Planning and budget are very important.
download a checklist + timeline from any source and amend according to your wedding.
Below is the checklist i have used:
| Wedding Planning - Timeline | ||
| Items | Done | Remarks |
| Twelve Months | ||
| Set the date | ||
| Decide on your Budget | ||
| Develop a theme or style for the occasion | ||
| Choose Bridal Party | ||
| Decide on the size of the Guest List | ||
| Research Reception & Ceremony venues - get quotes | ||
| Shop for Dream Gown | ||
| Research Photography/Videography - get quotes | ||
| Discuss honeymoon options and packages | ||
| Select Bridal Transport | ||
| Six to Nine Months | ||
| Book Church/Ceremony Venue & Dinner Venue | ||
| Confirm Officiating Celebrant | ||
| Book Reception Catering | ||
| Book Photographer / Videographer | ||
| Start the Couture Process - to buy or to rent | ||
| Select attire for Groom & Groomsmen | ||
| Shop with Bridesmaids for dresses & accessories | ||
| Research Florist and obtain quotes | ||
| Research musicians & entertainment service - quotes | ||
| Research cake options/designs - obtain quotes | ||
| Draw up Guests' List | ||
| Research Invitation/stationery services - get quotes | ||
| Decide on Bridal Transport | ||
| Book Honeymoon flight/accommodation | ||
| Three to Six Months | ||
| Finalise menu and all details with reception caterer | ||
| Order Wedding Rings | ||
| Finalise rent/purchase of attire for Groom/Groomsmen | ||
| Order invitations, wedding stationery | ||
| Book Florist | ||
| Book Wedding Car | ||
| Selection of helpers per Helpers' List | ||
| Select the MC | ||
| Book hair and beauty stylists - arrange trials | ||
| Pre-wedding pictures | ||
| Order wine for dinner | ||
| Check on AV for morning and night | ||
| Two Months | ||
| Order Wedding Cake | ||
| Complete ROM and other admin/legal matters | ||
| Send Invitations | ||
| Arrange wedding accessories | ||
| Book Bachelor night catering | ||
| Collect Wedding Rings | ||
| Organise moving if necessary | ||
| Do program book for morning ceremony | ||
| One Month | ||
| Get registered with official registrar | ||
| "Koh Tai Lai" | ||
| Have final fittings for all bridal party | ||
| Ensure all accessories are in order | ||
| Buy gifts for attendants and special helpers | ||
| Record all RSVP | ||
| Give final number to Reception / Dinner Venues | ||
| Pay the final balance on your honeymoon bookings | ||
| Make rehearsal plans | ||
| Have a facial and book your manicure & pedicure | ||
| Organise CDs music for ceremony & dinner venues | ||
| Draw up Day & Night Schedules | ||
| Attend Bridal Shower or Hen;s Night / Buck's Night | ||
| Confirm on flowers and theme | ||
| Do up a draft seating plan | ||
| Two Weeks | ||
| Collect the Bride gowns | ||
| Confirm all bookings and run through the details | ||
| Re-confirm final reception & dinner numbers and revise seating plan | ||
| Attend to finishing touches such as door gifts, etc | ||
| Printing of wedding program book | ||
| Create photo session list | ||
| One Week | ||
| Hold rehearsal | ||
| Conduct a Helpers' Briefing | ||
| Check a Checklist | ||
| Pack for Honeymoon | ||
| Have a manicure & pedicure the day before wedding | ||
| Relax and get plenty of sleep | ||
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