Free Printable Wedding Planner
Here is our printable wedding planner:
Check it out below and if you like it then you can download the pritable version which has space for notes at the end of each section.
Printable Wedding Planner
The Months Before the Wedding
To be done at the earliest possible moment,
Preferably no less than 6 months before the wedding.
* Think about an approximate date (have alternative dates to hand).
* Announce your future marriage to your family and friends - either verbally, by means of the press, by email or a combination of all these.
* Work out your budget to help you choose location, number of guests etc. - See our wedding budget sheet.
* Consulting your budget decide how many guests you will invite and let each family know how many guests they can invite.
* Set the location for the ceremony.
* Set the location for the reception.
* Fix the date.
* Decide on who will be the best man and the bridesmaids.
* Get families to give you their guest lists.
* Organize the wedding dress and accessories (this may take a while).
* Decide on Caterers, Baker (for cake), Band or DJ. (You may want to consult with the reception site as they often provide some of these services as part of a package deal).
* Decide on a florist to use for the ceremony and the reception.
* Book the photographer and also if needed the videographer.
* Book limos or other transport method for the day - (Home to church, Church to reception. For bride, groom and wedding party).
To be done preferably 4 months before the wedding.
* Compile a wedding gift list for distribution with the invitations.
* Decide on the honeymoon and make the reservations.
* Order the invitations from the printers - ask about any wedding packages they may offer which might include thank you cards, placement cards for the dinner table, programs etc.
* Organize the bridesmaids dresses and accessories.
* Organize the groom, best man and attendants' suits.
* Purchase the Wedding Rings.
* Send out the invitations.
* Organize rehearsal dinner.
Preferably no less than 6 months before the wedding.
* Think about an approximate date (have alternative dates to hand).
* Announce your future marriage to your family and friends - either verbally, by means of the press, by email or a combination of all these.
* Work out your budget to help you choose location, number of guests etc. - See our wedding budget sheet.
* Consulting your budget decide how many guests you will invite and let each family know how many guests they can invite.
* Set the location for the ceremony.
* Set the location for the reception.
* Fix the date.
* Decide on who will be the best man and the bridesmaids.
* Get families to give you their guest lists.
* Organize the wedding dress and accessories (this may take a while).
* Decide on Caterers, Baker (for cake), Band or DJ. (You may want to consult with the reception site as they often provide some of these services as part of a package deal).
* Decide on a florist to use for the ceremony and the reception.
* Book the photographer and also if needed the videographer.
* Book limos or other transport method for the day - (Home to church, Church to reception. For bride, groom and wedding party).
To be done preferably 4 months before the wedding.
* Compile a wedding gift list for distribution with the invitations.
* Decide on the honeymoon and make the reservations.
* Order the invitations from the printers - ask about any wedding packages they may offer which might include thank you cards, placement cards for the dinner table, programs etc.
* Organize the bridesmaids dresses and accessories.
* Organize the groom, best man and attendants' suits.
* Purchase the Wedding Rings.
* Send out the invitations.
* Organize rehearsal dinner.
Free Wedding Planner Part 2
The weeks before the wedding
To be done at least 2 months before the wedding.
* Apply for marriage license and blood tests (time range for this depends on where you will be married - check local requirements).
* Purchase gifts for bridesmaids and grooms attendants.
* Organize accommodation for those guests who will be coming from far away
* Book personal hair stylist and manicurist for the day itself.
Things to do in the month leading up to the wedding.
* Contact authorities about any change of name: i.e. bank, social security, dept motor vehicles, credit cards companies etc.
* Make seating plan for reception - get the seating cards printed.
* Inform catering company of the final numbers.
To be done in the last few days.
* Make last minute arrangements such as directions to the wedding and reception and schedule of events with the following;
- Reception coordinator
- Florist
- Cake maker
- DJ or Band
- Photographer
- Limo or Transport Operator.
* Give marriage licence to the best man to bring to the ceremony
* Make checks for all services and give them to the best man to distribute on the day.
* Pack all you will need for the honeymoon and the reception
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For Further Help and guidance we recommend you check out the following ebooks:
Amazing
Wedding Planning
Your
Perfect Day
For More information on wedding planning in general you might want to take a look at some other articles I have published here: How to plan a wedding
* Apply for marriage license and blood tests (time range for this depends on where you will be married - check local requirements).
* Purchase gifts for bridesmaids and grooms attendants.
* Organize accommodation for those guests who will be coming from far away
* Book personal hair stylist and manicurist for the day itself.
Things to do in the month leading up to the wedding.
* Contact authorities about any change of name: i.e. bank, social security, dept motor vehicles, credit cards companies etc.
* Make seating plan for reception - get the seating cards printed.
* Inform catering company of the final numbers.
To be done in the last few days.
* Make last minute arrangements such as directions to the wedding and reception and schedule of events with the following;
- Reception coordinator
- Florist
- Cake maker
- DJ or Band
- Photographer
- Limo or Transport Operator.
* Give marriage licence to the best man to bring to the ceremony
* Make checks for all services and give them to the best man to distribute on the day.
* Pack all you will need for the honeymoon and the reception
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For Further Help and guidance we recommend you check out the following ebooks:
Amazing
Wedding Planning
Your
Perfect Day
For More information on wedding planning in general you might want to take a look at some other articles I have published here: How to plan a wedding
