Wedding Checklist



One year ahead
  • Contact Pastor to see if Church is available--initial interview
  • ask wedding party
  • Contact Hall for reception (some halls may require more lead time)
  • caterer
  • pay deposits; get everything in writing
Nine months ahead
  • Contact florist
  • photographer
  • limousine
  • book rehearsal dinner
  • book DJ, musicians and soloist
  • contact organist
Six months ahead
  • make preliminary guest list and order invitations
  • second meeting with pastor
  • Honeymoon plans
  • Arrange for tuxedos, bridesmaid dresses
Three months
  • confirm florist,
  • photographer,
  • caterer
  • confirm reservations for Rehearsal dinner
Six weeks
  • Final meeting with pastor
  • Send invitations
  • Wedding license-Probate court of county of bride's residence
Two weeks
  • gifts for wedding party
  • print programs
  • birdseed, balloons, bubbles, bells
  • Guest register, attendant
  • Wedding candle
  • designate someone to be responsible for picking up belongings, wedding candle, guest book, etc. after the service
Rehearsal
  • Decorate Church and Hall
  • balance of fees to Church
  • Wedding license to pastor
  • Rehearsal dinner
Wedding Day
  • relax and enjoy yourselves


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