Below, you can find a checklist to help you make sure that you’ve thought about and planned for every part of your wedding.
also check low cost wedding budget guide, wedding planning tips, who to invite to your wedding and who to exclude.
1. What to Print-
-Invitations.
-Banners (for description to wedding venue)
-Thank You Notes.
-Wedding programme.
2. Wedding Venue and Reception Checklist-
When choosing the location for your wedding and reception you need to take quite a few things into consideration. Here are some things you should ask about when choosing a venue:
- Maximum Capacity. You'll probably book the wedding & reception venue before deciding on final numbers. Check that they can accommodate the number of people you wish to invite. The last thing you want is a venue that’s too small for your guests to fit comfortably.
- Safety Measures and responsibility for damage. ensure you confirm fees for damages and the security available for your guest.
- Car pack.
- Alternative power supply and who is responsible for it.
3. Bride and Bridesmaids:-
- Hair and Makeup. Make sure you have a hair and makeup professional and that you've had some planning appointments to check what hairstyles will work best for your wedding theme.
- Dresses. Some people prefer that their bridesmaids dress identically. Others give bridesmaids more flexibility, allowing them to choose the cut and style or even allowing them to wear any dress they’d like of a certain colour.
- Shoes. As with the dresses, there are a number of different approaches to selecting a bridesmaid’s shoes. If you aren't too picky, you can ask your bridesmaids to bring their own shoes, just specify the type and colour. check 5 flats ideal for your wedding
- Earrings.
- Necklaces.
4. Groom & Groomsmen
When shopping for wedding suits, it's important to send along a woman, as most men think that just any old suit will do. check top wedding tuxedos
5. The Cake
- Type- dont forget to specify the type of cake you want to the caterer.
- Knives. For cutting the cake. You can use just any knife or you can buy specific wedding knives for the occasion and photos. Just make sure that the knife is easily accessible once it’s time to cut the cake.
-Invitations.
-Banners (for description to wedding venue)
-Thank You Notes.
-Wedding programme.
2. Wedding Venue and Reception Checklist-
When choosing the location for your wedding and reception you need to take quite a few things into consideration. Here are some things you should ask about when choosing a venue:
- Maximum Capacity. You'll probably book the wedding & reception venue before deciding on final numbers. Check that they can accommodate the number of people you wish to invite. The last thing you want is a venue that’s too small for your guests to fit comfortably.
- Safety Measures and responsibility for damage. ensure you confirm fees for damages and the security available for your guest.
- Car pack.
- Alternative power supply and who is responsible for it.
3. Bride and Bridesmaids:-
- Hair and Makeup. Make sure you have a hair and makeup professional and that you've had some planning appointments to check what hairstyles will work best for your wedding theme.
- Dresses. Some people prefer that their bridesmaids dress identically. Others give bridesmaids more flexibility, allowing them to choose the cut and style or even allowing them to wear any dress they’d like of a certain colour.
- Shoes. As with the dresses, there are a number of different approaches to selecting a bridesmaid’s shoes. If you aren't too picky, you can ask your bridesmaids to bring their own shoes, just specify the type and colour. check 5 flats ideal for your wedding
- Earrings.
- Necklaces.
4. Groom & Groomsmen
When shopping for wedding suits, it's important to send along a woman, as most men think that just any old suit will do. check top wedding tuxedos
5. The Cake
- Type- dont forget to specify the type of cake you want to the caterer.
- Knives. For cutting the cake. You can use just any knife or you can buy specific wedding knives for the occasion and photos. Just make sure that the knife is easily accessible once it’s time to cut the cake.
6. Flowers
When picking flowers there is a lot to take into consideration including the colour of the flowers, the size of the bouquet, and the price. Here are some of the more common areas you need to wrk on.
- Bouquets. For the bride and bridesmaids. click on this before you choose your bouquet
- Boutonnieres. For the groom and the groomsmen.
- Centerpieces. For reception decoration.(should be handled by the decorator, but you can specify what you want) People typically use flowers as centerpieces on the table for the reception.
- Extra Bouquet. If you plan to throw the bouquet at the end of the reception, you should think about whether you want to toss the one used in your ceremony or have a second one made up especially for the bouquet tossing.
7. The Wedding
When preparing the church, hall or other location for the wedding you need to make sure everything's organised and suitable.
