Wedding Checklist

Wedding Checklist

By: Zian Serranilla

            One of the most important events in a man and woman’s life is when they get married.  That time should be the most memorable for the bride, groom, participants, and guests. It’s going to be a tedious preparation from the bridal shower t to the wardrobe down to the honeymoon. Your wedding checklist will quickly become your bible as you plan everything for your big day. Everyone wants a beautiful wedding that flows smoothly from beginning to end. Plans should be started immediately after the proposal to ensure that everything needed is in place. One of the greatest fears of the wedding party is that the day of the wedding will arrive and it will be found that something has been forgotten. It is too late to change things and, although the wedding goes on, the bride knows that all is not as planned. This causes a stress that is unnecessary and avoidable and, at times, ruins the day for the bride and groom. And so here is a complete checklist that will smoothly aid your way down the aisle!

	Facility		Caterer
	Wedding Party Gifts		Menu
	Gifts for Each Other		Bartender
	Bar/Liquor		Dishes
	Tables & Chairs		Glasses
	Decorations		Toasting Glasses
	Tablecloths & Napkins		Coffee Cups
	Centrepieces		Teapot
	Flower Arrangements		Music

Rehearsal

Ceremony

	Marriage License		Officiant Fee
	Programs		Wedding Rings
	Guest Book Table		Outdoor Sign
	Sound System		Pen & Guest Book
	Chairs		Alter Arrangements
	Pew Bows/Decor		Music
	Unity Candle/Holder		Pillars/Pedastal
	Arch		Aisle Runner
	Kneeling Bench		Candles
	Photographer		Videographer
	Backdrop		Parking
	Gratuities		Picture & Stand
	Marriage Certificate		Photo Permit
	Special Occasions Permit		Flower Girl Basket
	Boutonnieres		Ring Pillow
	Corsages		Bouquets
	Limousine		Decorations

Reception

	The Location		The Caterer & Menu
	Flatware		Tables & Linens
	Chairs & Covers		Dinnerware
	Hors d'hoeurves/snacks		Napkins
	Glassware		Water Pitchers
	Toasting Glasses		Coffee, Tea
	Lemon, Lime, Milk Creamers, Sugar, Sweetner		Wedding Cake/Groom's Cake
	Coffee & Tea Makers & Servers		Punch Bowl
	Cake Topper/Decoration		Cups, Saucers & Spoons
	Bartender		Cake Knife
	Candles & Holders		Liquor & Mixes & Ice
	Decorations		Guest Favours
	Centrepieces		Valet Parking
	Transportation		Music/Sound System
	Security		Serving Staff

Flowers

	Bride's Bouquet		Boutonnieres
	Pew Bows		Throw Away Bouquet
	Centrepieces		Headpieces
	Bridesmaids Bouquets		Aisle Runner
	Centrepieces		Alter Arrangements
	Archway		Corsages

Stationery

	Announce Engagement		Calligraphy
	Reception Cards		Wedding Invitations
	Reply Cards		Place Cards
	Lined Inner Envelopes		Colour Printing
	Special Printing		Personalized Note Pad
	Scroll Rings		Bookmarks
	Printed Return Sticker		Programs
	Matches		Maps
	Save the Date Card		Napkins

Source: http://www.frugalbride.com/completeweddingchecklist.html