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