How To Organize Your Wedding On A Budget by Christina Fox - HTML preview

Use this checklist to keep track of the important things!

Checklist and Notes

Use this checklist to make sure you have your bases covered before your big day.  Use the spaces provided below each to make any notes, jot down phone numbers, compare pricing, etc.

•    Pick a date:  ____________________________________
•  Announce your engagement in the local paper.  Decide how it will be worded
•  Pick your attendants

Bridesmaids        _Groomsmen

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•  Choose your colors
•  Choose a location for the ceremony
•  Choose a location for the reception
•  Choose your gown and veil
•  Choose your bridesmaid’s and groomsmen’s attire
•  Arrange for fittings and alterations if needed
•  Decide on a honeymoon
•  Begin registering with bridal registries
•  Select invitations – Decide on wording
•  What food will you serve?  Will it be catered?
•  What beverages will you serve
•  Find a photographer
•  Find a videographer
•  DJ/Band for the reception
•  Ceremony music
•  Choose and order wedding rings
•  Decide on reception decorations

• Select your table decorations

• Make/order table decorations
•  Select attendant flowers

               Item        # Needed

* Bridal bouquet      ________

* Bridesmaids     ________

* Groom’s Flower    ________

* Groomsmen     ________

* Flower Girl      ________

* Ring Bearer     ________

* Corsages     

   Moms’     ________

   Grandmas’    ________

   Wedding assistants’  ________

•  Make/order attendant flowers
•  Select flowers and decorations for the ceremony
•  Complete the guest list
•  Make honeymoon reservations
•  Confirm dates and times with all involved in the wedding
•  Decide on transportation after the ceremony

• Decide on the wedding cake

• Make/order wedding cake
•  Make/Order invitations
•  Address and mail invitations
•  Get your marriage license

          Contact hotels for out-of-town guest accommodations

• Buy/make bridal party gifts

• Make/print wedding programs
•  Arrange for a final fitting of your gown

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