Congratulations! You are finally engaged, what now? Years of planning and catering weddings with brides and their families inspired us to create this thorough checklist to help with your wedding preparations.
Whether a top wedding planner has been hired to coordinate your event for 300 guests or you are planning an intimate celebration all by yourself, this list will help you keep organized.
Thierry Isambert Culinary And Event Design – Wedding Checklist
Congratulations! Announce your Engagement!
___Engagement ____ Celebration____ Date ____ Location ____ Guest List
Your Wedding
___Bridal Gown and Groom Attire
___Select Bridal Party Attire and Flower Girl and Ring Boy
___Hair and Make up Stylist
___Choose Ceremony Venue
___Reception Venue
___Make Guest List
___Decide on the budget
___Invitations
___Groom and bridal attire
___Bridesmaid dresses
___Photographer, videos, album costs
___Ceremony musicians
___Music entertainment
___Catering
___ Wedding cake (optional)
____Décor includes centerpieces
___Flower bouquets, corsage, and accessories
___Gifts for Bridal Party
___Transportation to and from event
___Invitations and thank-you cards
___Search for Caterer
___Ceremony Entertainment
___Photographer
___Save The Date Cards
___Wedding Invitations, Place Cards, Thank you Cards
___ Select Hotel for guests
___ Limousine
___Transportation for Out of Town Guests
___Select Preferred Bridal Registry
___Purchase Gifts for your Bridal Party
___Rehearsal Dinner
Timelines
___Six months prior – Save the Date
___Three months prior - Send Wedding Invitations
___One month prior – Check Guests RSVP’S
___Two weeks prior – Guest Seating Chart
___Confirm all final payments with all vendors
___Give the seating chart to your Caterer, Reception venue manager or wedding coordinator
