Wedding Checklist

Apparel

• Gown
• Bridal shoes
• Bridal undergarments
• Bridal jewelry 
• Wedding bands 
• Bridal hairpiece/veil 
• Bridesmaid dresses
• Bridesmaid accessories 
• Bridesmaid shoes
• Groom's tux
• Groom's shoes
• Groomsman tuxes
• Groomsman shoes
• Flower girl dress
• Ring bearer attire
• Garters
• Alterations
• Rehearsal dinner outfit
• Wedding night lingerie 
• Going away outfit
• Honeymoon clothes

Floral 

• Bride bouquet 
• Bridesmaids bouquets
• Corsages 
• Boutonnieres
• Reception centerpieces
• Alter flowers
• Pew/chair bows
• Bouquet toss bouquet 
• Flower girl petals

Stationary 

• Engagement party invitations 
• Rehearsal dinner invitations 
• Save the date cards & envelopes 
• Wedding invitations & envelopes
• RSVP cards & envelopes
• Map/direction cards
• Postage 
• Calligrapher
• Thank you notes
• Address labels
• Wedding programs 
• Guest place cards
• Table numbers

Gifts & Favors

• Attendant gifts
• Parent gifts
• Gift for fiance 
• Favors

Ceremony

• Officiant
• Officiant fee
• Location 
• Music
• Alter decorations
• Pew decorations
• Ring bearer pillow
• Flower girl basket
• Flower girl petals
• Unity candle 
• Aisle runner
• Basket for programs
• Recessional toss (petals, rice, bubbles, sparklers)
• Something old, new, 
• borrowed and blue

Reception

• Venue 
• Caterer
• Serving staff
• Liquor
• Water, coffee & non-
• alcoholic beverages
• Ice
• Bartender
• Cake
• Groom's cake
• Cake knife & server
• Cake topper
• Tent
• Bathrooms
• Lighting 
• Tables and chairs
• Chair signs
• Dinnerware
• Glassware
• Toasting glasses
• Table linens
• Napkins
• Centerpieces 
• Decor 
• Guest book & pen
• Guest book table
• Card box
• Entertainment
• Dance floor 
• Microphone
• Gratuities
• Parking
• Coat check

Photography 

• Engagement photos 
• Bridal portraits
• Family photos
• Ceremony photos
• Reception photos
• Videography
• Photo albums

Rehearsal Dinner

• Venue 
• Caterer
• Bar
• Bartender
• Tables and chairs
• Dinnerware
• Decor
• Centerpieces
• Linens 
• Entertainment 
• Parking

Transportation

• Post ceremony
• transportation
• Rehearsal dinner 
• transportation 
• Guest shuttles

Miscellaneous

• Marriage License
• Bachelor / Bachelorette parties
• Hairdresser
• Make-up artist
• Mani/pedi 
• Wedding planner
• Hotel accommodations 
• for guests
• Engagement ring 
• insurance

Honeymoon

• Airfare
• Accommodations
• Transportation 
• Passport