Byron Bay Wedding Planning Checklist
Wedding Planning Checklist
Wedding planning is no mean feat even if you have help on board. A quick glimpse of the wedding planning checklist below will jolt the lighthearted into reality.
This is only a sample of a typical Byron Bay wedding planning checklist, bride template and budget planner and will obviously need some tinkering to suit your individual wedding planning needs.
This same format is ideal for a wedding reception timeline. MS Excel is an ideal tool for putting a diy wedding planning checklist or wedding run sheet together.
| Activity | by Groom | by Bride | by Planner | Budget |
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Kick Off |
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| Buy Engagement Ring | ||||
| Announce Engagement | ||||
| Update Facebook | ||||
| Engagement Party | ||||
6 – 12 Months Out |
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| Decide Wedding Date and Theme | ||||
| Decide Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Guest Numbers | ||||
| Gift Registry | ||||
| Compile a Budget | ||||
| Book Ceremony and Reception Venues | ||||
| Book Celebrant, Photographer, Videographer, Caterer, Decorator, Music, | ||||
3-6 Months Out |
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| Stationary (Invitations, Thankyou’s and Place Cards) | ||||
| Compile Guest list | ||||
| Book Accommodation and Flights | ||||
| Send Invites | ||||
| Book Party Hire | ||||
| Book Limos and Transport | ||||
| Book Florist | ||||
| Book Wedding Cake | ||||
| Book Makeup and Hair | ||||
| Buy/HireWedding dress, shoes and accessories | ||||
| Buy/Hire Wedding party clothes, shoes and accessories | ||||
2 – 3 Months Out |
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| Book Honeymoon | ||||
| Organise Hens and Bucks Parties | ||||
| Firm up decorating, bouquets and floral arrangements | ||||
| Trial fitting of wedding outfits | ||||
| Trial tasting with caterer for menu selection | ||||
| Shop for bombonieres, and gifts | ||||
| Buy Wedding Rings | ||||
1 – 2 Months Out |
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| Arrange bar | ||||
| Buy guest book | ||||
| Confirm MC | ||||
2-4 Weeks Out |
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| Contact Celebrant to discuss ceremony | ||||
| Assign Speachmakers | ||||
| Compile a songlist for band/DJ and ceremony playlist | ||||
| Advise caterer final numbers | ||||
| Write vows | ||||
| Ensure all services have date/ time/ Address/ etc | ||||
1 Week Out |
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| Finalise Wedding Day Run Sheet | ||||
| Appoint a Wedding Day Manager if you don’t have a Planner | ||||
| Finalise Reception Seating Plan | ||||
| Delegate cleanup and party hire return | ||||
| Delegate gift collection and storage | ||||
| Delegate who pays Service Providers on the Wedding Day | ||||
| Delegate who hands out gifts and bombonieres | ||||
| Rehearsal with Celebrant | ||||
| Appoint Ceremony Witnesses | ||||
| Arrange for mail to be picked up or held whilst on honeymoon | ||||
| Pack for honeymoon | ||||
| Organise drinks/esky/table/glasses for outdoor ceremony | ||||
| Fake Tan and Nails | ||||
1 Day Out |
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| One more sleep | ||||
THE DAY |
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| Lap up the Stardom | ||||
Post Wedding |
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| Update Facebook Status and post images | ||||
| Preserve Bridal Bouquet and Dress | ||||
| Hire Clothing returned | ||||
Post Honeymoon |
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| Review Video | ||||
| Review Photos and select Images for Album/s | ||||
| Write testimonials for Services | ||||
| Change name with bank & passport etc. | ||||
| Change address for postage etc. | ||||
| Update wills | ||||
| Update insurances and superannuation beneficiaries |