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Here’s a table to keep track of your budget to make sure you don’t overspend.
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Gown |
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Flowers |
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Photographer |
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Video |
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DJ/Band |
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Food |
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Drink |
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Cake |
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Reception hall Rental |
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Church Décor |
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Reception Décor |
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Reception Guest Favors |
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Honeymoon |
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Use this checklist to keep track of the important things!
Checklist and Notes
Use this checklist to make sure you have your bases covered before your big day. Use the spaces provided below each to make any notes, jot down phone numbers, compare pricing, etc.
Pick a date: ____________________________________
Announce your engagement in the local paper. Decide how it will be worded
Pick your attendants
Bridesmaids Groomsmen
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Choose your colors
Choose a location for the ceremony
Choose a location for the reception
Choose your gown and veil
Choose your bridesmaid’s and groomsmen’s attire
Arrange for fittings and alterations if needed
Decide on a honeymoon
Begin registering with bridal registries
Select invitations – Decide on wording
What food will you serve? Will it be catered?
What beverages will you serve
Find a photographer
Find a videographer
DJ/Band for the reception
Ceremony music
Choose and order wedding rings
Decide on reception decorations
Select your table decorations
Make/order table decorations
Select attendant flowers
Item # Needed
* Bridal bouquet ________
* Bridesmaids ________
* Groom’s Flower ________
* Groomsmen ________
* Flower Girl ________
* Ring Bearer ________
* Corsages
Moms’ ________
Grandmas’ ________
Wedding assistants’ ________
Make/order attendant flowers
Select flowers and decorations for the ceremony
Complete the guest list
Make honeymoon reservations
Confirm dates and times with all involved in the wedding
Decide on transportation after the ceremony
Decide on the wedding cake
Make/order wedding cake
Make/Order invitations
Address and mail invitations
Get your marriage license
Contact hotels for out-of-town guest accommodations
Buy/make bridal party gifts
Make/print wedding programs
Arrange for a final fitting of your gown
Other: