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realweddings.ca 67 wedding planner checklist 2 months PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ○ Arrange for a menu tasting at the venue and/or with caterer ○ Confirm where both of you are getting ready on the day of the wedding ○ Confirm how many speeches you want at the reception ○ Select and ask those who will speak at your reception ○ Work with your wedding planner on creating a wedding- day schedule ○ Schedule a gown fitting ○ Schedule a hair consultation ○ Schedule makeup consultations ○ Buy wedding gifts for your future spouse ○ Mail invitations to in-town guests (to arrive 6 to 8 weeks before wedding) ○ Plan your ceremony and consult with your wedding officiant ○ Make doctor's appointments for any inoculations that may be required for honeymoon travel 1 month PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ○ Update your guest list as RSVPs come back ○ Mail thank-you cards as gifts come in and update your records ○ Order alcohol if it is not provided by the venue or caterers ○ Invite guests to rehearsal and rehearsal dinner ○ Purchase a guest register book ○ Schedule a gown fitting ○ Final formal-wear fitting for the groom and groomsmen ○ Finalize music selections for ceremony ○ Finalize music selections for reception ○ Make arrangements for legal name change ○ Finalize your honeymoon arrangements ○ Purchase travel and medical insurance for your honeymoon ○ Select and plan ceremony programs and have them designed 3 WeeKs PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ○ Meet with wedding officiant to plan ceremony details ○ Print ceremony programs ○ Finalize details with photographer and videographer ○ Finalize order details with your florist ○ Finalize music selection with the musicians ○ Prepare gift bags for out-of-town guests ○ Begin working on the reception-seating plan 2 WeeKs PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ○ Contact your emcee to plan and review details ○ Continue working with your event planner on the details for the wedding ○ Finalize arrangements and payments for all hired suppliers ○ Contact your wedding planner or contact person for the ceremony to review ceremony requirements ○ Create a list of names of specific people you want photos to be taken of on the day of the wedding 1 WeeK PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ○ Pick up your wedding dress ○ Confirm final details and numbers with caterer or reception venue ○ Pack clothes for your wedding night and honeymoon ○ Email a guest list to your planner and venue (sorted by last name and table numbers) ○ Prepare tip and payment envelopes for vendors ○ Complete the reception seating plan (chart and seating cards) ○ Print seating chart and place cards ○ Confirm who will return rentals after the wedding ○ Confirm who will be in charge of envelopes at the wedding ○ Confirm who will transport gifts and where the gifts will go at the end of the evening ○ Continue writing and mailing thank-you cards 2 DaYs PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ○ Deliver out-of-town gift bags to hotel(s) ○ Ceremony rehearsal ○ Give marriage license to wedding officiant at the rehearsal ○ Bring guest book, favours, all payments, seating chart and place cards to your wedding planner or venue ○ Hold your rehearsal dinner 1 DaY PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING Date: ○ Have groom and groomsmen pick up their attire ○ Have a manicure, pedicure and a relaxing massage the night PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING ○ Check that you have everything packed (don't forget the rings!) ○ Review the wedding-day schedule with your bridal party and emcee ○ Have a nice light dinner ○ Try to relax and get some sleep! on YoUR WeDDing DaY ○ Have breakfast ○ Follow your wedding-day schedule as closely as possible ○ Relax, enjoy yourselves and have fun!