Wedding Checklist
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July 4, 2027
July 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Hire a Wedding Planner
DONE
Find a Tent Rental
Find a Caterer
N/A
DONE
August 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Announce Your Engagement
Plan Your Engagement Party
Schedule an Engagement Photo Shoot
Set Up Your Registry
Choose and Book Officiant
DONE
Start Your Guest List
DONE
Set Up Tasting with Caterer
September 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Choose a Color Scheme
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
IN PROCESS
IN PROCESS / THE KNOT
Find and Book Your Photographer
DONE
October 2026
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Book Your Florist/Decor
IN PROCESS - Something Borrowed
Find and Book Your Videographer
N/A
November 2026 (take a break in December)
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Order Your Gown
DONE
Find and Book Your Band
Find and Book Your DJ
N/A
DONE
Find and Book Ceremony Musicians
N/A
January 2027
TASK
PROGRESS
Book Doves, Hawk, Butterflies, etc.
N/A
Finalize Your Guest List
Obtain Marriage License (Most Counties require 6 Months)
CECIL COUNTY
Find Hair & Makeup Vendor - Set Up Trial
Book Your Hair & Makeup Vendors
DONE
DONE
February 2027
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Order Wedding Party Attire & Accessories
Reserve Hotel Rooms for Guests
Book Overnight Accomodations for Bride & Groom
Create and Send "Save the Dates"
Find Wedding Cake Bakeries
Set Up Cake Tasting
Order Cake
March 2027
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Order Wedding Invitations
Find and Book Tuxedos
Find and Book Your Event Rentals
Find and Book Your Rehearsal Dinner
Research Wedding Insurance
Book Transportation
April 2027
TASK
PROGRESS
Update Your Gift Registry
Plan and Book Your Honeymoon
Purchase Your Wedding Rings
Purchase Gifts for Wedding Party
Order Alcohol for Your Wedding
N/A
May 2027
TASK
PROGRESS
Find and Order Your Partner's Attire
Purchase Your Wedding & Bridal Accessories
Schedule Your Ceremony Rehearsal
Set Up Your Custom Guest App
Write Your Vows
Send Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Printing of Signage, Place Cards, Programs, Etc.
Send Invitations
June 2027
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
July 2027
TASK
PROGRESS
Drop Off Decor to Reception Venue
Pack for Your Honeymoon
Prepare Cash Tips for Vendors
Pull Together Last Minute Essentials