Finally, you have reached the most important and exciting phase of your wedding planning. With just 4 weeks until the big day, it is time to make sure all arrangements are in place, all bookings are confirmed and the fine details in place.
Wedding Checklist: 4 weeks to go!
– Submit your application for your marriage license.
– Arrange a final fitting for your wedding dress. Take your chief bridesmaid along with you, particularly if you will need some help with your dress on the day.
– Confirm with your attendants (bride’s and groom’s) that they have all the attire and accessories, know their duties and the schedule for the day.
– Confirm details with all your vendors – caterers, florists, baker etc.
– Write and print out your wedding program.
– If you have out-of-town guests coming, make up some welcome baskets or bags for them.
– If you will be living elsewhere after your wedding, send change of address information to the post office.
– Write out you’re thank you cards for wedding gifts as you receive them.
– If any guests have not yet confirmed, ask your mother or chief bridesmaid to contact them.
Wedding Checklist: One to Two Weeks Ahead
– Organize your seating plan and write your place cards.
– Confirm the final guest numbers with your caterer and confirm any last minute details.
– Prepare the wedding toasts for your rehearsal dinner and the reception.
– Break in your wedding shoes by wearing them around the house and on carpeted floors.
– Arrange for someone to come in and take care of any houseplants/pets while you are away on honeymoon.
– Collect your wedding dress.
– Have fun at your hen/bachelorette/stag/bachelor parties.
– Give your family your travel information and contact numbers in case they need to contact you.
– Make the final revisions to your seating plan.
Wedding Checklist: The Day before Your Wedding
– Take some time out to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends.
– Delegate responsibilities to members of your wedding party including whole will hand out the buttonholes and corsages, greet the guests and check on vendors/suppliers.
– Confirm your wedding transportation booking.
– Get some pre-wedding pampering with a manicure.
– Give your wedding party their gifts.
– Attend your ceremony rehearsal.
– Enjoy your rehearsal dinner.
Wedding Checklist: Day of the Wedding
– Present your parents with their thank you gifts.
– Enjoy your wedding day and all your hard work!
