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Updated on 01 January 2012

Apparel Checklist

Updated on 01 January 2012

Choosing your gown involves more than one trip to a bridal shop. Keep track of your vendors and appointments for all your gown and accessory needs with this checklist.

Attendant Duties

Updated on 01 January 2012

Attendants love being a part of the wedding, but don’t always know what else to do! Here’s a traditional list of tasks to give them, and you, some guidance.

Bridal Registry Preferences

Updated on 02 January 2012

Registering gift preferences is a tremendous time saver for you and your guests. Here are the basics of things to consider, but the sky’s the limit!

Details: Who’s in charge

Updated on 01 January 2012

Here’s a handy single-page list of details (directly from the Wedding Guide) that can easily be forgotten, but not when you print this out and keep it handy, or maybe better yet, give it to a trusted delegate.

Flower Checklist

Updated on 01 January 2012

When talking to a florist, use this checklist to determine what you need, what you’re getting and how they compare.

Photography Checklist

Updated on 01 January 2012

Your wedding memories are going to last a lifetime with proper attention to photographic details. The checklist offers you some ideas for different shots and includes room for your photographers’ contact information.

Planning Calendar

Updated on 01 January 2012

Start with the month you begin. Focus on what needs to be done this month. Use this in conjunction with ’Your Timetable’ for your planning needs.

Pre-Ceremony Timeline

Updated on 02 January 2012

Here is a typical pre-ceremony timeline. Write in the times when each will happen on your day.

Receiving Line Options

Updated on 01 January 2012

After all, a Reception starts with receiving your guests, and as your guests arrive you’ll want to know who meets whom first. Follow this chart for some options.

Reception Site Selection Criteria

Updated on 01 January 2012

As you visit banquet halls and other reception sites, bring our handy criteria checklist with you.

Reception Timeline

Updated on 01 January 2012

Here’s a typical reception timeline. Write in the times when each will happen on your day as well as who is responsible

Rehearsal Dinner Guest List

Updated on 01 January 2012

Keep your rehearsal dinner guest list in a handy place. List the names of your bridal party plus their guests and don’t forget guests of the bride’s and groom’s family who’ll be in attendance.

Vendor Payment Tracking

Updated on 01 January 2012

With so many things going on, it can be hard to keep track of who you already paid and who you still need to pay. This chart will help you keep track.

Wedding Budget

Updated on 01 January 2012

This chart gives you a typical breakdown of wedding expenses that you can change to suit your needs. To keep a running account of your expenses, use our Budget Calculator!

Wedding Day Information

Updated on 01 January 2012

With so many people involved with your wedding it is important that you and your helpers can get in touch with all of the service providers, if needed.

Wedding Day Schedule

Updated on 01 January 2012

Plan ahead with our simple little Wedding Day Schedule Sheet, from the pages of the Wedding Guide. Write down the time and the task—before the big day—and see how much smoother life is.

Wedding Guest List

Updated on 02 January 2012

Use this handy list to keep track of who’s been invited. Print out as many pages as you need and keep track of your guest’s responses.

Wedding Party List

Updated on 01 January 2012

Here’s a simple form from the pages of the Wedding Guide, that you can print out and keep with you. The list has room for all of the important contact information for the people in your wedding party.