
Wedding Checklist
Ahern
November 7, 2026
November 2025
TASK
PROGRESS
Hire a Wedding Planner
Done
Find a Tent Rental
Find a Caterer
N/A
DONE-Pizza / Coffee Bar in process / Sushi in process
December 2025
TASK
PROGRESS
Announce Your Engagement
DONE
Plan Your Engagement Party
Schedule an Engagement Photo Shoot
DONE
IN PROCESS
Set Up Your Registry
IN PROCESS
Choose and Book Officiant
DONE
Start Your Guest List
DONE
Set Up Tasting with Caterer
DONE / Sushi Bar - DONE
January 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Choose a Color Scheme
DONE - Wisteria Purple & Emerald Green
Select Your Wedding Party
Find and Book Your Ceremony Venue
DONE
DONE
Find and Book Your Reception Venue
Create Your Wedding Hashtag
Send Save the Dates
Create Your Wedding Website
DONE
NA
DONE - Mid-January
DONE
Find and Book Your Photographer
DONE
Checklist 4
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Book Your Florist/Decor
DONE
Find and Book Your Videographer
DONE
March 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Order Your Gown
DONE - New Jersey
Find and Book Your Band
Find and Book Your DJ
DONE
DONE
Research Songs
DONE
April 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Book Doves, Hawk, Butterflies, Etc.
N./A
Finalize Your Guest List
Obtain Marriage License (Most Counties require 6 Months)
May 8-Nov 6
Find Hair & Makeup Vendor - Set Up Trial
Book Your Hair & Makeup Vendors
DONE
DONE
May 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Order Wedding Party Attire & Accessories
N/A
Reserve Hotel Rooms for Guests
Book Overnight Accomodations for Bride & Groom
DONE
DONE
Create and Send "Save the Dates"
Find Wedding Cake Bakeries
Set Up Cake Tasting
Order Cake
DONE
Shes wants a tiered cake with Italian Pastries
June 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Order Wedding Invitations
Kindly RSVP
Find and Book Tuxedos
Find and Book Your Event Rentals
2/12-EM to MPLW-circle platform/waiting for approval from VM
Find and Book Your Rehearsal Dinner
Research Wedding Insurance
Book Transportation
July 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Update Your Gift Registry
CEREMONY FORMAT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED
Plan and Book Your Honeymoon
Purchase Your Wedding Rings
Purchase Gifts for Wedding Party
Order Alcohol for Your Wedding
August 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Order Your Partner's Attire
Purchase Your Wedding & Bridal Accessories
Schedule Your Ceremony Rehearsal
DONE
Set Up Your Custom Guest App
Write Your Vows
Send Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Printing of Signage, Place Cards, Programs, Etc.
IN PROCESS
IN PROCESS
Send Invitations
September-October 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Order Your Wedding Favors
Order Special Exit Items
Order Items for Ceremony/Reception (Guestbooks, Card Box, etc)
Schedule Wedding Dress & Tux Fittings
Prepare Toasts
Confirm Final Details with All of Your Vendors
Assign Wedding Duties to Bridal Party
Call Guests Who Have Not RSVP'd
Plan Your Wedding Reception
Create Wedding Day Timeline
Finalize Your Vendor Team
Guest Count With Dietary Restrictions Due to Caterer
Write a Sweet Note to Your Partner
Pick Up Wedding Dress, Suit or Tux
Create and Share Your Seating Chart or Place Cards
Pick Up Your Partner's Attire
Confirm All Final Deposits
November 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Drop Off Decor to Reception Venue
Pack for Your Honeymoon
Prepare Cash Tips for Vendors
Pull Together Last Minute Essentials