Wedding Checklist

4-6 Months Before The Wedding Day
Begin search for hair and makeup artist.
Complete and finalize the guest list.
Order wedding invitations, envelopes, and other stationary.
Book wedding day transportation.
Consider honeymoon spots. Call travel agencies for best packages. Book the honeymoon.
Book hotel for wedding night, if applicable.
Continue to compile list of duties for key players.
Mail out hotel and city information to out-of-town guests.
Complete insurance issues, as needed (e.g. for the rings).
Remind your fiancé to order tuxedo.
Let DJ/live band know of special songs you would like played at the ceremony/reception.
Wedding Wisdom...
  • You can assume about 20% of your guest list will not attend. If your list is limited however, it is likely most will attend, since you have already narrowed it to a select few.
  • Consider writing a special speech for the reception.
  • Begin thinking of seating arrangements.
  • Consider the weather of honeymoon spots at the time of your travels. Will it be hurricane season?
  • You and your fiancé are now pros at using those stress-busters!
  • Look through hair and makeup magazines. Cut out styles you like.
  • Continue to communicate and clarify your needs with vendors.
  • Plan to have a thank you get-together for the bridal party and key players, with gifts and special notes for each member.
  • Practice walking in wedding shoes and scruff the bottoms.
  • Remember to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  • Try to do something wedding-related 30 minutes a day.
  • Maximize use of those stress-buster techniques!
  • Plan a special dinner with your fiancé without any wedding talk. Just relax and enjoy a night together.