The Ultimate Wedding Checklist

Congratulations, you just got engaged, now what? Planning a wedding is a fun experience but it can also be very overwhelming, especially when everybody has an opinion on something. Every couple is unique in their own way and will want different things for their special day. Your wedding day only comes around once in a lifetime so make sure to choose what makes you and your soon to be spouse happy, after all, it is your day!

I know there are several wedding checklist out there but when I was planning my wedding I couldn't find one that included everything so I put together what I would like to call The Ultimate Wedding Checklist. I'm sure I may have missed a few things after all, there is a lot of planning involved for a wedding, but overall, this checklist covers pretty much everything besides setting a budget and starting an inspiration board on Pinterest (follow me if you'd like!). If you think of something I left out, feel free to leave a comment below!

So here is how it works...

PRINT OUT The Ultimate Wedding Checklist.

MARK THROUGH what you are not interested in.

CHECK OFF what you have completed.

FILL IN the rest - I left spaces beside the checklist for you to fill in the names of the bridal party, locations and vendors you choose so the list not only acts as a checklist, but it is a way to keep track of your vendors. You can even write the price/vendor fees out beside the checklist if you want to.

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HOW TO PRINT:

I originally typed everything in a word document with cute little boxes for you to check off and I linked the PDF below but if it doesn't work, feel free to copy the checklist into a word document and print it out OR print it straight from my blog by going to FILE then select PRINT. If you print straight from my blog, make sure you only have The Ultimate Wedding Checklist open and aren't viewing it on my home page or it will print my other blog post as well.

The checklist is 10 pages once printed. Like I said above, I left room to the side for you to write your vendors, budget, etc... so you can have all your wedding information in one place.

Click to Print The Ultimate Wedding Checklist

The Ultimate Wedding Checklist

Mr. & Mrs. ____________m

Wedding Date: Wedding Time:

The Bridal Party

Maid of Honor: Best Man:

Bridesmaid: Groomsman:

Flower Girl: Ring Bearer:

Ushers:

Program Person:

Book Venues & Vendors

__ Clergy:

__ Wedding Planner/Coordinator:

__ Ceremony Venue/Church:

__ Rehearsal Venue/Church:

__ Rehearsal Dinner Location:

__ Reception Venue:

__ Photographer:

__ Videographer:

__ Cake:

__ Caterer:

__ Florist:

__ Entertainment:

DJ/Band: Photobooth: Other:

__ Transportation (limo, party bus):

__ Wedding Night Hotel:

__ Honeymoon:

Bridal Party Apparel:

Bride:

__ Wedding Gown

__ Veil or Headpiece (tiara, flower, etc…)

__ Shoes

__ Jewelry (earrings, necklace, bracelets, etc…)

__ Hair

__ Nails (manicure, pedicure)

__ Make-Up (professional or DIY)

__ Gown Undergarments (lingerie, corset, spanks, etc…)

__ Garter & Toss Garter

__ Gown Alterations

__ Gown Preservation

__ Rehearsal Dinner Outfit

__ Send Off Outfit

__ Lingerie

Bridesmaids:

__ Bridesmaid Dresses

__ Shoes

__ Jewelry (earrings, necklace, bracelets, etc…)

__ Hair

__ Nails

__ Make-Up (professional or DIY)

Groom & Groomsmen:

__ Groom’s Tux

__ Groomsmen’s Tux

__ Shoes

__ Tie or Bow Tie

__ Vest or Suspenders

__ Pocket Square

__ Groom Going Away Outfit

Flower Girl:

__ Dress

__ Shoes

__ Hair

__ Hair Accessory (tiara, flower, bow, ribbon, etc…)

__ Flower Basket

__ Flower Petals

Ring Bearer:

__ Outfit

__ Shoes

__ Ring Pillow

Ushers, Program Person, Parents of the Bride and Groom, Wedding Coordinator & Wedding Clergy - You can suggest a specific color scheme for them to wear so they match the bridal party

Rings:

__ Engagement Ring

__ Bride’s Wedding Band

__ Groom’s Wedding Band

__ Engraving

__ Soldering Engagement & Wedding Ring

Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner:

__ Rehearsal Date & Time:

__ Rehearsal Location

__ Rehearsal Dinner Location

__ Table & Chairs

__ Table Cloths

__ Plates

__ Utensils

__ Napkins

__ Table Decorations

__ Food & Beverages - Caterer, Restaurant or DIY

__ Dinner Plan – sides, main coarse

__ Desserts

__ Beverages

__ Champagne for Toast

__ Sound System for Music

__ White Dress for Bride

__ Bring Bridal Party Gifts

__ Other:

Ceremony:

__ Ceremony Venue/Church Location:

__ Ceremony Venue/Church Location Deposit

__ Ceremony Venue/Church Location Fee

__ Ceremony Time:

__ Clergy

__ Unity (sand, candles, paint, plant, braid, etc…)

__ Unity Table & Table Cloth

__ Alter

__ Alter Decorations

__ Chairs/Pews

__ Chair/Pew Decorations

__ Aisle Decorations

__ Aisle Runner

__ Wedding Programs

__ Program Table & Decorations

__ Guest Book & Pen/Marker

__ Program Person/Greeter

__ Ushers

__ Microphone: Clergy, Bride & Groom vows

__ Ceremony Song Playlist (see music below)

__ Sound System or Live Music

__ Other:

Reception:

