Wedding Planning Checklist – Free Download!
There are SO many things that go into planning a wedding. When I got married a few years ago, I was so overwhelmed and it was one of those things where I felt like I didnโt even know what I didnโt know. I personally am checklist person, my mind works in bullet points and visual plans. I actually made this wedding planning checklist for myself when I married my husband! And now Iโm sharing it with you!
There will definitely be things on this checklist that you donโt need to worry about, and Iโm sure youโll also have things that arenโt on my list! The most important part of a checklist like this is deciding what takes priority. I recommend going through this list and marking the top 3 things that are important to you. Take care of those 3 things first! Then you can move on to the next 3 items, and so on and so forth. If you look at this list without those priorities in your mind, itโs gonna be real overwhelming. Start simple. Start with 3.
This is also a great strategy to spend your wedding day budget wisely too. By purchasing your top 3 priorities first, you make sure that thereโs enough money to make your top 3 wishes come true! Just go as far as you can with the rule of 3s. Then, after all is said and done, anything left on the list that you didnโt get to or didnโt have the budget for is at least something that wasnโt a huge priority.
Enjoy! And donโt forget to download your own printable version at the bottom!
My Wedding Planning Checklist
Vendors
โข Venue
โข Wedding Planner
โข Photographer
โข Catering
โข Bakery
โข Band/DJ/ Entertainment
โข Nails
โข Hair stylist
โข Makeup artist
โข Menswear
โข Officiant
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Clothes
โข Wedding Dress
โข Shoes
โข Jewelry
โข Engagement photos dress
โข Exit/Luncheon dress
โข Seamstress
โข Lingerie
โข Shapewear
โข Hubโs Suit
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Photography
โข Schedule engagements
โข Schedule Bridals
โข Schedule First Look
โข Boudoir
โข Order prints and canvases
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Beauty
โข Hair piece/veil
โข Lash extensions
โข Waxing
โข Tanning (not spray tan or tan lotion! I mean actual tanning beds, or spending time tanning outside)
โข Teeth whitening
โข Nails
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Flowers
โข Bride bouquet
โข Groom boutonniere
โข Bridesmaids bouquets
โข Groomsmen boutonniere
โข Parent/grandparents boutonniere
โข Centerpieces
โข Backdrop/Archway
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Food
โข Wedding Cake
โข Luncheon/Rehearsal dinner
โข Reception snacks
โข Liquor
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Bridal Party
โข Groomsmen attire
โข Bridesmaid dresses
โข Maid of Honor dress
โข Parentโs outfits
โข Lodging
โข Accessories
โข Gift
โข Cute way to ask them
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Decorations
โข Centerpieces
โข Lights
โข Guest book
โข Parking signs
โข Leaving sparklers
โข Welcome sign
โข Chair decor
โข Aisle decor
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Stationary
โข Save the Dates
โข Ceremony invite
โข Reception invite
โข Bridal shower invite
โข Bachelorette/Bachelor party invite
โข Thank you notes
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Music
โข Equipment (if venue doesnโt provide)
โข Playlist
โข Special dance songs
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Logistics
โข Birth control
โข First home
โข Joint bank account
โข Name change
โข Marriage license
โข Ceremony appointment
โข Dress preservation
โข Registry
โข Passport (if eloping or going out of the country for your honeymoon)
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Other
โข Hubโs wedding band
โข Dance lessons
โข Wedding favors
โข Wedding website
โข Gift for husband
โข Honeymoon
โข Plan bridal shower
โข Plan bachelorette/ bachelor parties
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Additional items on my to-do list
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I hope this list helps you on your way to having the wedding of your dreams (and marrying the spouse of your dreams!) Did I leave anything out? Let me know in the comments below! โ
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Such creative ideas here! We’ve had couples request luxury cars decorated with florals, and it really elevates the whole look of the wedding. Thanks for the inspiration!
This wedding planning checklist is a lifesaver! So detailed and easy to follow perfect for stress-free wedding prep.
Hi, thank you so much for making this and sharing it. It’s super helpful.
Hi! super helpful list but there is a spelling error!! its additional, you have it as additonal. better late than never to catch it!
Hello. I’m not sure if anything was left out. It looks like a very thorough list. Thanks for putting this together and sharing it. It will help me plan my daughter’s nuptials sometime in 2025. No date planned yet…they are working on it.
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