MASTER CHECKLIST A lot of planning goes into throwing a memorable wedding. Make sure you don’t forget a thing by checking off our Master Checklist as your planning progresses! 12+ MONTHS Discuss your budget and who is contributing to it Budget, p.12 Create a Pinterest account and start a wedding board Check the Wedding Show schedule at TodaysBride.com A wedding show offers you the opportunity to meet with local wedding professionals while ad- miring all the latest bridal trends Wedding Show, p. 104. Make a wedding email, binder, and/or spreadsheet You a need place to compile all of your thoughts, vendor hand- outs, contracts, and details. Choose your wedding party Bridesmaid Attire, p. 28 Begin compiling a guest list Create an A and B list. Wedding Stationery, p. 80 Choose your wedding date Hire a Wedding Planner Wedding Planners, p. 14 Start shopping for bridal, bridesmaid, and mother-of attire Bridal Attire, p. 16 Mother-Of Gowns, p. 26 Bridesmaid Attire, p. 28 Book your Ceremony and Reception Venues Ceremony, p. 36 Venues, p. 40 Book the Officiant Ceremony, p. 36 Hire a Caterer Catering, p. 46 Bar Service, p. 50 Shop for men's attire Men's Attire, p. 52 Establish fitness and skin care routines Beauty, p. 58 Hire a Photographer and Videographer and have an engagement shoot This is a great way to get to know your potential Photographer, and may be included in your package! Videography, p. 64 Photography, p. 68 Book your Entertainment including: DJ, Band, Cere- mony Musicians, and Photo Booth Company Entertainment, p. 74 Photo Booth, p. 78 Shop for your invitations and order and send save- the-dates Wedding Stationery, p. 80 Finalize guest list The final list should be a compromise between your list, your fiancé’s list, and your parents’ lists. Wedding Stationery, p. 80 Purchase wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses It takes time to order and get alterations. Bridal Attire, p. 16 Bridesmaid Attire, p. 28 Create a wedding website Hire a Travel Agent Honeymoon, p. 86 8-12 MONTHS Hire a Florist Flowers, p. 110 Buy or rent men's attire Men’s Attire, p. 52 Purchase wedding bands Hire a Transportation Company Transportation, p. 126 Reserve decor rentals Purchase or rent: toasting flutes, serving utensils, guest book, flower basket, and ring bearer pillow Decor, p. 114 Choose bridal & bridesmaid accessories Choose a Bakery and order your cake Cakes, p. 120 Have a tasting with a Caterer and finalize the menu Catering, p. 46 Book your honeymoon Make sure to give an itinerary to your family, apply for a passport, and find someone to collect mail, watch pets, and water plants. Honeymoon, p. 86 Remind mothers to order mother-of attire Mother-Of Gowns. p. 26 Finalize playlists with DJ/ Band/Musicians Entertainment, p. 74 Find and book Hair and Makeup Stylist(s) Beauty, p. 58 Have final fittings for your wedding party and parents Order invitations Wedding Stationery, p. 80 Shop for favors Wedding Favors, p. 130 3-8 MONTHS Set up/update your gift registry Gift Registry, p. 134 Have a bridal shower Bridal Shower, p. 132 Reserve Guest Accommodations Guest Accommodations, p. 138 Purchase postage, send wedding invitations, and record RSVPs Wedding Stationery, p. 80 Purchase gifts for bridal party, groom, and out-of- town guests Apply for your Marriage License Marriage License, p. 142 Write your vows and review ceremony details with Officiant Vows, p. 136 Finalize wedding day-of timeline and details with your Wedding Planner and Venues Day-of Details, p. 146 Plan ceremony and recep- tion seating arrangements Book your rehearsal dinner space and send invitations Rehearsal Dinner, p. 140 2 WEEKS - THE BIG DAY Review wedding day details with a Wedding Planner Day-of Details, p. 146 Follow up with guests who have not RSVPd Give a final guest count to Caterer Catering, p. 46 Break-in wedding shoes Have a final dress fitting Delegate wedding day duties i.e. guest book and ushering Send directions to wedding day Transportation Driver Transportation, p. 126 Get Married! Day-of Details, p. 146 0-3 MONTHS 6 | TODAY'S BRIDE We DPrintables! } Organize all of your details in a wedding binder thanks to our pretty printable pages, free on TodaysBride.com.