Free Wedding
Planner
(Checklist)
Here's a great way to keep track of all the things you need to do to plan a wedding. Be our guest to print this planner out and use it to help with your special day.
Coming Soon--Information on how the get a copy of The Toledo Wedding Guide for free. This is a comprehensive planning guides that will help any soon to be brides and grooms
9 TO 18 MONTHS BEFORE WEDDING |
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ACTIVITIES |
COMPLETE |
Purchase Engagement Ring |
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Have Engagement Photo Taken |
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Submit announcement to paper |
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Set wedding budget |
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Develop a payment tracking system |
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Set wedding date |
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Determine type of ceremony and reception |
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Determine number of guests to be invited |
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Begin developing guest list with families |
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Select wedding party |
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Investigate and book a ceremony sight |
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Investigate and select a reception sight |
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Interview caterers, request information packages |
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Set color scheme of wedding |
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6 TO 9 MONTHS BEFORE |
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ACTIVITIES |
COMPLETE |
Choose caterer and finalize reception arrangements |
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Meet with officiating authority to discuss ceremony |
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Select rental shop for groom/ushers formalwear |
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Order bridesmaid's dresses, shoes, accessories |
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Purchase wedding ring set at jeweler |
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Plan bridal shower-- date and location |
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Schedule fitting and delivery dates for attire |
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Interview and book florists |
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Choose style and type of floral arrangement |
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Register for china, crystal, silver patterns |
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*Consider alternative registrations--honeymoons, etc. |
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Reserve Bridal suite for wedding night |
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Plan your honeymoon |
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Select Invitations and order enough + 10% extra |
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Refine guest list and deliver to addressing service |
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Interview and select DJ or band |
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Interview and select ceremony musicians |
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Interview and select Photographer |
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Interview and select videographer |
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2 MONTHS BEFORE |
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ACTIVITIES |
COMPLETE |
Mail Invitations |
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Order wedding cake |
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Order party favors, room decorations |
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Purchase anything you need for honeymoon |
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Begin tanning (if desired) |
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Hire Limousine service and/or arrange transportation |
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Complete all final fittings |
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Choose music for ceremony |
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Choose music for reception |
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Finalize menu plans |
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| Reconfirm all arrangements (cost, delivery, etc.) with | |
1. Caterer |
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2. Bakery |
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3. Photographer/videographer |
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4. Wedding apparel shops |
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5. Honeymoon |
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6. Florist |
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7. Music |
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8. Officiating Authority |
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9. Rentals |
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10. Printer for stationary, announcement cards |
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Keep a detailed list of all RSVP's or deliver to service |
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Open new (joint) Bank accounts |
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Get Marriage license |
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Send wedding photo and announcement to paper |
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Send rehearsal dinner invitations and notify party |
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Plan bridesmaid lunch (Bachelorette Party) |
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ONE MONTH BEFORE |
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ACTIVITIES |
COMPLETE |
Finalize Honeymoon |
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Make sure luggage for honeymoon is OK |
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Arrange to display wedding gifts |
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Take out insurance to cover gifts while on h-moon |
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Arrange location for wedding party to dress |
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Arrange seating for bridal and parents table-reserve |
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Purchase any special decorative items needed |
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Write a detailed schedule of wedding day events for |
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your service providers--Photos, Music, etc. |
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Decide where receiving line will be |
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Pick up rings from jewelers and try them on |
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Meet with photographer to discuss special photos |
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Meet with videographer to discuss itinerary |
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Meet with DJ/Band to discuss itinerary |
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Arrange reception seating-- Assign if needed |
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1-2 WEEKS BEFORE |
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ACTIVITIES |
COMPLETE |
Pick up honeymoon tickets |
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Pack for honeymoon |
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Finalize all wedding arrangements and services |
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Confirm transportation arrangements |
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Confirm lodging arrangements for bridal party |
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Confirm bridal suite |
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Confirm flower order with florist |
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Confirm with caterer final number of guests |
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Pick up and wrap gifts for bridal party |
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Have wedding rehearsal and dinner |
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Make list of wedding party for DJ/ Photographer |
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Pick up wedding apparel |
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Arrange for "getaway car" after ceremony |
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Review days events with service providers |
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REHEARSAL DAY |
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ACTIVITIES |
COMPLETE |
Put suitcases in car |
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Give best man checks for officiating authority |
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Choose someone to bring accessories to ceremony |
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Choose someone to bring accessories to reception |
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Choose someone to return all rental items |
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Review Ceremony setting with ushers and party |
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Review schedule of events with wedding party |
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WEDDING DAY |
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ACTIVITIES |
COMPLETE |
Give the grooms ring to the maid of honor |
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Give the brides ring to the best man |
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Make sure wedding announcements are mailed |
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Morning |
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Arrange for pick-ups for last minute items |
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Eat a good breakfast |
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TWO HOURS BEFORE |
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Have wedding party arrive at house or hotel |
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ONE HOUR BEFORE |
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Apply make-up |
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Dress |
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Ushers should arrive 45 minutes before ceremony |
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1/2 HOUR BEFORE |
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Groom and best man arrive at ceremony |
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Introductory music begins |
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Bride/bridesmaids meet at ceremony site |
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Best man confirms last minute arrangements with |
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officiating authority and presents him with fee |
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Marriage license should be given to the officiant |
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15 MINUTES BEFORE |
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Family members and special guests are seated |
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5 MINUTES BEFORE |
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Grooms mother and father are seated |
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Brides mother is the last to be seated |
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Aisle runner is rolled down aisle by ushers |
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Bride's father takes place with bride |
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Bridal party is escorted in proper order |
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THE CEREMONY |
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RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY |
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