Checklist reminder
Let the Checklist reminder show you what to do at every stage of the planning process, from the very early stages of planning to the day before.
We'll even send you a reminder when there's an important task coming up! Scroll down to a stage on the planner below to get started.
We'll even send you a reminder when there's an important task coming up! Scroll down to a stage on the planner below to get started.
Do it now - early stage planning
Tick the completed tasks below:
Tell family and friends you are engaged
Announce your engagement in newspaper
Open a wedding bank account
Organise wedding insurance
Set a budget and divide up the costs
Pick a best man, ushers and bridesmaids
Hire a wedding co-ordinator if needed
Meet with your minister, priest or rabbi
Book a register office/venue
Visit, choose and book a reception venue
Book cars, photographer and videographer
Choose a florist and discuss ideas
Order your stationery
Pick a look for you and your bridesmaids
Plan and book your honeymoon
Remember to book the time off work
Book the entertainment for your wedding
Midway stages
Tick the completed tasks below:
Send out 'save the date' cards
Begin a beauty regime
Confirm arrangements with your minister
Finalise service, readings and music
Not C of E? Tell superintendent registrar
Groom: Get suits for you and best man
Choose and purchase your wedding rings
Order your wedding cake
Choose your gift list company
Make a first draft of the invitation list
Book equipment, e.g. chairs and marquee
Buy your wedding day lingerie
Choose or make your wedding day favours
Book accommodation for guests needing it
Organise dress fitting
A few months to go
Tick the completed tasks below:
Send invitations, with gift list info
Write thank-you notes for the gifts
If register office, confirm your booking
Honeymoon: Check passports and insurance
Organise vaccinations and visas
Discuss hair with your hairdresser
Discuss make-up with make-up artist
Buy a going-away outfit, if having one
Discuss the menu with your caterer
Write your wedding vows, if necessary
Schedule rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Buy a guest book
Have order-of-service sheets printed
Book first-night hotel
Announcement: Contact newspapers
One month before
Tick the completed tasks below:
Choose gifts for your wedding party
Chase all unanswered invitations
Finalise list of confirmed attendees
Send written guest list to the caterer
Work out the seating plan
Check your wedding outfit will be ready
Book your final hair appointment
Finalise transport
Send change of name notes to bank etc.
Organise hen and stag parties
Remind all speakers to write speeches
Have a final dress fitting with shoes
Find out where the guests are staying
Arrange welcome notes/gifts for guests
Buy the marriage licence for registrar
Write place cards or send to printer
Book travellers' cheques/currency
Type a list of 'must-take' photos
One week before
Tick the completed tasks below:
Make final honeymoon checks
Confirm photographer, flowers and cars
Confirm reception entertainment
Reconfirm final numbers with the caterer
Ensure cake is sent to reception venue
Pack for your honeymoon
Hold rehearsal with wedding party
Double-check your outfit is complete
Best man to arrange return of hired suits
Have a final hair and make-up practice
Remind your groom to have a haircut
Wear-in your wedding shoes at home
Day before
Tick the completed tasks below:
Have a manicure, pedicure etc.
Help to decorate the venue, if necessary
Send honeymoon luggage to your hotel
On the day
Tick the completed tasks below:
Check the best man has the rings
Best man: Pick up corsages
Take home dress and groom's suit
Pack and take home wedding presents
Return hired items to relevant shops
Send cake to those unable to attend
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