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Wedding Checklist

Stump

October 31, 2026

October 2025

TASK

PROGRESS

Hire a Wedding Planner

DONE

Find a Tent Rental

Find a Caterer

N/A

DONE

November 2025

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

DONE

Set Up Tasting with Caterer

DONE

January 2026

TASK

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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DONE

Find and Book Your Photographer

DONE

February 2026

TASK

PROGRESS

Find and Book Your Florist/Decor

N/A - DIY

Find and Book Your Videographer

N/A

March 2026

TASK

PROGRESS

Find and Order Your Gown

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Find and Book Your Band

Find and Book Your DJ

N/A

DONE

Find and Book Ceremony Musicians

DONE-DJ

April 2026

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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6 month window / Harford County

Find Hair & Makeup Vendor - Set Up Trial

Book Your Hair & Makeup Vendors

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DONE

May 2026

TASK

PROGRESS

Find and Order Wedding Party Attire & Accessories

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Reserve Hotel Rooms for Guests

Book Overnight Accomodations for Bride & Groom

DONE

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Create and Send "Save the Dates"

Find Wedding Cake Bakeries

Set Up Cake Tasting

Order Cake

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NO CAKE / PIES & ICE CREAM

N/A

N/a

June 2026

TASK

PROGRESS

Find and Order Wedding Invitations

DONE

Find and Book Tuxedos

Find and Book Your Event Rentals

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N/A

Find and Book Your Rehearsal Dinner

Research Wedding Insurance

Book Transportation

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July 2026

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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August 2026

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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DONE

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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September 2026

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

IN PROCESS

Create Wedding Day Timeline

IN PROCESS - PLANNER WIL DO

Finalize Your Vendor Team

IN PROCESS - PLANNER WILL DO

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

October 2026

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

TASK

PROGRESS

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November 2026

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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