Wedding Planning Checklist Planning your wedding? Wedding planning is one of the most difficult tasks to do. You have to make sure everything is well organized and in perfect order or else – it fails. A wedding checklist is what you need! Here is a wedding planning checklist that will guide you towards a successful wedding.
For your wedding ceremony, you need to take care of the following:
Marriage License
Programs
Guest Book
Table
Sound System
Chairs
Pew Bows/Decor
Unity Candle/Holder Arch
Kneeling Bench
Photographer
Backdrop
Gratuities
Marriage Certificate
Special Occasions Permit
Boutonnieres
Corsages
Limousine
Officiant Fee
Wedding Rings
Outdoor Sign
Pen & Guest Book
Altar Arrangements
Music
Pillars/Pedestals
Aisle
Runner Candles
Videographer
Parking
Picture & Stand
Photo Permit
Flower Girl Basket
Ring
Pillow
Bouquets
Decorations
For the reception, you have to make sure to have the following ready:
The Location
The Caterer & Menu
Flatware Tables & Linens
Chairs & Covers
Dinnerware
Hors d’hoeurves/snacks
Napkins
Glassware
Water Pitchers
Toasting Glasses
Coffee, Tea
Lemon, Lime, Milk Creamers, Sugar, Sweetener
Wedding Cake/Groom’s Cake
Coffee & Tea Makers & Servers
Punch Bowl
Cake Topper/Decoration
Cups, Saucers & Spoons
Bartender
Cake Knife
Candles & Holders
Liquor & Mixes & Ice
Decorations
Guest Favors
Centerpieces
Valet Parking
Transportation
Music/Sound System
Security
Serving Staff
Tent
Dance Floor
Anything that has to do with flowers should be checked here:
Bride’s Bouquet
Boutonnieres
Pew Bows
Throw Away Bouquet
Centerpieces
Headpieces
Bridesmaids Bouquets
Aisle Runner
Archway
Corsages
Lastly, for your thank-you cards and invitations:
Engagement Announcement
Calligraphy
Reception
Cards
Wedding
Invitations
Reply Cards
Place Cards
Lined Inner Envelopes
Color Printing
Special Printing
Personalized Note Pad
Scroll Rings
Bookmarks
Printed Return Sticker
Programs
Maps
Save-the-Date Card
Napkins