This list has been adapted fromRD716 who adapted it from Oceana. Thank you :)
(Items in blue have been completed! WOO HOO!!!)
Important Stuff
Select wedding date
Finalize guest list
Finalize wedding party
Re-join weight watchers
Get back into the gym
Apply for marriage license
Vendors to Book
Ceremony/Reception Venue
Photographer
DJ/Entertainment
Cake
Officiant (in stages of discussion)
Hair Styling
Makeup
Rehearsal Dinner
Hotel Room Block
Things/Appointments to Book
Engagement Pictures
Florist
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Suit Rentals
Dress Fitting/Alterations
Dress/Veil Steaming
Hair/Makeup Trial
Hair Styling
Makeup
Mani/Pedi
Wedding Night Accomodations
Honeymoon
Things to Order/Purchase/Find
Wedding Dress
Veil
Shoes
Jewelry
Corset/Slip
Undergarments
Dancing Shoes
Wedding Band for Groom
Wedding Band for Bride
Shower Outfit
Bachelorette Party Outfit
Rehearsal Dinner Outfit
Buy supplies for wishing tree
Do tags for wishing tree
Vases/Bowls for Flowers
Ceremony Decor (aisle runner, tulle, etc.)
Toasting Flutes
Cake topper
Cake Serving Set
Cardbox (needs to be stained but I have it)
Gift for Groom
Gifts for BP
Gifts for GP
Gift for MOH (ideas in mind)
Gift for BM (ideas in mind)
Gifts for Parents
DIY Projects
Pick out invitations
Save the Dates
Ceremony Programs
Table Numbers
Table Cards
Menu Cards
Escort Cards
Favors
Signs
Restroom Baskets
OOT Bags
Attire
Order dress and accessories
Have dress fitted/altered/bustled
Have dress/veil steamed
Break in wedding day shoes
Beauty/Health:
Decide on hairstyle
Decide on makeup look
Book hair/makeup trial
Book hair/makeup appointments
Have hair cut/colored
Have mani/pedi/eyebrow waxing
Teeth whitening at home
Get a tan
Book dentist appointment/teeth cleaning
Venue
Choose venue
Sign venue contract and submit deposit
Complete venue payments
Have menu tasting (Feb. 2012)
Finalize dinner selections
Finalize vendor drop-off/arrival times with venue
Forward evening timeline to venue
Forward guest list/meal selections to venue
Cake
Have cake tasting
Submit deposit
Finalize cake flavors/decor
Photography
Sign contract and submit deposit
Forward "photo inspiration" to photographer
Forward "must take" list to photographer
Make final payment
Music
Sign contract and submit deposit
Finalize major music selections
Finalize reception playlist
Finalize evening timeline with DJ
Make final payment
Wedding Party
Have groomsmen/dad fitted for suits
Finalize dress selections with bridal party
Guests
Finalize guest list
Finalize rehearsal dinner guest list
Set up database with guest list + addresses
Set up hotel block for OOT guests
Set up wedding website for OOT guests
Put together OOT Welcome Bags for hotel
Mail STDs (October 2012)
Mail wedding invitations (February 2013)
Mail rehearsal dinner invitations (April 2013)
Finalize seating arrangements and meal selections
Ceremony
Design programs
Send info. to Tracey
Bubbles
Showers/Parties
Set up gift registries
Forward guest info to shower hostesses
Forward guest info to bachelorette hostesses
Purchase gifts for shower hostesses
Send thank you cards for shower
Miscellaneous
Wrap wedding party/parent gifts
Wrap groom's gift and arrange delivery
Last Minute Stuff
Pick up dress/veil from steaming
Pick up suits
Pick up any non-package flowers
Have rings cleaned
Drop off OOT bags to hotel
Confirm arrival/drop-off times with vendors/venue
Confirm event timeline with vendors/venue
Email event timeline to wedding party and immediate family
Forward setup information to helpers
Pack wedding night bag/drop off at hotel
Day Of
Say I Do!
Afterwards
Return suits
File marriage license
File for name change (SS card, passport, drivers license, etc.)
