The Simple Wedding Planning Checklist 
Planning a wedding seems like a daunting task. No wonder so many people hire wedding 
planners! But if your budget doesn't quite stretch to a personal wedding planner, you don't need 
to worry. With a simple wedding planning checklist your wedding will go off without a hitch. 
To use this wedding planning check list, simply tick off each item as you complete it. You can 
even add your own items to the wedding planning checklist: 
Wedding Planning Checklist – 1 year before the wedding: 
  Decide on wedding budget 
  Find and book a venue 
  Decide on the theme of your wedding 
  Choose bridesmaids and groomsmen 
  Find a photographer 
  Begin the search for the perfect wedding dress 
  Write approximate guest list 
  Decide on honeymoon location 
 
Wedding planning checklist – 6 months before wedding 
  Register for gifts 
  Select dresses, suits and accessories for attendants 
  Finalize guest list 
  Find and book a celebrant 
  Schedule dress fittings 
  Choose wedding accessories – jewelry, shoes, and garter 
  Plan and book honeymoon 
  Book wedding night accommodation 
  Choose wedding rings 
 
Wedding planning checklist – 3 months before wedding 
  Book musicians / DJ 
  Organize rental equipment (tables, chairs, covers, crockery, glasses) 
  Decide on and source venue decorations 
  Send out invitations 
  Book transportation for wedding party 
  Sort out the marriage license