Step by Step Wedding Planner

1. Set Wedding Date

2. Hire a Wedding Coordinator, if budget allows

3. Plan your guest list

4. Plan a Budget

5. Discuss wedding theme and colors

6. Visit wedding venues and book ceremony and reception location

7. Discuss and plan for rentals, if needed (ie. extra tables, tents, linens etc.)

8. Plan engagement party

9. Hire a  photographer for engagement photos to submit to your local paper. Many times after contracting your wedding photographer, engagement photo sessions can be negotiated for free.

10. Hire an Officiant

11. Order Save-The-Date Cards; Select Wedding and Rehearsal Dinner invitations, Programs, Response and Thank you cards

12. Find a Bakery for Wedding & Groom's Cake

13. Decide on music for ceremony and reception. Research songs for Mother/Son Father/Daughter dance and First Dance

14. Interview Florists

15. Discuss Caterers and schedule tastings, when possible

16. Shop for a Gown, Veil, Headpieces and Bridal Jewelry

17. Select Bridesmaids Dresses and Groomsmen's attire

18. Schedule Fittings for the Bridal Party

19. Plan Your Honeymoon

20. Hire Transportation

21. Find Favors for Wedding Guests (Budget Permitting)

22. Find Gifts for your Bridal Party

23. Select a Guest Book

24. Plan your Rehearsal Dinner

25. Set up Gift Registries in more than one location (provide options)

26. Order Wedding Accessories (ie. Ring Pillows, Garter, Candles, Champagne flutes, etc)

27. Arrange Accommodations for Out of Town Guests

28. Arrange for Valet, if necessary

29. Schedule Dance Lessons (optional)

30. Hire Makeup Artists and Hairstylists, budget permitting

31. Select Wedding Bands

32. Confirm Dates & Times Scheduled and Pray for the Best:)