I’ve prepared a complete wedding planning checklist for your reference to help make sure you have everything sorted. Please feel free to download and use it.
Anyone is free to use this download a PDF version
Set overall budget
Decide who is contributing financially
Define wedding style/theme
Draft preliminary guest list
Choose preferred season/date range
Research ceremony venues
Research reception venues
Book ceremony venue
Book reception venue
Book photographer
Book videographer
Book caterer
Book DJ or band
Book officiant
Book florist
Choose bridesmaids / groomsmen
Ask wedding party officially
Start wedding dress shopping
Research suits/tuxedos
Book hair & makeup artist
Reserve rentals (tables, chairs, linens)
Choose color palette
Create wedding website
Book hotel room blocks
Start registry
Send save-the-dates
Schedule catering tasting
Choose menu
Book cake designer
Plan ceremony music
Arrange transportation
Book honeymoon
Check passport validity
Order wedding dress
Order bridesmaid dresses
Order suits/tuxedos
Buy wedding shoes
Plan ceremony outline
Write vows
Research marriage license requirements
Finalize floral arrangements
Finalize guest list
Order invitations
Send invitations
Create reception layout
Draft seating chart
Choose wedding favors
Hair trial
Makeup trial
Final dress fitting
Confirm headcount with caterer
Create wedding day timeline
Confirm all vendors
Prepare tip envelopes
Apply for marriage license
Break in wedding shoes
Final venue walk-through
Finalize seating chart
Pack décor items
Confirm transportation times
Rehearsal & rehearsal dinner
Pack honeymoon bags
Marriage license
Rings
Vows
Vendor contact list
Emergency kit
Phone chargers
Cash for tips
Return rentals
Preserve dress
Write thank-you notes
Review vendors
Change name (if applicable)
Order photo album