
info and maps, as possible.)
☐ Shop for wedding rings.
☐ Select and order wedding gown, leaving ample
time for delivery and alterations.
☐ Shop for bridesmaids’ dresses.
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☐ Schedule wedding cake design appointments
and tastings.
☐ Start planning your honeymoon.
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4 to 6 months prior:
☐ Finalize the guest list.
☐ Order invitations (25 extra) and other
wedding stationery (i.e., place cards and thank you notes).
☐ Plan wedding-day beauty preparations; ask
your stylist how far in advance they book wedding parties, and whether they
are willing to work on the wedding site.
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☐ Finalize all honeymoon plans. If traveling
outside the country, arrange for visas, passports and inoculations.
☐ Hire your wedding day transportation
(carriage, limousine service, etc.).
☐ Plan the rehearsal dinner.
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2
to 4 months prior:
☐ Obtain a marriage license. Bring all
necessary documents.
☐ Order tuxedoes for the groom and groomsmen.
☐ Meet with the caterer to go over menus, wine
selections, etc.
☐ Order the wedding cake.
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☐ Order your wedding rings.
☐ Confirm wedding ceremony and reception
music.
☐ Book a hotel room for the wedding night.
☐ If you plan on writing your own vows, start
writing them now.
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4
to 8 weeks prior:
☐ Mail the wedding invitations 8 weeks before
your wedding date.
☐ Do a hair and makeup run-through (including
wedding veil, if applicable).
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☐ Confirm all transportation plans.
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2 to 4 weeks prior:
☐ Work on seating arrangements for the
reception.
☐ Finalize arrangements for out of town
attendants and guests.
☐ Confirm details with the photographer,
florist, and other vendors.
☐ Have final fitting for bridal gown and
bridesmaids’ dresses.
☐ Write your rehearsal dinner toast.
☐ Purchase gifts for the wedding attendants.
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☐ Compile a list of all of the wedding vendors
and wedding party, with contact information. Carry this list with you
everywhere you go (just in case).
☐ Communicate rehearsal dinner details to
those who will attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
☐ Look into where bride, groom and attendants
will dress for the ceremony.
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1
week prior:
☐ Enclose any fees due on the wedding day in
envelopes for easy distribution.
☐ Give the caterer a final head count.
☐ Appoint a trustworthy person to bring
important items (cake knife, toasting glasses, etc.) to the reception.
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☐ Appoint someone to act as an “organizer” to
handle any last-minute problems.
☐ Review final details for those in the
wedding party.
☐ Get final beauty treatments (manicure,
facial, massage, waxing, brow shaping, etc.)
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The
day before the wedding:
☐ Gather together the following:
☐ Something old
Symbolizing continuity with family and
heritage
☐ Something new
Symbolizing optimism and hope for the new
life ahead
☐ Something borrowed
An item from a happily married friend or
family member
☐ Something blue
Symbolizing love and fidelity
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☐ Confirm honeymoon arrangements.
☐ Pack for the honeymoon.
☐ Enjoy a relaxing day with family and
friends.
☐ Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner;
give gifts to attendants.
☐ Give the rings, and officiant’s fee, to the
best man.
☐ Try to get some rest
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Wedding day:
☐ Post wedding announcements in the mail.
☐ Relax and remain calm.
☐ Remember to eat something.
☐ Allow at least two hours for getting dressed.
☐ ENJOY THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EVENT!
