Making Sense of the Details

Here's a checklist for brides or anyone else involved in planning a wedding.

Click here for a printable version of the list which you can keep with you during the planning process.

ATTIRE

Wedding Gown
Gown Carrying Bag
Bridal Tiara and Veil
Bride's Shoes
Hair and Make Up
Groom's Tux
Groom's Shoes
Best Man Attire
Groomsmen Attire
Maid of Honor Dress
Bride's Maids Dresses
Flower Girl Dress
Ring Bearer Suit
Alterations
Cleaning
Pressing
Religous Attire
Jewelry Accessories

PERSONAL WEDDING
ACCESSORIES

A Wedding Theme
Wedding Accessories Collection
Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
Sixpence for the Bride's Shoe
Garter
Tossing Garter
Hankie
Bridal Purse
Emergency Kit

FOR THE CEREMONY

Wedding Bands
Wedding Vows
Jewelry Gifts for Kids
Unity Candles
Other Ceremonial Candles
Candle Holders
Flower Girl Basket
Ring Bearer Pillow
Guest Books
Pens
Flowers
Aisle Runner
Pew Ribbons
Religous Items
Gift for Officiant
Honorarium for Officiant

STATIONERY

Save the Day
Invitations
Reply Cards
Location Map
Program
Place Cards
Menu
Thank You Cards
Envelope Seals
Printed Napkins
Stamps

FLORALS

Bride's Bouquet
Maid of Honor Bouquet
Flower Girl Basket
Bride Maid's Bouquets
Corsages
Boutonnieres
Floral Arrangements
Centerpieces
Cake Table Decorations
Memorial Table Flower

FOR THE RECEPTION

Guest Book and Pen
Champagne Goblets/Flutes
Cake Tops
Cake Server Set
Garters
Bridal Purses
Heart Shaped Mirrors
Table Covers
Table Bouquet Centerpiece
Gifts for Attendants
Wedding Favors
Bells
Ribbons and Balloons
Decorations

PERSONAL ASSISTANTS
and Contact Information

Officiant
Wedding Coordinator
Best Man
Maid/matron of honor
Flower Girl
Ring Bearer
Wedding Attendants
Dressmaker
Florist
Decorator
Caterer
Photographer
Videographer
Baker
Ceremony Location
Reception Hall
Rental Agent
Travel Agent
Accommodations
Limo Driver
Bar Tender
Musicians/Soloist/DJ
Calligrapher
Other

MUSIC

Musicians/Soloist/DJ
Prelude
Ceremony
Reception
Cutting Of The Cake
First Dance
Mother - Son Dance
Father - Daughter Dance

REMEMBER TO

Obtain a Marriage License
Arrange for Blood Tests
Obtain a Passport
Get Visas

Notify the following of a name and address change:

Internal Revenue Service
Social Security
Credit Card Agencies
Utility Companies
Banks
Your Employer
Post Office
Professional Associations
Registrar of Voters
DMV - Car Registration
Insurance Companies
Military
Academic Institutions

GIFTS

Engraveable Gifts
Personalized Gifts
Gifts to One Another
Gifts for Parents
Gifts for Grandparents
Gifts for Kids
Gifts for Siblings
Gifts for Best Man
Gifts for Maid of Honor
Wedding Attendants
Out of Town Guests
Gifts for Officiant
Honorarium for Officiant
Tips for Service Providers

PHOTO & MEDIA

Newspaper Announcement
Wedding Web Site
Videographer
Photographer
Personal Guest Cameras
Film & Developing
Photo Framing
Photo Albums

FOOD/BEV & HOSPITALITY

Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Pre-Reception Snacks
Bar
Non-Bar Beverages
Wedding Cake
Ceremony Site
Reception Hall
Guest Accommodations