You are getting ready to plan one of the most exciting and anticipated days of your lives. Our “Wedding To-Do Checklist” is designed to help you plan and organize everything you need in order to make your wedding day perfect. Use this checklist to help with the many time-sensitive details involved in planning your wedding.

General Countdown

12 or More Months Beforeo Determine potential dates and times for your wedding.
o Decide on the size, formality and setting of your wedding.
o Create a wedding and engagement budget.
o Reserve the locations for your wedding and reception.
o Meet with and book your wedding officiant or clergy.
o Choose your wedding party and confirm the participants.
o Choose your wedding rings.
o Draw up an initial guest list.

9-12 Months Before

* Order your wedding dress and attendants’ attire.
* Book your photographer and videographer.
* Reserve a caterer.
* Arrange for decor, chair covers and linens.
* Book your live entertainment or DJ.
* Reserve your florist.
* Order your wedding cake.
* Reserve any rental items from the rental company.
* Register your gift choices at your favourite stores.
* Research accommodation for out-of-town guests.
* Plan your honeymoon.Organize your engagement party.

6–9 Months Before

* Decide on your menu.
* Reserve the musicians and soloist for your ceremony.
* Reserve your limousine service.
* Order your invitations and any other stationery.
* Order bombonieres for your guests.
* Choose outfits for mother of the bride and mother of the groom.
* Check marriage licence requirements.

3–6 Months Before

* Finalize your guest list.
* Choose the reader for your ceremony.
* Finalize your order with the florist.
* Reserve the men’s wedding attire.
* Make an appointment with your hairdresser.

2Months Before

* Mail the invitations.
* Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own.
* Finalize the reception menus.
* Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and clergy or officiant.
* Have the programs printed.
* Purchase gifts for parents and attendants.
* Make appointments for nails and make-up.
* Schedule final dress fitting.

1 Month Before

* Apply for a marriage licence.
* Plan the rehearsal dinner.
* Meet with photographer and videographer.

2 Weeks Before

o Have a party for the attendants.
o Draft the speeches.
o Finalize reception details.
o Call any guests who have not replied.
o Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist for consultation.
o Deliver song lists to musicians or playlists to DJ.
o Confirm honeymoon reservations.

* 1 Week Before
o Finalize seating plan.
o Determine the order for the procession.
o Have your rehearsal.
o Confirm accommodation reservations.
o Pick up the attire for the groomsmen.
o Confirm the final numbers with the caterer.
o Confirm details with the limousine company.
o Deliver your marriage licence to the officiant.
o Draw up a seating arrangement for the reception and write out the place cards.
o Choose someone to hand out the bombonieres.
o Choose someone to return any rented items after the wedding.
o Write any cheques required for the wedding day.
o Pack for your honeymoon.

* On the Day
o Give the wedding bands to the best man.
o Give the best man any cheques that need to be given out that day.
o Present the attendants and parents with their gifts.
o Relax and enjoy your special day!

* After the Wedding
o Make a gift list and send out your thank-you notes.
o Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants.
o Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your gown

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8 ways to save money with a church ceremony.

6 tips for pulling off a successful outdoor ceremony - and saving money while you do it.

The truth about wedding chappels. And why this may be your best option.

How much you should expect to spend on your reception compared to the ceremony. Keep this in mind while you plan.

13 steps for (cheaply) renting a hall for the reception.

13 very affordable themes you could use to provide a fun atmosphere at your wedding.

A detailed “To do List” for planning a successful reception. Erase mistakes with this step by step master plan. (Page 20)

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7 tips for unique and elegant decorating on a budget.

6 ideas for creating your own unforgettable invitations.

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How to find a DJ in your area who will play the music you want and at a great price.

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8 simple and inexpensive ideas for wedding party gifts.

5 money-saving ideas for pre-wedding parties. Make your wedding shower and/or bachelor party a raving (cheap) success.

8 last minute tips for making sure your wedding goes off without a hitch.

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Hope you enjoy these and get some great ideas for your own wedding.