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Home > Wedding Planning Checklists > Six Month Wedding Planning Checklist
Six Month Wedding Planning Checklist6 Months Ahead Set a date Schedule temple time Determine a budget and how expenses will be shared Decide on a color scheme Select and reserve a place for reception Select wedding consultant Begin compiling guests lists (temple guests, wedding breakfast guests, reception guests)5 Months Ahead Take engagement photos Select wedding gown, veil, and accessories Select attendants for bride and groom Select caterer and menu Arrange for photographer Book reception entertainment Arrange for wedding breakfast location4 Months Ahead Determine sizes of bridesmaids and select dresses and accessories Arrange for florist Arrange for videographer Have dress altered and temple ready Arrange for necessary rental items Order invitations and thank you cards Begin shopping for trousseau Have mothers shop for their dresses Make arrangements for transportation3 Months Ahead Finish compiling guest lists including addresses Plan accommodations for out-of-town guests Register for gifts Select groom's ring and order engraving Order favors Find a place to live Order cakes and candies Make doctor's appointments for complete physicals Make bride an OBGYN appointment for premarital examine Plan honeymoon and make arrangements (Get Passports, if necessary)2 Months Ahead Arrange for health, auto, life, and renters insurance Ask people to help at reception (i.e. guest book, take gifts, etc.) Address invitations and announcements Have bridal portraits taken Arrange for tuxedos1 Month Ahead Buy accessories such as cake knives and servers, garter, guest book, and pen Arrange for time off work Purchase gift for finance Make appointment with hairstylist (if doing own hair, practice with veil) Mail invitations Buy gifts for attendants Get marriage license (no sooner than 30 days in advance) Shop for furniture for new home Check newspaper for announcement deadline Write thank you's for gifts as soon as you receive them2 Weeks Ahead Meet with photographer and videographer to discuss special shots you would like Provide reception entertainment with a list of music Double check reservations with florist, caterer, photographer, videographer, entertainment, and honeymoon accommodations1 Week Ahead Plan seating arrangements, if used Change address with post office Pack for honeymoon Get manicure, pedicure Arrange for utilities, etc. for new home Groom's haircut Provide caterer with final guest countOn Your Wedding Day Don't forget breakfast Give yourself a lot of time to get ready Be sure to have rings and marriage license Take a fix-it kit with you (include safety pins, needle and thread, aspirin, bobby pins, breath mints, panty hose, makeup, etc.) |