Fillable Printable Sample Wedding Checklist
Fillable Printable Sample Wedding Checklist
Sample Wedding Checklist
Organising a wedding can be overwhelming as there are so many elements to consider: nalising
the guest list, managing a budget, nding an appropriate venue and, of course, selecting that perfect
wedding dress! This checklist will help you to manage the whole process so that you can relax and
enjoy stress-free preparations for your special occasion.
10-12 MONTHS TO GO
Decide on a timeframe for your wedding, considering dates which may be suitable for people who may need
to travel long distances
Decide on a budget that will suit both families and yourselves
Decide who will be in your wedding party
Choose a MC if required
Shortlist your ceremony and reception venues and organise a meeting with the wedding event coordinator to
discuss possible dates and wedding packages
Decide on a date and book the ceremony and reception venue
Purchase some wedding magazines for some inspiration and start a scrapbook of all things you love …
dresses, oral arrangements, cake designs, wedding cars, colour themes
8-10 MONTHS TO GO
Finalise a guest list and send out ‘save the date’ cards
Begin the search for your perfect dress and bridesmaid dresses
Start researching for ideal honeymoon destinations
Select a orist and book an appointment to talk about oral arrangements and pricing
Select a cake supplier and book an appointment to view (and hopefully taste) their samples
Select a wedding photographer and videographer and book an appointment to view their portfolio and talk
about pricing options
Select a celebrant who suits your style, theme and personality
Shortlist entertainment (i.e. musicians / DJ) if required
6-8 MONTHS TO GO
Select music for ceremony and reception and book entertainment (i.e. musicians / DJ)
Place an order for your wedding dress and veil
Finalise and place an order for your bridesmaid dresses
Finalise and place an order for your oral arrangements
Finalise and place an order for your wedding cake
Book the wedding photographer and videographer
Finalise arrangements for preferred décor with the reception venue / wedding planner
Book the ideal honeymoon destination
Research accommodation for guests who may be travelling long distances
Investigate gift registries, if you decide to have one
Book wedding cars and arrange for transportation after the reception
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4-6 MONTHS TO GO
Research stationery supplier. Decide on a theme that covers all aspects of the stationery … invitations, RSVP
cards, table place cards and thank you cards
Remind the groom to nalise his and groomsmen’s suits
Purchase wedding accessories for you and the bridesmaids (i.e. jewellery, shoes, underwear)
Book a hair and makeup trial and any pre wedding beauty therapies that are needed (i.e. waxing, spray
tanning, manicures)
Research hotel packages for your wedding night
Organise pre-marriage counselling recommended to you by your minister / celebrant
Organise passports, birth certicates and any other documents needed for marriage licenses
Organise taste testing for the reception menu
Order your wedding rings and engraving
Conrm dates for your hens night and provide specic instructions as to what you would like for the night out
2-4 MONTHS TO GO
Book hair and makeup with artist for you, your bridesmaids and your mum
Book a hotel room for your wedding night
Book accommodation options for those guests who may be travelling long distances catering to as many tastes
and budgets as possible
Order wedding stationary
Conrm oral arrangements (i.e. bouquets, button holes, ceremony owers) with orist ensuring your owers
will be either ‘in season’ or available on the day
Check passport validity and obtain travel visas for international honeymoon
Finalise bridal registry and obtain cards to include with invitations
Design and create wedding bomboniere
1-2 MONTHS TO GO
Finalise guest list
Send out wedding invitations
Finalise the menu with the reception caterers
Finalise the gift registry ensuring that you have covered o all price ranges for your guests
Meet with your minister / celebrant to complete all legal paperwork before the deadline
Finalise readings for ceremony and ask guests to participate (this will allow them time to practise)
Schedule dress ttings for you and your bridesmaids
Supply full guest list to maid of honour and best man for bridal shower/kitchen tea and rehearsal events
1 MONTH TO GO
Conrm arrangements have been made for those who may be travelling long distances
Begin writing your vows and wedding speeches
Buy gifts for the groom and the wedding party
Finalise ceremony programs and have them printed
Purchase guest book if required
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3-4 WEEKS TO GO
Conrm honeymoon arrangements
Finalise photography shoot and locations with photographer
Finalise writing your vows and send to minister / celebrant to review
Organise rehearsal with bridal party
Finalise ceremony music selections and send list to minister / celebrant
Finalise song list for entertainment (i.e. musician / DJ) including introduction, rst dance, cake cutting,
father/daughter dance and last dance
Follow up with any guests who may not have responded to wedding invitation
Finalise accessories for you and your bridesmaids
Collect wedding rings and make sure you try them on
Write up a wedding day schedule (including important contact numbers) and send to all parties involved in
the day (i.e. MC, minister/celebrant, photographer, musicians, DJ, wedding event coordinator, drivers)
1-2 WEEKS TO GO
Final dress ttings – make sure you wear jewellery, shoes and correct underwear
Send nal guest list and seating chart to reception venue and conrm any dietary requirements for guests
Conrm collection details with orist
Conrm address and time with car suppliers / transportation
Conrm times and locations with photographer / videographer
Collect the groom’s suit and groomsmen’s suits
Start packing for your honeymoon
Book a hair appointment to have a trim and colour/treatment
3 DAYS TO GO
Deliver bomboniere, place cards, guest book, pens, and all other items to the reception venue
Have a spray tan
Prepare a list of payments to be made on the day, separate into individual envelopes and leave with someone
who will be responsible for handing out to the appropriate people on the day
1 DAY TO GO
Have a manicure and pedicure
Arrange for a relaxing massage
Have a wedding rehearsal (if required) with the bridal party and church / celebrant
Finalise packing for your honeymoon
AFTER THE BIG DAY
Record gifts and send thank you notes, no later than 8 weeks after your wedding
Make sure that all invoices are paid in full
Arrange name change details for:
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driver’s licence
car registration
bank accounts
Medicare
health care fund
mortgage
taxation department
Centrelink
passport
electoral oce
superannuation fund
credit cards
