The Wedding Checklist

We talk a lot about different things as they pertain to a wedding. The one thing we've yet to do is have a wedding checklist, which everyone can look at and use as a guide to helping them make sure they don't forget anything. So, here's our list, and this is after the couple has gotten engaged, as well as time frames.

Immediately

1. Discuss a prenuptial agreement if there's any kind of monetary issues. involved. Waiting until later will cause more problems than it's worth.


2. Discuss the issue of wanting children or not; same reason as above


3. Discuss any issues of religion; same reason as above.

Things To Plan As Soon As Possible

1. Plan the date; this drives everything else.


2. Where the wedding will take place. You have to book this way in advance because other couples will be doing the same thing. This also gives you the chance to plan the type of wedding you'll have, such as how long, very religious or not, how many songs, readings, etc.


3. Where the reception will be. One reason is because other couples will be doing the same thing. Another reason is that it helps you set your budget for the wedding early, since the reception is the biggest expense.


4. Book a photographer


5. Book the wedding cake maker


6. Book the limousine, if you're getting one


7. Order your invitations, then get them out as soon as possible


8. Book the flowers


9. Book the day of the wedding for make up, hair, and other personal things like this


10. Book the band, DJ, and music type


11. Select the wedding dress


12. Book the date for the tuxedos


13. Plan the menu with a caterer

Things To Do Within The Final Two Weeks

1. Check on everything to make sure everyone is ready for the big day


2. Verify that the groomsmen have picked up their tuxes


3. Check the weather, and make contingencies as necessary


4. Do a drive through as far as how you hope the wedding day will go, if necessary


5. Check your emotions; this is the time when things tend to get tense for couples

Day Before The Wedding

1. Check on decorations both where you're getting married and where the reception is


2. Verify that everyone in the wedding party is in town and ready to go


3. Make sure the food and cake for the reception is all set to go


4. Follow up with anyone you haven't already heard from in the two weeks beforehand


5. After the rehearsal dinner, relax and settle down; big day tomorrow

Day Of The Wedding

Though there's a lot you might think you have to do on your wedding day, there are only two important things. Get to where the wedding is supposed to be, then get married. Everything else will fall into place as it's supposed to, whether it's perfect or not. Have fun, and enjoy your day.

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