- Chairs. If you are using an unconventional wedding venue, you may need to rearrange the chairs if need be or get more chairs to complement what is available.
8. The Reception
Once you've chosen and paid for the reception venue you'll need to make sure everything's arranged and ready:
- Table Decorations. Whether it’s a floral centerpiece or some artfully arranged fruits or candles, you’ll want to have some decorative item on your guests’ tables.
- Tablecloth and Chair Covers. Sometimes supplied by venue If not, you’ll need to coordinate with the Decorator.
- Music. You can go the traditional route and hire a band or DJ. Don't forget to choose a special song for the first wedding dance.
- Gifts.Do you have any preference in gifts you do or do not receive? who is in charge? Where will the gifts be placed?
- Table Plans. Do you know where everyone will sit? You could decide to let people sit wherever they would like or you could arrange the tables in a way you think would be best.
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- Place Cards. So guests can easily find their seats.
9. The Photographs
- Location. You need to decide if you'll have the official wedding portraits taken before or after the ceremony, where you will take the official photos, and whether you’ll also want more casual or candid pictures taken during the reception as well.
- Video. Will you have a professional wedding video?
- Props. Are you planning to have any special keepsakes, memorabilia, or other items in the photo shoots?
10. Cars & Transport
- Bridal Car. For transporting the bride and the father of the bride to the wedding ceremony and then the bride and groom to their honeymoon.
- Bridesmaids’ Car. For transporting bridesmaids and flower girls.
- Groom’s Transport. For taking the groom and groomsmen to the wedding before the start of the ceremony.
- Honeymoon Car. Usually the couple or man's car. Remember that it's traditional in many places to decorate the vehicle in various ways including attaching "Just Married" to the bumper.
- Guests Without Transport. Elderly relatives or those without transport may need transport and/or accommodation arranged. If the reception is far from the ceremony venue, you may also want to consider arranging transportation for all the guests just to cut down on confusion and make sure everyone gets there on time.
11. Important People
- Officiant or Priest. This is one person you better not forget! You should check with them first, some will wish to join you at the reception while others consider it more professional not to.
- Wedding Planner. Many people hire a wedding planner to take some of the stress out of dealing with all the details of preparation. Wedding planners have contacts in the business and often know the best and cheapest places to go to make arrangements for your ceremony and MILES EVENT is the perfect planner for your ceremony.
- The Emcee.
- The Photographer.
- Ushers and Organisers. You'll need people to do any last minute setups (while you're busy getting dressed for the wedding), organise last minute details, make sure things run smoothly and also ushers ready to help people get to their seats, both at wedding and reception.
12. The Bridal Bag
On the special day chances are you'll need all sorts of little things. Pack a small bag that contains all the little extras just in case. Give the bag to someone who'll be nearby most of the day and carry it discreetly. Here's an idea of what to put in it:
Mobile Phones. For members of the bridal party.
White Chalk. Great for covering up stains on white dresses.
Needle and Thread. For little mishaps.
Colored and White Ribbon. For patching up, covering, and fixing any hair problems.
Tampons or softcups.
Safety Pins
Double-Sided Tape
Extra Makeup
Hairspray
Antihistamines and Tylenol
Dental Floss/Breath Mints
Wet Wipes
Bobby Pins
Perfume or Deodorant
13, The Honeymoon
- Transport. Do you have a honeymoon car ready to whisk you from the wedding to your destination?
- Clothing. Do you have a suitcase packed for both bride and groom with everything you'll need on the honeymoon?
- Travel Arrangements. Have you booked your holiday?
Other things to remember-
- Gifts. For bridesmaids, groomsmen and people such as the parents of the bride and groom. amazing gift ideas
- Wedding Rings. Keep them in their original boxes so they're harder to lose or smudge.
- Ring Cushion. For the page boy or ring bearer.
- Thank You Cards. To send out after you get back from the honeymoon and sort through the gifts.
- Cleanup, Gift Pickup & Payment. Will any bar tabs or reception costs need to be paid following the wedding? Who will take the gifts home from the reception? Will anyone need to clean up or pack up once the bride and groom leave the wedding reception to start their honeymoon?
- Rentals. Do you need to rent any chairs or other items, especially if you are having an outdoor wedding?
- Miscellaneous Make sure you've got extra money with you if required for any emergency payment.
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