Erin's Wedding To-Do List

For all my searches online, no to-do lists I found covered everything since every wedding is unique. So just as an example of how you'll have all sorts of extras you need to consider, here is my ACTUAL to-do list from my own wedding. No, most of this won't apply specifically to you, but if anything here makes you think "oh, I didn't even think about that!" then it's worth a quick look. 

  • Set up wedding website

  • Find reception venue

  • Find church

  • Ask Bob Money to officiate

  • Book photographer

  • Compare caterers

  • Begin looking at wedding dresses

  • Begin looking at bridesmaids dresses

  • Select caterer

  • Decide when to send Save the Dates

  • Book All Occasion Party Rentals

  • Determine invitee list

  • Choose bridal party

  • Find DJ

  • Find ceremony musicians

  • Set meeting with Lisa Foster

  • Find cake baker

  • Have engagement ring insured

  • Order "love" stamps

  • Make return address labels

  • Ask Jennifer for tips of eng. Shoot

  • Start registries

  • Select Save the Dates from Shutterfly

  • Buy wedding dress

  • Consult with Jennifer

  • Book honeymoon

  • Begin ceremony outline

  • Select bouquettes

  • Select boutennieres

  • Select corsaiges

  • Select centerpieces

  • Ask MHH to do make-up

  • Ask Alexis to do hair

  • Buy veil

  • Buy belt for dress

  • Gather addresses

  • Buy unity sand jars

  • Buy sand for unity sand

  • Look at wedding bands for Matt

  • Hire wedding day coordinator

  • Select for engagement photo clothes

  • Plan ceremony and give to Mr. Money

  • Begin invitation wording

  • Decide on bridesmaids dresses

  • Decide on suit for groomsmen

  • Select music for ceremony

  • Ask Bob Money if he is wearing a robe

  • Ask Cindy Hood if she needs a badge

  • Reserve floral arrangement for West Emory

  • Contact CBCB to have name in bulletin

  • Reserve block of hotel rooms

  • Wedding Insurance

  • Send Save the Dates

  • Book rehearsal dinner location

  • Select menu

  • Select final bride cake design

  • Select final grooms cake design

  • Schedule bridesmaids luncheon

  • Select invitation & program design

  • Ask Diane if we can use sparklers

  • Order sparklers or bubbles

  • Ask Diane if we can have candles in garden

  • Ask Diane if we can hang Japanese lanterns in garden

  • Schedule mtg with Diane for Aug 6

  • Bridesmaids dresses ordered

  • Suits (tuxes) ordered

  • Begin program wording

  • Select "music not to play" at reception list

  • Select hair styles

  • Order cocktail napkins

  • Buy guestbook

  • Buy wedding shoes

  • Buy wedding jewelry

  • Buy garter

  • Buy cake topper

  • Buy program basket

  • Large mats for reception (eng pics)

  • Order apothecary jars and vases

  • Frames for candy buffet fillers

  • Buy hostess gifts for Terri and AMI

  • Buy hostess gifts for Amy and Steph

  • Book cruise excursions

  • Finalize floral list

  • Make sure rehearsal dinner invites are done

  • Make photo list for Jennifer Crook

  • Buy cups for wine & beer

  • Pick out bridesmaids gifts

  • Pick out parents gifts

  • Decide on favors

  • Find someone to drive us to Nashville

  • Choose red wine

  • Make signs for reserved tables

  • Will we need a wine cork & bottle opener??

  • Are there strings for the Japanese lanterns?

  • Make Programs

  • Slideshow for rehearsal dinner

  • Verify linens

  • Verify caterer

  • Verify photographer

  • Verify videographer

  • Meet with Lou Anne & Rachel

  • Verify DJ

  • Verify KMA meeting w/ everyone included

  • Inform Bob's Liquor Store of wine order

  • Verify Trolley with Rodney

  • Order M&Ms

  • Set up final meeting with Lisa Foster

  • Find out how many room bags to make

  • Pay Ogle Entertainment

  • Buy ribbon for bows

  • Pay Church Janitor

  • Pay All Occasion

  • Pay Jennifer Crook

  • Pay Lisa Foster

  • Pay KMA

  • Give bow ribbon to Mrs. Cornman

  • Wrap all gifts

  • Lighting??

  • Meet with Mr. Money

  • Deadline for Caterer count

  • Bags for hotel guests

  • Get strings for Japanese lanterns

  • Pay Rex Jones

  • Buy beer

  • Finalize and e-mail agendas

  • Make disc for Sisters

  • Pay musicians

  • Pay Cindy

  • Pay Sligers

  • Donation for Moneys

  • Gift card for Moneys

  • Pay Wanda Stephens

  • Buy champagne for toasts

  • Wireless microphone on Mr. Money for Wanda

  • Platform in the back for Wanda?

  • Is there a sound booth at West Emory?

  • Gather decorations for trolley

  • Buy wine for cruise

  • Paint edges of posters

  • Get easels from Nana's

  • Put tips in separated envelopes

  • Print programs

  • Buy glasses for champagne in trolley

  • Bring Lavalieres to Lisa

  • Buy cornflower ribbon and bring to Lisa

  • Bring lemons (40) to Lisa

  • Extra alcohol pick-up (tell Travis)

  • Extra food pick-up (tell Rex)

  • Buy wine