Printable Wedding Checklist
Budget Checklist
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Budget |
Est.cost |
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Budget |
Est.cost |
| Stationery |
$________ |
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Wedding Parties |
$________ |
________ |
| Invitations |
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Bridal Luncheon |
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| Announcements |
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Rehearsal Dinner |
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| Thank you Notes |
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Out-of-town Guests |
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| Reply Cards |
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| At-home Card |
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Fees |
$________ |
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| Monogrammed Napkins |
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Church/Synagogue |
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| Matches |
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Officiant |
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Assistants
(cantors, altar boys) |
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| Photography |
$________ |
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Formal Portraits
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Gifts |
$________ |
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Engagement
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Maid of Honor |
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Wedding
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Best Man |
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| Wedding Album |
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Bridesmaids |
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| Parent’s Album |
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Groomsmen |
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| Extra Prints |
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Other |
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| Videography |
$________ |
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Flowers |
$________ |
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At Ceremony |
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| Reception |
$________ |
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Bridal Bouquet |
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| Food |
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Attendants’ |
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| Beverage |
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(male, female) |
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| Wedding Cake |
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Mothers’ Corsages |
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| Groom’s Cake |
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Reception |
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| Gratuities and Taxes |
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| Valet Parking |
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Miscellaneous |
$________ |
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| Officer |
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Bird Seed Bags |
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Hotel Accommodations |
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| Music |
$________ |
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(for out-of-town guests) |
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| Wedding |
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| Reception |
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Honeymoon |
$________ |
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| Soloist |
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Transportation |
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Accommodations |
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| Bridal Attire |
$________ |
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Daily Allowance |
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| Dress |
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| Headpiece and Veil |
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Wedding Consultant |
$________ |
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| Undergarments |
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| Jewelry Shoes |
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Transportation |
$________ |
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| Trousseau Garter |
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Limousines |
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| Preservation-Gown |
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Carriage, etc |
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| Hair Stylist |
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Parking |
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| Nails |
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Total Budget |
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Total Est. Cost |
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Typical Breakdown of Wedding Expenses |
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Reception Costs |
30% |
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Clothes and Gifts |
30% |
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Ceremony Costs |
11% |
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Photography |
11% |
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Invitations & Stationery |
6% |
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Miscellaneous |
12% |
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Important Numbers
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Contact Person |
Phone |
Address |
| Wedding Consultant |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Clergyman/Church |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Bridal Gown Retailer |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Formalwear Retailer |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Florist |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Baker |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Caterer |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Reception Site |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Photographer |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Videographer |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Reception Musician |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Ceremony Musician |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Invitation Printer |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Limousine/Carriage Renter |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Bridal Registry Consultant |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Travel Agent |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
| Other |
______________________ |
______________________ |
______________________ |
Bridal Registry
| FINE CHINA |
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FINE CRYSTAL |
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FLATWARE |
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| Manufacturer |
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Manufacturer |
