How to Make a To-Do List for Wedding Plans

Plan your wedding step by step.

Weddings can elicit stress in the calmest of brides. Planning the big event involves making infinite choices from the venue to the cake topper. Creating a to-do list immediately organizes wedding planning priorities.

Things You'll Need

• Calender

Instructions

Build a Schedule

1. 

   Have you set a date?

   Decide on the date and location for your wedding ceremony and reception. These steps may be interchangeable based on priority. Once you have determine these details, you can begin creating a time line of tasks to complete.

2. 

   Building a time line relieves stress.

   Divide your time line by month, week or day based on the length of your engagement. If you have longer than six months to plan, designate various tasks to specific months. As you get closer to the wedding, you can assign more specific details to weeks or days.

3. 

   Leave ample time for booking a caterer.

   The caterer is an integral part of the wedding and should be booked early. Give yourself a deadline for scheduling tastings, finalizing the menu and providing a headcount.

4. 

   What are the most important details?

   Determine which wedding elements are a priority for you. If you hope to book a popular photographer, put that task in the early months of planning. If flowers are as important to you, contact a florist closer to the wedding.

5. 

   Create a wedding party time line.

   Create a "week of" time line for tasks in the final week before the wedding. Ensure that all major tasks have been completed to allow time for last minute details and relaxation.

6. Enjoy your special day, knowing that your to-do list kept you organized and on schedule.

References

• Wedding Planning Timeline
• Complete 12 month wedding checklist

Resources

• Wedding Planning Timeline
• Wedding Dresses-Wedding Engagement-Wedding Planning-Wedding Ideas from theknot.com