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12 Month Bridal Planning Check List
Your wedding is a very special day and requires a great deal of planning. Please use this check List to help you remember all the details.
9-12 months prior to the wedding
Decide on the type of wedding. How many guests? Theme? Colors? How Formal?
Set a budget
Choose a date and time of ceremony and events throughout day
Plan the initial guest list
Select wedding ceremony & reception locations and make reservations
Shop for your dress and accessories (approx 5-6 months for delivery)
Start looking for a photographer, videographer, caterer and entertainment
6-9 months prior to the wedding
Make an appointment with the person who will be perform the ceremony
Purchase bridal gown & accessories
Finalize a guest list
Choose your attendants, select and order their dresses (3-4 months for delivery)
Register for your gift preferences (1 -2 locations is average)
Choose a florist; have a consultation to find appropriate floral choices
3-6 months prior to the wedding
Order invitations
Send wedding announcement to paper
Double check that all bridal attire has been ordered and get approximate delivery dates
Select the baker for your wedding cake
Select wedding favors or gifts
Select and purchase wedding rings
Select tuxedos and colors for groomsmen and groom
Start addressing invitations and mail to guests
2-3 months prior to wedding
Shop for wedding accessories, such as ring pillow, cake knives, wedding album and garters
Confirm all ceremony and reception reservations
Plan a wedding rehearsal
Confirm flower order with florist
Ask family and friends to help at the ceremony and reception
Book all groomsmen and groom in for tuxedo fittings
One month prior to wedding
Choose gifts for attendants and parents
Arrange lodging for out of town guests
Select the Groom/Bride’s wedding gift
Apply for marriage license
Send maps to out of town guests
The week of your wedding
Provide final number of guests to caterer
Check all final details with baker and florist
Have a girls day with your attendant’s if possible
Pack for your honeymoon if you are leaving directly after your reception
The day of your wedding
Have your hair and make-up done
Begin dressing about an hour before the service or plan on taking your dress to the ceremony location and dressing there if possible (fewer wrinkles…)
Breathe deep, relax and enjoy the fantastic day ahead!
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The 12 Month Bridal Planning Check List is brought to you by:
Spotlight Event Planning
Vernon, BC, Canada
Contact Barb McKechnie
(250) 306-2272
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