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Manufacturer |
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| Pattern |
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Pattern |
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Pattern |
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| Service for |
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Service for |
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Service for |
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Qty. Rec. |
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Qty. Rec. |
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Qty. Rec. |
| Dinner Plate |
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Water Goblet |
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Dinner Knife |
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| Salad Plate |
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White Wine |
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Steak Knife |
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| Bread & Butter Plate |
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Red Wine |
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Butter Knife |
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| Cup/Saucer |
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Champagne Flute |
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Dinner Fork |
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| Soup/Cereal Bowl |
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Champagne Saucer |
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Salad Fork |
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| Fruit Bowl |
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Cordial |
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Soup Spoon |
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| Platter(small) |
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Highball |
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Teaspoon |
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| Platter(large) |
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Old Fashioned |
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Demitasse Spoon |
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| Sugar/Creamer |
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Brandy |
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Serving Fork |
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| Coffee/Teapot |
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Sherry |
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Gravy Ladle |
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| Gravy Boat |
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Juice |
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Cake Knife |
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| Salt & Pepper Shakers |
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Iced Beverage |
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Pastry Server |
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| Vegetable(open) |
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Pilsner |
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Carving Set |
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| Vegetable(covered) |
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Other: |
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Salad Tongs |
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| Mug |
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Wedding Checklist
Three to Twelve Months Before Wedding
- Determine budget with parents
- Type of wedding (very formal, formal, semi-formal)
- Date, time and place for ceremony
- Visit officiating clergy for consultation
- Choose bridal consultant if desired
- Type of reception
- Reserve facility for reception
- Wedding dress
- Bridal attendants
- Attendants’ dresses and mothers’ gowns
- Guest list
- Wedding invitations and announcements
- Thank you and personal stationery
- Choose photographer and videographer
- Registry for gifts - china, silver, crystal patterns
- Buy a wedding album, gift and guest record file
- Find a new home and plan furnishings
- Start your make-up lessons, skin care, hairstyling program
- Start workout program with personal trainer
- Ceremony and reception music
- Order flowers
- Make appointment for pre-marital examination
- Consult caterer
- Discuss honeymoon with groom
Two Months Before Wedding
- Check state requirements for marriage license
- Order wedding and groom cake
- Address invitations
- Arrange for display of gifts
- Wedding gown fittings
- Attendants’ gown fittings
- Shop for trousseau
- Coordinate mens’ formalwear attire
- Select attendants’ and grooms’ gifts
One Month Before Wedding
- Mail invitations
- Set appointment to have make-up and hairstyling for portrait
- Check groom on wedding ring(s)
- Final fitting of wedding dress and all gowns
- Have wedding portrait taken
- Send portrait to newspapers
- Complete arrangements for reception
- Arrange transportation and accommodations for out-of-town guests
- Arrange for moving (if necessary)
- Arrange for party rental equipment
- Arrange transportation to ceremony and reception
- Arrange for your joint or new checking accounts
- Have all charge accounts changed
- Acknowledge each gift as it arrives
- Arrange for insurance on wedding gifts
- Arrange for yoga class to help with stress from the above
Two Weeks to One Day Before Wedding Day
- Arrange final seating for the reception
- Check all gowns and accessories
- Complete trousseau
- Arrange going away clothes
- Arrange for rehearsal
- Give caterer final estimate of attendance at reception
- Discuss specific shots with photographer
- Finish addressing announcements
- Present gifts at and attend bridesmaids’ luncheon
- Arrange any last minute transportation
- Put all wedding clothes in one place
- Arrange wedding day time schedule
- Get lots of beauty rest
Wedding Day
- Relax - Have a leisurely breakfast
- Take time to bathe and dress leisurely
- Make-up by an artist, manicure, hair styled
- Leave all details to those responsible
- This is your day - Enjoy!
Groom’s Checklist
THREE TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
- Buy engagement ring
- Choose best man and ushers (one usher per 40 guests)
- Furnish family guest list to fiancée
- Order bride’s flowers
- Order mother’s flowers
- Plan correct formal attire with fiancée and groomsmen
TWO MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING
- Select your wardrobe for honeymoon
- Select wedding rings with fiancée
- Choose gifts for ushers and best man
- Plan honeymoon with fiancée
- Select bride’s gift
ONE MONTH BEFORE WEDDING
- Arrange all needed insurance
- Arrange lodging and transportation for out-of-town guests
- Have medical examination and blood test
TWO WEEKS TO ONE DAY BEFORE WEDDING DAY
- Get marriage license
- Arrange for clergyman’s fee
- Plan bachelor dinner or party with best man
- Best Man’s Checklist
- Take charge of ushers
- Be responsible for wedding rings
- Be responsible for clergyman’s fee
- Be responsible for license
- Check on all travel arrangements for honeymoon
- Prepare to toast bride and groom
Best Man s Checklist
- Take charge of ushers
- Be responsible for wedding rings
- Be responsible for clergyman’s fee
- Be responsible for license
- Check on all travel arrangements for honeymoon
- Prepare to toast bride and groom
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Wedding Checklists 