Complete legal paperwork
Have wedding bands insured
Send wedding thank you cards
Have dress cleaned
Post DIY supplies for sale
(Items in blue have been completed! WOO HOO!!!)
Important Stuff
Select wedding date
Finalize guest list
Finalize wedding party
Re-join weight watchers
Get back into the gym
Apply for marriage license
Vendors to Book
Ceremony/Reception Venue
Photographer
DJ/Entertainment
Cake
Officiant (in stages of discussion)
Hair Styling
Makeup
Rehearsal Dinner
Hotel Room Block
Things/Appointments to Book
Engagement Pictures
Florist
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Suit Rentals
Dress Fitting/Alterations
Dress/Veil Steaming
Hair/Makeup Trial
Hair Styling
Makeup
Mani/Pedi
Wedding Night Accomodations
Honeymoon
Things to Order/Purchase/Find
Wedding Dress
Veil
Shoes
Jewelry
Corset/Slip
Undergarments
Dancing Shoes
Wedding Band for Groom
Wedding Band for Bride
Shower Outfit
Bachelorette Party Outfit
Rehearsal Dinner Outfit
Buy supplies for wishing tree
Do tags for wishing tree
Vases/Bowls for Flowers
Ceremony Decor (aisle runner, tulle, etc.)
Toasting Flutes
Cake topper
Cake Serving Set
Cardbox (needs to be stained but I have it)
Gift for Groom
Gifts for BP
Gifts for GP
Gift for MOH (ideas in mind)
Gift for BM (ideas in mind)
Gifts for Parents
DIY Projects
Pick out invitations
Save the Dates
Ceremony Programs
Table Numbers
Table Cards
Menu Cards
Escort Cards
Favors
Signs
Restroom Baskets
OOT Bags
Attire
Order dress and accessories
Have dress fitted/altered/bustled
Have dress/veil steamed
Break in wedding day shoes
Beauty/Health:
Decide on hairstyle
Decide on makeup look
Book hair/makeup trial
Book hair/makeup appointments
Have hair cut/colored
Have mani/pedi/eyebrow waxing
Teeth whitening at home
Get a tan
Book dentist appointment/teeth cleaning
Venue
Choose venue
Sign venue contract and submit deposit
Complete venue payments
Have menu tasting (Feb. 2012)
Finalize dinner selections
Finalize vendor drop-off/arrival times with venue
Forward evening timeline to venue
Forward guest list/meal selections to venue
Cake
Have cake tasting
Submit deposit
Finalize cake flavors/decor
Photography
Sign contract and submit deposit
Forward "photo inspiration" to photographer
Forward "must take" list to photographer
Make final payment
Music
Sign contract and submit deposit
Finalize major music selections
Finalize reception playlist
Finalize evening timeline with DJ
Make final payment
Wedding Party
Have groomsmen/dad fitted for suits
Finalize dress selections with bridal party
Guests
Finalize guest list
Finalize rehearsal dinner guest list
Set up database with guest list + addresses
Set up hotel block for OOT guests
Set up wedding website for OOT guests
Put together OOT Welcome Bags for hotel
Mail STDs (October 2012)
Mail wedding invitations (February 2013)
Mail rehearsal dinner invitations (April 2013)
Finalize seating arrangements and meal selections
Ceremony
Design programs
Send info. to Tracey
Bubbles
Showers/Parties
Set up gift registries
Forward guest info to shower hostesses
Forward guest info to bachelorette hostesses
Purchase gifts for shower hostesses
Send thank you cards for shower
Miscellaneous
Wrap wedding party/parent gifts
Wrap groom's gift and arrange delivery
Last Minute Stuff
Pick up dress/veil from steaming
Pick up suits
Pick up any non-package flowers
Have rings cleaned
Drop off OOT bags to hotel
Confirm arrival/drop-off times with vendors/venue
Confirm event timeline with vendors/venue
Email event timeline to wedding party and immediate family
Forward setup information to helpers
Pack wedding night bag/drop off at hotel
Day Of
Say I Do!
Afterwards
Return suits
File marriage license
File for name change (SS card, passport, drivers license, etc.)
Complete legal paperwork
Have wedding bands insured
Send wedding thank you cards
Have dress cleaned
Post DIY supplies for sale