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Updated: 13/05/2023 | Tags wedding planning

Are you looking for a simple to follow wedding checklist?

I’m so glad you are here, stopping by to get your very own FREE Wedding Planner is definitely a good idea.

I have put together everything you need to know when planning your wedding. This being said, in a handy, simple format so that you don’t have to! Because let’s face it, no one wants to be too overwhelmed. Neither do you want to be in a state of panic when you realise you may have forgotten something, at the very last minute.

Firstly, I would advise browsing through the list and familiarising yourself with the wedding checklist. Secondly, you can come back to the checklist that plans your whole wedding day at any point. Going forward, I would follow this wedding list as a ‘step by step guide’ as you make your way through the coming year.

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Before you put together your ultimately best wedding list, start thinking about the suppliers you are going to use first!

Amazing, you are ready to put together your wedding checklist. I know you are probably thinking… where do I start? Please do not worry. You have a date set and have a fabulous venue booked. If you haven’t already, it doesn’t matter. I have this covered below. I’m so excited for you both! This is the first big step to climbing that mountain of tasks ahead. In fact, that is exactly why I put this wedding checklist together. To make life that much easier for you, in a simple way to keep track of everything you need to do.

Before you start to think about what wedding suppliers you are going to need, lets get the basics done first.

Legalities

Family & Friends

Now you have started with the basics, let’s get planning all the fun stuff! This is going to make your wedding day a magical day, one that you can both cherish forevermore.

These are the key fundamental steps to putting together, an exemplary wedding check off list with triumphal results

Great, you have made an impact on the legalities and you are already ticking off parts of your wedding checklist, that’s fantastic!

Also, you have announced your engagement and now have an idea of how much you are going to spend.

At this crucial point I can not stress to you enough, the most overlooked area, with over 70% of brides wishing they had not overlooked their wedding entertainment and 80% wishing they had not left it until the last minute and made it a higher priority. While 98% of brides had said they would of spent more to entertain their guests.

The most important things to get on your list to start with

Date/Venue (Most Important)
Photographer/Videographer
Magician & Host (emcee)
Colour Scheme/Theme
Choose Guest List
Transportation
Band / DJ or both

Other Entertainment
Traditions
Order Stationary
Choose Key People
Book Honeymoon
Choose wedding Dress
Select Bridesmaids
Chose Bridesmaids colour/style
Pick Grooms/Ushers colour/Style
Organise Grooms/Ushers Suits

You have got this, lets move on…

Six months to go... Here are the main focal points to remember and to keep your wedding checklist on track

This will most probably be your most busy part of your wedding planning

Book appointment with Florist
Bridal Bouquet
Corsages
Boutonnieres/Buttonholes
Ceremony/Reception Flowers
Cake Table Flowers
Petals for tossing

Book Magician & Host
Ceremony Layout & Décor
Reception Décor
Reading & Scripture
Altar & Registration Table
Book Transportation
Organise Rings
Arrange Accommodation
Wedding Insurance
Organise Gift List
Dress Adjustments & Alterations

What a rush around I know! However, you have got through the list and that is what counts the most.

It's getting closer, you are over halfway through and only three months to go now with your wedding planning checklist

At the end of this section of your wedding checklist, you will feel like a massive weight has been lifted from your shoulders. It’s now time to let your hair down and have some fun with the girls (or boys if you are planning your stag or Hag do)..

This is when everything starts to feel like its coming together

Name Changes to Passport
Send Invitations & Gift List
Visit Hairdresser/Plan Style
Organise Bridesmaids Fitting
Return Run Sheet to Wedding Host (Emcee)
Drinks/food/Table Arrangements
Stag/Hen Parties

Send Room Allocation to Venue
Chair Decorations
Buffet Table
Venue Drapery
Tablecloths/Table Runners
Drinks Table
Napkins/Cutlery/Glassware
Childcare/Baby Sitter
Children's Table
Seating Chart

What a great sense of accomplishment. You really have put the hard work in, and doesn’t it feel great! You have had this wedding checklist to help you along your journey of organising your wedding day.

I usually get asked a lot of questions with hen party ideas. I expect because of all the rushing around, it keeps being pushed to one side. Follow the link and I’m sure this will reignite a burning flame of inspiration.

Wow only one month to go of wedding planning ideas, you really do deserve to put your feet up with a Glass of wine after this!

It will not be long and you will be walking up the aisle

Contact Venue for Final Meeting
Finalise Details with Host (emcee)
Organise Last Dress Fitting
Finish all Name Changes
Remind Groom/Best man of Speeches
Collect Wedding Rings
Decide Song for First Dance

Bridesmaid/best man Gifts
Menus & Table Numbers
Name Cards/Escort Cards
Thank You Cards/Favor Cards
Cake Knife & Lifter
Cake Table Arrangements
Other Décor & Flowers
Dry Cleaning Costs
Bridal Lingerie
Pour Yourself a Glass of Wine!

Amazing, you have made it this far! I bet you are getting anxious with only one week to go now

It’s inevitable you are feeling excited and you can rest assure, everything is in place and ready to rock and roll. But first, get these handful of straightforward final checks out of the way.

All the hard work was worth it, you're only a stone throw away from the big day

Congratulations, you have done it! I bet you thought you could never of made it this far? Wasn’t it great to have the reassurance of this wedding checklist to keep you on track to success. Now, its time to unwind, take a chill pill and most of all, get a good nights sleep. Tomorrow is going to be absolutely stunning!

On Your Wedding Day...

Now you are here, on your very special day. I really am excited for you.

This is exactly what you have been putting all the hard work in for. Relax, put all your worries to one side and most importantly, enjoy yourself.

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