The complete wedding checklist

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The complete wedding checklist

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Wedding checklist

The plans of a wedding is fun, after all, you are working towards the wedding day to where it is all about your love and where you will become most connected to each other. However, it planning a wedding can also be very stressful and there is a lot to arrange. Therefore, start about 9 months before the wedding with the plans of your perfect day. Below is a wedding checklist for everything that needs to be done before the wedding!

A group of brides and grooms walk in front of a castle and tick off items on their wedding checklist.

9-7 months before the wedding

In the first few months of starting plans only think about the most important things that need to be recorded first. Consider, for example, the wedding date and the wedding location. It is also useful to make a tight schedule and enlist help.

  • Planning (by yourself or with the help of a wedding planner)
  • Budget commitment
  • Setting wedding date
  • Search and book wedding venue
  • Prepare guest list
Two save the date wedding cards on a wooden table.

7-5 months before the wedding

Now that the most important things have been decided and booked, it is important to inform the guests. Do this as soon as possible so that they can keep this day free. Also, start now with the plans of the decoration and your outfit.

A candy-filled table with a sign for wedding inspiration.

5-3 months before the wedding

Now the theme is established, it is important to elaborate on it and book everything. It is also time to officially invite all the guests and witnesses to choose from.

  • Sending wedding cards
  • Witnesses questions
  • Bridesmaids questions
  • Define menu
  • Florist books
  • Picking wedding rings
  • Buy decoration articles
  • Photographer books
  • Booking a suite for the wedding night
A bride in wedding dress looking at herself in the mirror while referring to her wedding checklist.

3-1 months before the wedding

The wedding is getting closer and closer and it's time for the final touches - think about fitting everything, but also the bachelor party! Fortunately, you don't have to arrange the latter yourself.

  • Hairstyle and practise make-up
  • Wedding dress fit
  • Making table arrangements
  • Starting to break in shoes
  • Vows practice
  • Honeymoon booking
  • Making a script
A sign with the words 'welcome' on it, perfect for your wedding checklist.

1 month to the very day before the wedding

  • Send script
  • Table assignment
  • Getting rings ready
  • Bringing equipment to the site
A bride and groom standing in a rustic barn, ticking items off their wedding checklist.

Wedding day checklist

The time has come. The big day you have been working towards for so long. All the stuff is ready, all the guests have been invited and now it is time to enjoy. Still, even on the wedding day itself, there are still a few things to be done to keep everything running smoothly. Therefore, here is a wedding checklist on how to get the wedding day can get through without stress and you can enjoy all the beautiful moments.

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Morning

In the morning, it is time for preparations.

  • Last items to wedding venue
  • Put on a dress or suit
  • Arranging hair and make-up
  • Getting wedding rings ready
A garden wedding ceremony where people sit on chairs,alongside a handy Wedding Checklist for planning purposes.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, it is time for the start of the big day. This is when the ceremony and reception take place and you get married. Also, the pictures made in this part of the day.

  • Entry of guests
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Cutting the cake
  • Bubble blowing
  • Group photos
  • Speeches
  • Photo shoot for the bride and groom
  • Guest book with table
  • Bouquet toss
  • Rest
    Wedding

Evening

The evening is to celebrate happiness! Start with dinner and finish with a party.

  • Entry dinner guests
  • Dinner
  • Relax after eating
  • Entrance to wedding party
  • Enjoy!
  • Finisher with confetti
  • End
A couple share a romantic kiss under a tree in a charming garden as part of their wedding day.

Checklist for the day after the wedding

Congratulations, you got married! Hope you had a beautiful day with many happy moments and loved ones around you. The honeymoon is meant to enjoy the beautiful day after and embark on a new adventure together. Yet, this is not the only thing left to do after the wedding. Therefore, here is a wedding checklist for the day after the wedding.

A bride and groom in the photobooth, posing in front of a gold background at their wedding.

Stuff

For the wedding, you probably rented several items. These all need to be returned and maybe even paid for. Make sure you arrange all this well and on time, so that you, don't have to worry about this.

  • Pay outstanding bills
  • Return all decorations to their spots
  • Take home all the gifts
  • Take the wedding dress to the dry cleaners
  • Search the best wedding photos out and make a wedding album
A group of bridesmaids and groom toast in front of a vintage car during their wedding party.

Guests

Of course, you want to share the happiness and memories of the wedding with your guests. It is therefore useful to give them access to the pictures and thanking them.

  • Write and send thank-you cards
  • Make wedding photos available to guests
A bride and groom stand in front of a yellow car, captured by a professional wedding photographer as confetti is cheerfully thrown at them.

Together

You are officially married, hooray! So that means you are connected in a way you were not before. You celebrate this together, but you can also make this known through a name change.

  • Officially change your name (if you want to)
  • Check which assets should be in your names
  • Enjoy your honeymoon
  • Enjoy life together!

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About the Author: Justin Manders

As wedding photographer Since 2013, I have had the privilege of constantly seeing the most beautiful sides of people. My role is to observe and direct people and moments so that they are remembered in the most enjoyable way. I am always open to a good conversation, so don't hesitate to contact me.

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