Month to Month Checklist
12 Months +
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Research venues
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Research ALL vendors and review contracts (Hair, MUA, Photos, floral designer, Hotel)
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Pick-out wedding theme and colors
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Start on guest list
10 - 8 Months
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Schedule appointments, tour and book venues (if not completed)
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Engagement session Wedding dress shopping
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Secure ALL vendors and sign contracts (Hair, MUA, Photos,floral designer, Hotel)
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Begin working on Invitation suite and design
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SEND OUT SAVE THE DATES VIA MAIL, TEXT MESSAGES, EMAIL
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Payments schedule for vendors
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Start prewedding counseling (unless specified otherwise)
8 - 6 Months
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Build wedding website and design
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Work on mood boards and inspirations
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Create bride's vision and decor ideas
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Finalize dress and begin alteration process if necessary
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Complete formal invitation and finalize guest list.
6 -3 Months
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SEND OUT INVITATIONS TO GUEST VIA MAIL, TEXT MESSAGES, EMAIL
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Pick out shoes and Jewelry for bride
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Shop for Wedding rings
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CONFIRM GUEST RSVPS WITH GUESTS whom HAVENOT CONFIRMED YET
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Book honeymoon Grooms tux fitting
1 Months
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Forward all communication to planner
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Schedule Marriage License date
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Finalize ceremony details & logistics(schedule follow-up with officiant to talk about timing(30min-1 hr. total ceremony)-
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Finalize guest count with venue
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Send out rehearsal dinner invitations (If applicable)
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Finalize day of timeline and schedule for vendors and all party’s involved
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Purchase favors for guests
Month of Wedding
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LIMIT COMMUNICATION WITH VENDORS
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NO PLANNING/ASSIGN ALL TASKS TO PLANNER/COORDINATOR
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ACCOUNT FOR PERSONAL ITEMS WITH PLANNER /COORDINATOR
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PACK YOUR NIGHT OFF BAG
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ENJOY YOUR SLEEP