__ Reception Venue Location:

__ Reception Venue Location Deposit

__ Reception Venue Location Fee

__ Reception Times:

__ Cocktail Hour/Appetizers Time:

__ Dinner Time:

__ Send Off Time:

__ Parking

__ Seating Chart

__ Table Numbers

__ Tables & Chairs

__ Table Cloths

__ Chair Decorations

__ Centerpieces

__ Table Runner

__ Gift Table & Decorations

__ Wedding Card Box

__ Cake Table

__ Food Tables

__ Food & Beverages:

__ Caterer or DIY

__ Bartender or Self Serve (beer cans, keg, dispensers)

__ Food List:

__ Appetizers

__ Sides

__ Main Dish

__ Dinner Rolls

__ Vegetarian Alternative – Salad

__ Dessert or Candy Table

__ Plates

__ Utensils

__ Napkins

__ Beverages:

__ Beverages: Water, Tea, Lemonade, Soda, Punch

__ Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Champagne, Mixed Drinks, Open Bar, Cash Bar

__ Beverage Dispenser

__ Coolers or Tubs

__ Ice

__ Cups/Glassware

__ Bartender

__ Bar

__ Bride & Groom Toasting Glasses

__ Toasting Beverage: Champagne, Wine, Sparkling Grape Juice

__ Toast given by:

__ Cake:

__ Wedding Cake

__ Groom’s Cake

__ Cake Topper

__ Cake Decorations

__ Cake Knife

__ Cake Plates

__ Forks

__ Cake Servers & Cutters:

__ Cake Baker:

__ Entertainment:

__ Dance Floor

__ Lights – dim the lights, strobe lights, disco lights, etc…

__ DJ, Live Band or DIY DJ

__ Photo Booth

__ Video Booth

__ Slideshow

__ Bonfire

__ Date Jar or Advice Jar

__ Games - Jumbo Jenga, Corn Hole, Shoe Game, Photo Scavenger Hunt, etc...

__ Special Moments Song Playlist (see music below)

__ Send Off Item – sparklers, bird seed, rose petals, bubbles, glow sticks

__ Clean Up Team or Pay to Clean Up

__ Other:

Flowers:

Decide if you want Real or Artificial Flowers

__ Florist:

__ Bride’s Bouquet

__ Bridesmaids Bouquet

__ Boutonnieres – Groom, Groomsmen, Clergy, Fathers

__ Corsage or Brooch for Mother’s and/or Grandmothers

__ Ceremony

__ Aisle Decoration

__ Alter Decoration

__ Flower Girl Petals

__ Reception

__ Centerpieces

__ Throw Bouquet

__ Other:

Photos & Video

You will want photos/video of Bride & Groom getting ready, the Ceremony & Reception

__ Engagement Photos

__ Wedding Photographer:

__ Wedding Videographer:

__ Photographer Photo List

__ Photobook, Photo Album and/or Pictures set up

__ Slideshow of Bride & Groom

__ Other:

Music:

Music usually plays before the ceremony, during cocktail hour, dinner & dancing.

Also the ceremony & special moments have specific songs picked out by the Bride & Groom.

__ Type of Music

__ DJ or Live Band or

__ DIY DJ:

__ Speaker System

__ Microphone

__ I-pod/Computer

__ Music/Organized Playlists

__ Back-up Playlist

__ Person to Announce/Monitor System

__ Bridal Party Name List to Announce

__ Ceremony/Special Moment Song List:

__ Prelude Songs

__ Bridal Party Entrance Song

__ Bride Entrance Song

__ Unity Song

__ Exit Song

__ Wedding Party Entrance Song

__ First Dance Song

__ Father-Daughter Dance Song

__ Mother-Son Dance Song

__ Cake Cutting Song

__ Bouquet Toss Song

__ Garter Toss Song

__ Send Off Song

__ Other:

Gifts & Favors:

__ Asking Bridesmaid Gift

__ Asking Groomsmen Gift

__ Bridal Party Gifts

__ Bridesmaids

__ Groomsmen

__ Flower Girl

__ Ring Bearer

__ Ushers

__ Groom’s Gift from Bride

__ Bride’s Gift from Groom

__ Parent’s of the Bride Gift

__ Parent’s of the Groom Gift

__ Guest Favors

__ Other:

Stationary:

__ Create Guest List

__ Save the Dates

__ Wedding Invitations

__ RSVP Cards

__ RSVP Envelope & Postage

__ Hotel Accommodations/Registry Information/Map & Directions Card

__ Envelopes

__ Postage

__ Address Labels

__ Return Address Labels or Calligraphy Stamp

__ Newspaper Announcement

__ Wedding Programs

__ Seating Chart

__ Seating Numbers

__ Thank You Cards

__ Party Invitations:

__ Engagement Party Invitation

__ Bachelor Party Invitation

__ Bachelorette Party Invitation

__ Bridal Shower Invitation

__ Rehearsal Dinner Invitation

__ Other:

Miscellaneous:

__ Marriage License (valid for 60 days)

__ Create Wedding Registry

__ Wedding Website

__ Engagement Party

__ Bridal Shower

__ Bachelorette Party Date:

__ Bachelor Party Date:

__ Hotel Accommodations for Guest

__ Transportation – for guest to hotel or limo for bridal party

__ Night of Hotel for Bride & Groom

__ Book Honeymoon

__ Location

__ Transportation

__ Other:

Afterwards:

__ Turn in Marriage License (valid for 60 days)

__ Return Groom’s Tux

__ Clean/Preserve Gown

__ Preserve Bouquet

__ Send Thank You Cards

__ Change Name:

__ Social Security Card

__ Driver’s License

__ Insurance – car & health

__ Bills

__ Social Media

__ Other:

NOTE: This is just a guideline to help with your wedding. Every wedding is unique and every couple will want different things to better suit them. Check off what you have completed, mark through what you are not interested in and fill in the names of business you decide on and your bridal party. Congratulations and Best of Luck as you begin this new journey together as Mr. & Mrs.!

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