Canadian Bridal
DIRECTORY
Wedding Checklist



12 MONTHS FROM WEDDING DAY

  • Decide on ceremony and reception locations.
  • Meet with and book your wedding officiant or clergy.
  • Start shopping for your dress. Some bridal salons can take six months to deliver.
  • Choose your wedding party.
  • Discuss finances with whomever is paying for your big day and set a budget.
  • If you are going to utilize one, hire your wedding planner.


9 TO 11 MONTHS FROM WEDDING DAY

  • Sit down with your fiancé and parents of the bride and groom to decide who to invite.
  • Choose the color scheme of the wedding. This will influence attire, flowers, etc.
  • Book your wedding vendors - best vendors book well in advance.
  • Send deposits to caterer, florist, photographer and other vendors requiring deposits.
  • Mail "Save the Date" card if many guests will be coming from out-of-town.


6 TO 8 MONTHS FROM WEDDING DAY

  • Start looking for a baker for your wedding cake and give deposit if required.
  • Choose your musicians, entertainment for wedding and reception and give deposit.
  • Start shopping for bridesmaid attire.
  • Begin working on your invitiation wording and design and order the invitations.
  • Make sure all deposits have been given and received and all vendors are reserved for you.
  • Start planning the honeymoon.
  • Arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests.
  • Begin preparations for Rehearsal Dinner.
  • Keep current with the budget.


4 TO 5 MONTHS FROM WEDDING DAY

  • Finalize the guest list.
  • Schedule your first wedding gown fitting.
  • Select groom and groomsmen attire.
  • Book Rehearsal Dinner location and finalize menu.
  • Reserve hotel room for your wedding night.
  • Finalize your honeymoon and make travel arrangements if necessary.


2 TO 3 MONTHS FROM WEDDING DAY

  • Mail invitations.
  • Review marriage license requirements for location of wedding.
  • Choose attendant's accessories and give information to them.
  • You should be able to pick up dress and to schedule last minute alterations.
  • Purchase wedding bands.
  • Purchase guest book and pen.
  • Set aside time to write and send thank you notes for wedding shower gifts.
  • Discuss with officiant vows and wording for ceremony.
  • Finalize transportation for the wedding day.
  • Make appointement with salon for pre-wedding day hairstyles you want to try with veil.
  • Review details with all of your vendors.
  • Review your budget.


1 MONTH FROM WEDDING DAY

  • Have your final dress fitting.
  • Pick up wedding rings.
  • Make appointments with salons for hair, manicures, pedicures, facials, massages etc.
  • Buy and wrap wedding gifts for attendants.
  • Make a schedule for the wedding day. Delegate duties to responsible people.
  • Print wedding programs if you are using them.
  • Prepare newspaper announcements.
  • Update wedding registries if needed.
  • Call guests you haven't RSVP'd for the wedding and rehearsal dinner.
  • Get marriage license.


1 TO 2 WEEKS FROM WEDDING DAY

  • Submit any "must take photos" to the photogrpaher.
  • Submit any playlists to the musicians.
  • Begin working on the seating chart for the reception.
  • Give final head count to the caterer.
  • Confirm honeymoon reservations.
  • Have tuxes picked up and tried on.
  • Try on wedding gown for the last time.
  • Break in your shoes if they are new.
  • Pack for your honeymoon.
  • Put together an overnight bag for your wedding night.
  • Review your budget.


DAY BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DAY

  • Rehearse the ceremony with officiant and wedding party.
  • Assign someone to return tuxedos, save cape top and preserver flowers.
  • Make sure all of the bills are paid so this won't have to be done on the Wedding Day.
  • Have fun at your Rehearsal Dinner.
  • Get a good night's rest.



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