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Wedding Checklist

Shrift

September 18, 2027

September 2026

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PROGRESS

Hire a Wedding Planner

DONE

Find a Tent Rental

Find a Caterer

N/A

DONE - IN HOUSE

October 2026

TASK

PROGRESS

Announce Your Engagement

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Plan Your Engagement Party

Schedule an Engagement Photo Shoot

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Set Up Your Registry

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Choose and Book Officiant

DONE

Start Your Guest List

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Set Up Tasting with Caterer

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November 2026

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PROGRESS

Choose a Color Scheme

DONE

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

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Find and Book Your Photographer

DONE

January 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

Find and Book Your Florist/Decor

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Find and Book Your Videographer

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February 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

Find and Order Your Gown

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Find and Book Your Band

Find and Book Your DJ

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Find and Book Ceremony Musicians

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March 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

Book Doves, Hawk, Butterflies, etc. 

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Finalize Your Guest List

Obtain Marriage License (Most Counties require 6 Months)

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Baltimore City Courthouse (around 8/20-9/10)

Find Hair & Makeup Vendor - Set Up Trial

Book Your Hair & Makeup Vendors

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April 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

Find and Order Wedding Party Attire & Accessories

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Reserve Hotel Rooms for Guests

Book Overnight Accomodations for Bride & Groom

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Create and Send "Save the Dates"

Find Wedding Cake Bakeries

Set Up Cake Tasting

Order Cake

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May 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

Find and Order Wedding Invitations

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Find and Book Tuxedos

Find and Book Your Event Rentals

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Find and Book Your Rehearsal Dinner

Research Wedding Insurance

Book Transportation

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June 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

Update Your Gift Registry

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Plan and Book Your Honeymoon

Purchase Your Wedding Rings

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Purchase Gifts for Wedding Party

Order Alcohol for Your Wedding

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July 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

Find and Order Your Partner's Attire

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Purchase Your Wedding & Bridal Accessories

Schedule Your Ceremony Rehearsal

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Set Up Your Custom Guest App

Write Your Vows

Send Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Printing of Signage, Place Cards, Programs, Etc.

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Send Invitations

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August 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

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Order Your Wedding Favors

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Order Special Exit Items

Order Items for Ceremony/Reception (Guestbooks, Card Box, etc)

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Schedule Wedding Dress & Tux Fittings

Prepare Toasts

Confirm Final Details with All of Your Vendors

Assign Wedding Duties to Bridal Party

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Call Guests Who Have Not RSVP'd

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Plan Your Wedding Reception

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Create Wedding Day Timeline

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Finalize Your Vendor Team

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Guest Count With Dietary Restrictions Due to Caterer

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Write a Sweet Note to Your Partner

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Pick Up Wedding Dress, Suit or Tux

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Create and Share Your Seating Chart or Place Cards

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Pick Up Your Partner's Attire

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Confirm All Final Deposits

September 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

Drop Off Decor to Reception Venue

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Pack for Your Honeymoon

Prepare Cash Tips for Vendors

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Pull Together Last Minute Essentials

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Misc. Vendors (not listed on checklist)

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PROGRESS

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September-October 2027

TASK

PROGRESS

CONGRATULATIONS - You're married!

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Write Reviews for Your Vendor Team

Clean and Store Your Dress and Veil

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Send Thank You Notes

Change Your Last Name

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