Thursday, December 18, 2008

Wedding Planner Checklist Part I

Once you've settled on the date of your wedding, you will need to start planning for the big day. The best way is to get a general idea of what to do by having a checklist of the things you need to do. It's better to break it down by time line and categories to get a clearer picture.

Here is a guideline to help you plan the best day ever!

8-12 months before the wedding :
1. Meet the parents.
2. Decide the theme of your wedding.
3. Agree on the budget and decide how to split the bill.
4. Start on your guestlist.
5. Begin shopping for wedding vendors like the florists, caterers, photographers and musicians.
6. Assemble the bridal party.

6 months before the wedding :
1. Reserve the wedding venues.
2. Confirm the vendors and pay the required deposits.
3. Start shopping for the bridal party attire.
4. Take wedding photographs for bride and groom.
5. Shop for wedding bands.
6. Plan for the honeymoon.
7. Design the wedding invitations.

3 months before the wedding :
1. Decide on the wedding favours.
2. Finalise wedding invitations and guest list.
3. Book makeup artist and hairstylist.
4. Pick out the music to fit your ceremony and reception.
5. Get friends to help out as ushers, emcees, guest registrars, drivers and others.
6. Mail wedding invites.

If you've passed the timeline and your wedding day is impending, not to worry. Just readjust the timeline, and also check out our Part II post to catch up on the planning for your wedding.

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