{"id":14839,"date":"2015-02-06T07:43:48","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T12:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=14839"},"modified":"2019-04-15T02:30:57","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T06:30:57","slug":"12-month-wedding-planning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/12-month-wedding-planning-checklist","title":{"rendered":"12 Month Wedding Planning Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Month by Month Wedding Planning Checklist<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15954\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36.png\" alt=\"month by month wedding checklist\" width=\"869\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36.png 944w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-800x583.png 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-768x560.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-500x364.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-672x490.png 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15954\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36.png\" alt=\"month by month wedding checklist\" width=\"869\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36.png 944w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-800x583.png 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-768x560.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-500x364.png 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screenshot-2014-12-30-07.51.36-672x490.png 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once the excitement from getting engaged simmers down a bit, it&#8217;s time to start planning the wedding! A solid wedding checklist is a godsend in such situations, so check out the following list and keep it with you as you plan your big day!<\/p>\n<h3>12 Months Prior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Announce your engagement to friends and family and plan your engagement party<\/li>\n<li>Plan an announcement for your local paper<\/li>\n<li>Devise a budget<\/li>\n<li>Hire a wedding planner or purchase wedding planning software if desired<\/li>\n<li>Choose a wedding date&#8211;have a few dates in mind in case your chosen venue is booked on your first choice<\/li>\n<li>Choose a location and reserve your ceremony\/reception sites<\/li>\n<li>Start on the guest list and compile addresses<\/li>\n<li>Decide on a bridal party, including Maid of Honor and Best Man<\/li>\n<li>Start shopping for your wedding gown<\/li>\n<li>Attend a local bridal show for inspiration. Bring a pen and paper!<\/li>\n<li>Purchase a wedding organizer or wedding calendar to help you keep track of fittings and other important dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Six to Nine Months Prior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Research and choose multiple bridal registries<\/li>\n<li>Order your wedding gown and purchase the undergarments you&#8217;re going to wear with it&#8211;bring these to your fittings<\/li>\n<li>Order bridal accessories, such as shoes, veil and gloves<\/li>\n<li>Start shopping for bridesmaid dresses<\/li>\n<li>Find an officiant<\/li>\n<li>Research local vendors and book musicians, wedding band or DJ, florist, caterer, photographer and videographer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Four to Six Months Prior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Select and order your wedding invites, invitation envelopes and thank-you cards<\/li>\n<li>Hire a calligrapher if desired<\/li>\n<li>Select and purchase wedding favors and wedding favor accessories<\/li>\n<li>Purchase ceremony and reception accessories you need, such as a unity candle, aisle runner, vases, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Start researching wedding cake ideas and local bakeries<\/li>\n<li>Book your honeymoon and verify what travel documents you need<\/li>\n<li>Book a room for your wedding night<\/li>\n<li>Book hotel rooms\/other accommodations for out-of-town guests<\/li>\n<li>Finalize the guest list and send save-the-date cards<\/li>\n<li>Print directions to rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and hotel\u00a0for guests<\/li>\n<li>Make a list of area information and attractions for out-of-town guests<\/li>\n<li>Reserve transportation for you and your wedding party as well as bus or trolley if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Two to Four Months Prior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Find out your state&#8217;s marriage license requirements and get blood tests if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Order tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen<\/li>\n<li>Meet with the caterer to discuss menu options and bar\/liquor needs<\/li>\n<li>Meet with your officiant to discuss vows and other ceremony wording\/details<\/li>\n<li>Order your wedding cake<\/li>\n<li>Choose wedding readings<\/li>\n<li>Buy thank-you gifts for attendants, ring bearer and flower girl<\/li>\n<li>Purchase a gift for your groom<\/li>\n<li>Select and purchase wedding rings<\/li>\n<li>Choose a rehearsal dinner location<\/li>\n<li>Contact party rental companies regarding tents, arches, tables, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Book other specialty services if applicable&#8211;photo booth, ice sculptures, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase luggage and other honeymoon travel necessities<\/li>\n<li>Order\/renew passports if applicable<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a dentist appointment if you want your teeth cleaned\/whitened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>One to Two Months Prior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Mail invitations at least eight weeks before wedding date<\/li>\n<li>Complete name-change documents if applicable<\/li>\n<li>Fill out change of address form, if applicable<\/li>\n<li>Print ceremony programs<\/li>\n<li>Purchase a guest book, pen, other wedding accessories such as toasting glasses, ring pillow, cake knife<\/li>\n<li>Keep your wedding website updated with details and directions<\/li>\n<li>Choose hair and makeup stylists and schedule trials; book wedding day hair and makeup appointments<\/li>\n<li>Review insurance information with your groom to find out what requires updating once you&#8217;re legally wed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Two Weeks to One Month Prior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a seating chart for the reception, make table numbers and place cards<\/li>\n<li>Contact your caterer with the final guest count<\/li>\n<li>Print out an event timeline for your wedding party and vendors, and include all contact info<\/li>\n<li>Meet with your photographer to finalize your wedding shot list<\/li>\n<li>Contact your florist to confirm the final order<\/li>\n<li>Finalize ceremony and reception music with your wedding band\/DJ<\/li>\n<li>Confirm lodging for out-of-town guests<\/li>\n<li>Plan a wedding announcement in your local paper<\/li>\n<li>Plan a bridal luncheon or dinner with\u00a0the bridesmaids<\/li>\n<li>Pick up wedding bands and ensure the fit<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a final dress fitting<\/li>\n<li>Apply for your marriage license<\/li>\n<li>Write rehearsal dinner toasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>One Week Prior<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Write out final checks to wedding vendors, place them in envelopes and have your wedding coordinator distribute them at the wedding<\/li>\n<li>Pick up your wedding gown and marriage license<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the limo or other travel arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Have your post office hold your mail, if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Treat yourself to a spa day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Day Before<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome out-of-town guests<\/li>\n<li>Go for a walk or take a yoga class<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a hair appointment before the rehearsal dinner<\/li>\n<li>Attend and enjoy the rehearsal!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Big Day<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wake up early and perform some easy exercises or go for a walk<\/li>\n<li>Set aside time to present bridal party\/family with gifts<\/li>\n<li>Eat a big, healthy breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy this magical, special, wonderful day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"zemanta-related-title\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Related articles<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0; 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