Bride Checklist
He's finally popped the question and now it's time to start planning for your big day. Here's a month-by-month checklist to help you create the wedding you want:
Ten to 12 months before
 Decide wedding date
Book wedding/reception location and determine wedding theme
Put together a wedding budget
Compose a to-do checklist
Announce engagement
Decide on wedding gown and accessories
Choose members of the wedding party and plan their attire
Decide on wedding cake
Book photographer and music arrangements
Discuss wedding flowers
Decide on clergy/officiant
Choose type of headpiece and veil
Eight to 10 months before
Make transportation arrangements to and from the wedding
Discuss hair and makeup plans
Decide with mother of the bride her attire
Plan the groom's and men's attire
Plan invitations and announcements
Discuss the service with clergy/officiant
Finalize honeymoon plans and make reservations
Order or make plans to make wedding cake
Determine decorations for reception
Plan menu for reception
Three to six months before
Choose bridal registry and gift wish list
Select wedding rings
Plan bridesmaids' party and select gifts
Book photographer and videographer
Plan rehearsal dinner
Purchase gifts for groomsmen
Find or make a guest book
Plan altar decorations
Plan pew decorations
Decide on napkins and place cards
Determine centerpieces for reception tables
Find accessories for flower girl and ring bearer
Decide where to live after the wedding
One to three months before
Plan all last-minute decorations for the reception
Review attendant duties with wedding party
Confirm rehearsal dinner plans
Purchase or make any last-minute items for the wedding or honeymoon
One week before
Pick up marriage license
Pack for honeymoon
Make wedding favors
Write checks for wedding services
Write thank-you notes to parents and those helping with the wedding
Wedding day
Get adequate sleep the night before
Load luggage for honeymoon
Enjoy the day!
After the wedding
Mail thank-you notes for wedding gifts
Send out change-of-address cards
Compose a wedding memorabilia album
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How to Print out this list:
1. Select the Checklist with your mouse (holding down the left button and dragging from the words 'Planning Checklist' down to the bottom of the checklist.
2. Release the left mouse button. You should see the Checklist selected in a different color (usually blue)
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4. Click on the 'Print Selection' button and then hit 'Print'. By doing this you will only have to print out the Checklist and not the rest of the website.
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