Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
planning your Wedding
Wedding Planning Action Doing It Completed
Engagement
Announce to family and friends
Set the date
Buy engagement ring(s) or wedding set
Have engagement photo(s) taken
Let’s Get the Ball Rolling! Notes and Numbers
Number of guests
Budget
Who’s paying for what and/or contributing
Wedding Party
Maid/Matron of Honor and Bridesmaids
Best Man and Groomsmen
Flower Girl and Ring Bearer
Ushers
Venue
Ceremony – Deposit of $ due by
Reception – Deposit of $ due by
Set up wedding website or Facebook page
Open Pinterest account
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Pros and Vendors
Having
one?
Agree-
ment
Signed
Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Spent
Ociant
Planner – Deposit of $ due by
Caterer – Deposit of $ due by
Bartender – Deposit of $ due by
Cake baker – Deposit of $ due by
Photographer – Deposit of $ due by
Graphic designer – Deposit of $ due by
Save-the-Date cards
Invitations and RSVPs
Wedding programs
Thank-you cards
Florist – Deposit of $ due by
Band or D.J. – Deposit of $ due by
Hairstylist
Makeup artist
Limousine/Other transportation
Miscellaneous rentals
– Deposit of $ due by
– Deposit of $ due by
– Deposit of $ due by
– Deposit of $ due by
Doing Ourselves In Process Completed
Food
Appetizers
Entrée(s)
Side dishes
Desserts
Cake
Drinks
Video
Flowers
Bouquets and corsages
Boutonnières
Floral centerpieces
Floral decorations (ceremony)
Floral decorations (reception)
Music/entertainment
Hair
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Doing Ourselves In Process Completed
Makeup
Favors
Centerpieces
Decorations
Items to Plan For In Process Completed
Wedding Bands
His
Hers
Wedding Party Attire
Bride
Gown/Veil/Headpiece
Shoes
Jewelry
Garter
Groom and Groomsmen
Tuxedos/Suits
Ties
Cu links
Shoes
Bridesmaids
Gowns
Shoes
Hair pieces
Jewelry
Flower Girl
Gown
Shoes
Tiara
Ring Bearer
Tuxedo/Suit
Shoes
Ceremony supplies and decorations
Guest book and pen
Ring bearer pillow
Flower girl basket
Aisle runner
Pew decorations
Unity candle set/sand ceremony
Reception Decorations
Entrance arch/or other decoration
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Items to Plan For In Process Completed
Backdrops
Lighting
Wall decorations
Ceiling drape (gossamer or tulle)
Head table decorations
Centerpieces
Table numbers
Chair covers and sashes
Reception supplies (or DIY supplies to make)
Place cards/escort cards
Card box
Favors
Menus
Tablecloths
Silverware/plastic cutlery
Cake serving set
Plates
Glassware
Don’t Forget To Do In Progress Completed
Finalize guest list - in time to send invitations six weeks
before wedding
Send Save-the-Date cards
Register for gifts
Research and meet wedding license requirements
Purchase wedding license
Arrange accommodations
For out-of-town guests
For honeymoon
Plan rehearsal dinner
Choose and order wedding party gifts
Parents/grandparents
Bridesmaids/groomsmen
Flower girl/ring bearer
Make a seating plan
Fill out name change papers
The Week Before! In Process Completed
Review details with all pros, vendors, and rentals
Assure wedding party has completed ensembles
Bride
Groom
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The Week Before! In Process Completed
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Flower girl
Ring bearer
Bride’s mother
Groom’s mother
Bride’s father
Groom’s father
Organize cash fees and tips into envelopes
Clergy/Ociant
Driver(s)
Bartender
Musicians/D.J.
Other:
Pack for wedding night and honeymoon
Arrange for mail to be held
Gather everything for rehearsal and ceremony
Put together a bridal emergency kit
The Day Before! In Progress Completed
Give Maid of Honor and Best Man wedding bands
Assign people to important tasks
Marriage license to clergy/ociant
Miscellaneous items to ceremony and reception
Coordinate wedding party transportation
Tips and remaining payments paid
Rentals returned
Get manicure and last-minute beauty treatments
Give wedding party gifts
Attend rehearsal and dinner
Go to bed early
