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Wedding Planning Checklist� Choose the wedding date

� Determine your budget

� Choose your wedding party

� Create the guest list

� Hire a wedding planner (if desired)

� Reserve ceremony and reception venues

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� Order and send save the dates

� Host the engagement party

� Shop for and purchase wedding gown; book fittings

� Shop for and order bridesmaids’ dresses; book fittings

� Book photographer and videographer

� Book ceremony, reception and dance musicians

� Book caterer and cake baker

� Book florist

� Book wedding transportation

� Reserve a block of hotel rooms

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� Plan honeymoon and make reservations

� Shop for men’s formal wear; book fittings

� Reserve any rental items needed (tents, chairs,

lighting, sound equipment, etc.)

6 to 7 Months Before

8 to 9 Months Before

9 to 12 months before

� Order wedding invitations and begin addressing

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� Book rehearsal dinner venue and plan menu

� Book wedding day hair and makeup appointments


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� Order wedding programs

� Order other printed items: table number cards, place

cards, menu cards, coasters, napkins, favors, etc.

� Finalize plans and details with all vendors

3 months before

� Mail wedding invitations

� Submit announcement to newspaper

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2 months before

� Mail rehearsal dinner invitations

� Get marriage license

� Create wedding day schedule for bridal party and vendors

� Write your vows

1 month before

� Submit final payments to vendors

� Confirm plans and details with all vendors

� Notify caterer and venues of final guest count

� Pack for honeymoon

Week of the wedding

� Make sure to take a few quiet moments together

� Enjoy and make memories!

The wedding day

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WEDDING NECESSITIESUse this helpful checklist to ensure you have all the items you need for your dream day.

� Save the Date Cards

� Invitations

� Menu Cards

� Place Cards

� Toasting Flutes

� Napkins

� Guest Book & Pen

� Signature Poster

� Card Box

� Serving Sets

� Cake Topper

� Guest Towels

� Toasting Flutes

� Well Wishes Cards

� Placemats

� Card Box

� Coasters

� Menu Cards

� Place Cards & Holders

� Donation Cards

� Napkins

� Thank You Bookmarks

� Chair Sashes / Banners

� Signs & Banners

� Table Numbers

� Sewing Kits

� Favor Boxes/Bags

� Favor Cards & Tags

� Ribbons

� Wine Labels

� Cake Boxes

� Cupcake Wraps/Boxes

� Picture Frames

� Favor Fans

� Matches

� Magnets/Photo Magnets

� Shot Glasses

� Flasks

� Glassware

� Can Coolers

� Tote Bags

� Key Chains

� Electronic Accessories

� Wine Charms & Stoppers

� Stationery

� Pillowcases

� Vases

� Jewelry

� Jewelry Boxes

� Apparel

� Luggage Tags

� Picture Frames

� Travel Bags

� Travel Mugs & Tumblers

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� Save the Date Cards

� Invitations

� Lined Inner Envelopes

� Printed Outer Envelopes

� Envelope Seals

� Note Cards

� Seal ‘n Send™ Invitations

� Announcements

� Map Cards

� Accommodations Cards

� Reception Cards

� Respond Cards

� Thank You Notes

� Bows, Ribbons & Wraps

� Bookmarks

� Calling Cards

� Aisle Runner

� Unity Candle & Stand

� Garters

� Flower Girl Basket

� Ring Bearer Pillow

� Programs/Fan Programs

� Guest Book & Pen

� Sand Ceremony Set

� Fans

Favors

Reception Essentials

Stationery & Ceremony Essentials

Rehearsal Dinner


Groom’s Checklist

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from parents, family, friends, etc.

� Choose attendants (Best Man, Groomsmen, Ushers,

Ring Bearer) and invite them to be in the wedding

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� Decide on rehearsal and rehearsal dinner attire

� Order rehearsal dinner invitations

� Choose song for mother/groom dance

� Confirm formal wear measurements

� Confirm rehearsal dinner menu

� Confirm rehearsal dinner plans

� Pack for honeymoon

� Prepare speech and toast for reception

� Write your vows

� Order flowers to be delivered to bride, mother and

mother-in-law on wedding morning

� Pick up tuxedo rentals

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� Relax and let it all sink in!

� Make appointments for hair, manicure, other grooming

� Create wedding day schedule

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� Attend bachelor party and any couple’s showers

� Send rehearsal dinner invitations

� Reserve mens’ formal wear

� Reserve rehearsal dinner location

� Compile your friend/family guest list

6 to 8 weeks before

2 to 3 weeks before

1 month before

1 week before

1 to 2 days Before

The wedding day




12 months before


Need extra envelopes? Buy them with your original order for savings. Save time! Order outer envelopes printed with your return address.

Outer envelopes Single outer envelopes

• Use full names and formal titles; only abbreviate Mr. and Mrs.

Example: Doctor and Mrs. Kevin Johnson

• Avoid writing “and family” on outer envelopes (include children on the inner envelopes - see below)

•Spell out the word “and”; don’t use other symbols

• Use numbers only for house numbers and zip codes Example: 1747 Second Avenue South

•Write out the words “Street”, “Boulevard” and “Avenue”

•Write out full state names (no abbreviations)

Doctor and Mrs. Kevin Johnson1747 Second Avenue South

Boston, Massachusetts 02215

Inner envelopes

• If you are on a first-name basis with guests, use those names; otherwise, use full names as on outer envelopes

• List children’s names below the parents’ names inorder of age

Example: Doctor and Mrs. Kevin Johnson Lisa, Adam and Julia

• If single guests may bring a date, add “and Guest” Example: Amelia and Guest

Doctor and Mrs. Kevin JohnsonLisa, Adam and Julia

If your invitation doesn’t include inner envelopes, or if you decide not to use them, follow the addressing rules for outer envelopes with some modifications.

• Include the names of children below the parents’ names as you would on an inner envelope

• Write “and Guest” your guest’s name as you would on an inner envelope

Doctor and Mrs. Kevin AndersonLisa, Allen and Julia

1747 Second Avenue SouthBoston, Massachusetts 02215

Mailing tips

• Include your return address on outer envelopes so they’ll come back to you in case of a wrong address ormistake

• Mail all invitations at the same time, six to eight weeks before the wedding, using first class postage

•Include stamps on response card envelopes

• Large invitations with enclosure cards may require postage; take an assembled invitation to the

for the exact postage

• Use actual stamps, and have the post officehand-cancel your envelopes so they don’t get damaged in postal machines

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Address your invitation envelopes the right way

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