Your Essential Guide to Planning the Perfect Wedding 

Set a Budget
Create a Guest List
Select a Wedding Date
Prenuptial Agreement
Choose a Wedding Theme/Style
Hire a Wedding Planner
Book a Venue
Research Marriage License Requirements
Create a Wedding Website
Establish a Wedding Hashtag
Select Color Palette
Prepare a Wedding Binder
Visit Bridal Shows
Set Up a Wedding Email Address
Take Engagement Photos
Announce Engagement
Send Save-the-Dates
Book a Photographer
Book a Videographer
Book an Officiant
Book a Caterer
Book a Florist
Hire a DJ/Band
Plan Engagement Party
Compile Wedding Inspiration Boards
Choose Bridesmaids/Groomsmen
Arrange Bridesmaids’ Dresses
Order Groomsmen Attire
Select Mother of the Bride Dress
Select Mother of the Groom Dress
Plan Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
Research Wedding Insurance
Create a Wedding Day Timeline
Hire a Day-of Coordinator

Shop for Wedding Dress
Schedule Dress Fittings
Choose Wedding Shoes
Select Wedding Jewelry
Purchase Wedding Veil/Headpiece
Choose Groom's Attire
Schedule Groom's Fittings
Plan Bridal Hair and Makeup
Book Hair and Makeup Artists
Trial Run for Hair and Makeup
Select Wedding Perfume
Arrange Wedding Attire for Kids
Purchase Wedding Lingerie
Schedule Manicure/Pedicure
Plan for Groom’s Haircut

Select Invitation Design
Order Invitations
Order Thank You Cards
Purchase Postage Stamps
Mail Invitations
Track RSVPs
Create Seating Chart
Order Ceremony Programs
Order Menus
Order Place Cards
Order Table Numbers

Select Ceremony Music
Decide on Vows
Plan Ceremony Decor
Choose Ring Bearer/Flower Girl
Order Wedding Rings
Organize Rehearsal Ceremony
Create Ceremony Script
Book Transportation for Ceremony
Arrange for Ceremony Readings

Choose Reception Music
Select Reception Decor
Create Reception Playlist
Arrange Seating Plan
Select Cake Design
Book a Baker for Wedding Cake
Plan Menu with Caterer
Hire Lighting Specialist
Plan Cocktail Hour
Arrange for Bartenders
Plan Special Dances
Decide on Toasts
Choose Wedding Favors
Plan Exit Strategy
Book a Photo Booth

Confirm Vendor Bookings
Create Packing List for Wedding Day
Prepare Vendor Payment Plans
Collect Wedding Attire
Confirm Delivery of Rentals
Check Weather Forecast
Prepare Wedding Emergency Kit
Finalize Guest Count
Create a Do Not Play Music List
Coordinate Vendor Arrival Times
Schedule Wedding Rehearsal
Prepare Speeches/Toasts
Confirm Honeymoon Plans
Schedule Departure Transportation
Prepare Gifts for Bridal Party
Coordinate Hotel Accommodations
Arrange Babysitting for Guests’ Children

Have a Healthy Breakfast
Start Getting Ready Early
Assign Someone to Oversee Vendors
Ensure All Payments are Ready
Delegate Someone for Last-Minute Errands
Prepare a Snack for Pre-Ceremony
Confirm Rings are Packed
Bring Marriage License
Review Final Timeline with Bridal Party
Enjoy a Private Moment Before Ceremony

Preserve Wedding Attire
Send Thank You Notes
Return Rentals
Leave Vendor Reviews
Update Social Media Status
Upload Wedding Photos
Create Wedding Album
Frame Wedding Portraits
Store Wedding Decor
Donate or Sell Unused Items
Ensure Vendor Payments are Completed
Write Wedding Reflection

Confirm Honeymoon Reservations
Arrange for Passport/Visa
Plan Honeymoon Activities
Create Packing List for Honeymoon
Arrange for House/Pet Sitting
Exchange Currency if Necessary
Book Travel Insurance

Plan a Post-Wedding Brunch
Spend Time with Out-of-Town Guests
Schedule a Spa Day
Reflect on the Wedding Day Together
Write Down Wedding Memories
Create a Scrapbook of Wedding Keepsakes
Plan Monthly Date Nights
Discuss Future Goals Together

Create Name Change Plan
Update Legal Documents
Update Beneficiaries on Accounts
Plan First Anniversary Celebration
Review Budget and Savings Post-Wedding
Set Up a Joint Bank Account
Compile Wedding Video
Create Custom Thank You Gifts for Vendors
Check in with Guests for Feedback

Secure Photos and Videos in Cloud Storage
Host a Small Gathering to Share Wedding Media
Establish Regular Couple Check-Ins
Celebrate Achievements in Planning and Partnership