Wedding Planning Checklist Template: Timeline, Vendors & Budget Management

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Engagement & Initial Planning (12+ Months Out)

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Tasks related to announcing engagement, setting a budget, and initial vision.

Engagement Date

Initial Wedding Vision/Style

Estimated Guest Count (Initial)

Desired Wedding Season

Estimated Overall Budget

Discuss and Outline Priorities (e.g., Venue, Photography, etc.)

Venue & Date Selection (9-12 Months Out)

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Focuses on securing the ceremony and reception venues, and finalizing the wedding date.

Target Wedding Date Range

Estimated Guest Count (for venue capacity)

Preferred Venue Type (e.g., Ballroom, Barn, Outdoor)

Venue 'Must-Haves' or Desired Features

Date of Initial Venue Tours/Visits

Venue Booking Status

Notes on potential venues (pros/cons)

Guest List & Budget Refinement (9-12 Months Out)

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Developing a preliminary guest list and refining the overall wedding budget.

Estimated Guest Count

Estimated Total Budget

Average Cost Per Guest (Estimate)

Initial Budget Breakdown (e.g., Venue, Catering, Attire)

Wedding Style/Theme (for budget considerations)

Preliminary RSVP Deadline (for headcount planning)

Percentage of Guests Expected to Attend (Estimate)

Vendor Research & Booking (8-10 Months Out)

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Researching and securing key vendors: photographer, videographer, caterer, florist, DJ/band.

Photographer Style Preference

Caterer Cuisine Preference

Estimated Guest Count (for catering)

DJ or Band?

Tentative Vendor Meeting Date

Notes/Requirements for Florist

Inspiration Photos (mood board)

Wedding Party & Attire (6-9 Months Out)

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Choosing the wedding party, selecting attire for the wedding party, and beginning bride/groom attire shopping.

Number of Bridesmaids

Number of Groomsmen

Bridesmaids Dress Style Preference

Groomsmen Suit/Tuxedo Style

Bridesmaids Dress Ordering Deadline

Groomsmen Suit/Tuxedo Ordering Deadline

Notes on Bridesmaids Dress Style & Colors

Notes on Groomsmen Attire – Fit, Style & Color

Stationery & Save-the-Dates (6-8 Months Out)

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Designing and sending Save-the-Dates.

Save-the-Date Style

Save-the-Date Send Date

Save-the-Date Design File

Save-the-Date Wording

Estimated Guest Count (for Save-the-Date Mailing)

Mailing Method (if applicable)

Ceremony & Reception Details (4-6 Months Out)

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Finalizing ceremony details, reception layout, and menu selections.

Ceremony Style (e.g., Religious, Secular, Civil)

Ceremony Readings/Music Selections

Estimated Ceremony Guest Count

Ceremony Date Confirmation with Venue

Reception Style (e.g., Sit-Down, Buffet, Cocktail)

Menu Preferences (Initial Ideas)

Estimated Reception Guest Count

Wedding Website & RSVP Management (3-5 Months Out)

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Creating a wedding website and setting up RSVP tracking.

Wedding Website URL

Website Content Summary/Notes (e.g., sections included, important information)

RSVP Method(s)

Estimated Guest Count (for online RSVP capacity)

RSVP Deadline

Website Features (Select all that apply)

Vendor Confirmations & Logistics (2-3 Months Out)

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Confirming all vendor contracts and finalizing logistical details (transportation, accommodations).

Caterer Confirmation Sent?

Photographer Contract Deadline

Final Guest Count Confirmation Due

Transportation Vendor Confirmed?

Transportation Logistics Notes

Accommodation Block Deadline

Vendor Contract Copies

Final Details & Legalities (1-2 Months Out)

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Applying for marriage license, finalizing seating chart, and confirming final vendor details.

Marriage License Application Date

Marriage License Expiration Date (in days)

Officiant Contact Information (Name & Phone)

Marriage License Obtained?

Notary Public Information (If Applicable)

Final Vendor Payment Schedule Review Date

Notes/Special Legal Considerations

Final Preparations (2 Weeks Out)

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Packing for the wedding and honeymoon, confirming final payments, and assigning tasks for the wedding day.

Final Payment Due Dates (Vendors)

Final Guest Count

Confirm Vendor Arrival Times

Emergency Contact Information (Shared with Wedding Party)

Marriage License Expiration Date

Finalize Transportation Routes & Pick-Up Locations

Final Contract Review & Signature (Bride)

Wedding Day Checklist

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Tasks for the wedding party and designated helpers to complete on the wedding day.

Wake-Up Time

Getting Ready Location

Hair & Makeup Start Time (Number of people)

Ceremony Location

Ceremony Start Time

Reception Location

Reception Start Time

Signature for Venue Walkthrough (Designated person)

Post-Wedding Tasks

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Tasks related to sending thank you notes, vendor reviews, and preserving memories.

Deadline for Sending Thank You Notes

Vendor Reviews - Which Vendors Will You Review?

Notes for Vendor Reviews

Estimated Number of Thank You Notes to Send

Upload Wedding Photos to Shared Album

Notes about Preserving Wedding Memories (e.g., video editing, album creation)

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