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Wedding Planning Cheat Sheet
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When planning a wedding it’s easy to accidentally let something slip through the cracks because you thought of it too late or overlooked it.
Either way, you end up paying…with higher costs or by missing out on what you wanted. Avoid that by using this cheat sheet to help you stay organized as you plan your wedding.
Notice I’ve left off timings except for week of wedding and the day before. That’s because you may be planning for anywhere from two months to two years ahead of time.
Instead, I’ve sectioned off the tasks as:
- engagement
- getting the ball rolling
- picking vendors
- deciding what to DIY
- items to buy
- don’t forget to do
- last minute details
- last second details
This more closely reflects how you go about planning in “real life.”
You can see the cheat sheet below, but you probably want to
You can save it to your computer then fill in columns and blanks beside each line item as well as print it (Note…if you are going to fill it in, save the file first because your notes won’t save if you make them to the online copy).
Enjoy! ~Bobette
We’re Engaged! |
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Let’s Get the Ball Rolling! |
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| Who’s paying for what and/or contributing: |
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| ____________________________________ |
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| Maid/matron of honor and bridesmaids |
| Best man and groomsmen |
| Flower girl and ring bearer |
| Ushers |
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| Ceremony (Deposit of $_______due by _____) |
| Reception (Deposit of $_______due by _____) |
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We’re Picking These Pros & Vendors. |
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Deposit of $________due by _____ |
Deposit of $________due by _____ |
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Deposit of $________due by _____ |
Deposit of $________due by _____ |
Deposit of $________due by _____ |
Deposit of $________due by _____ |
Deposit of $________due by _____ |
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| __________Deposit of $________due by _____ |
| __________Deposit of $________due by _____ |
Here’s What We are Doing Ourselves. |
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| Appetizers_______________________________ |
| Entree(s) ________________________________ |
| Side Dishes_______________________________ |
| Dessert__________________________________ |
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| Bouquets and corsages |
| Boutonnieres |
| Floral Centerpieces |
| Floral Decorations: Ceremony |
| Floral Decorations: Reception |
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Additional Items to Choose and Buy. |
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| Hers |
| His |
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| Bride |
| Gown |
| Veil |
| Headpiece |
| Shoes |
| Jewelry |
| Garter |
| Groom and groomsmen |
| Tuxedos or suits |
| Shirts |
| Cummerbunds or vests |
| Ties |
| Cuff links |
| Shoes |
| Bridesmaids |
| Gowns |
| Shoes |
| Hair decor |
| Jewelry |
| Flower girl |
| Gown |
| Shoes |
| Tiara |
| Ring bearer |
| Suit or tuxedo |
| Shoes |
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| Guest Book and Pen |
| Ring Bearer Pillow |
| Flower Girl Basket |
| Aisle Runner |
| Pew Decorations |
| Sand Ceremony or Unity Candle Set |
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| Entrance arch or other decoration |
| Backdrops (Pinterest ideas here: http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=wedding+backdrop) |
| Lighting (Pinterest ideas here: http://pinterest.com/YourWeddingHelp/wedding-lights/) |
| Wall decor |
| Ceiling drape (gossamer or tulle) |
| Head table decor |
| Centerpieces |
| Table numbers |
| Chair covers and sashes |
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| Placecards or escort cards |
| Card box |
| Favors |
| Menus |
| Tableclothes |
| Silverware or plastic cutlery |
| Cake serving set |
| Plates |
| Glassware |
Let’s Not Forget to Do This! |
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| For out-of-town guests |
| For honeymoon |
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| Parents/grandparents |
| Bridesmaids/groomsmen |
| Flower girl/ring bearer |
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Last Minute Details (week before). |
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| Bride |
| Groom |
| Bridesmaids |
| Groomsmen |
| Flower girl |
| Ring bearer |
| Her Mom |
| His Mom |
| Her Dad |
| His Dad |
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| Clergy/officiate |
| Driver(s) |
| Bartender |
| Musicians |
| Other |
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(Examples are here: http://pinterest.com/YourWeddingHelp/wedding-day-emergency-kits/) |
Last Second Details (day before). |
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| Marriage license to officiate/clergy |
| Miscellaneous items to ceremony and reception |
| Coordinate wedding party transportation |
| Tips and remaining payments paid |
| Gifts moved after reception |
| Rentals returned |
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By Bobette Kyle | March 11, 2013
Topics: Freebies, Staying Within Budget, Wedding Ideas, Wedding Planning Tools | 2 Comments »
May 9th, 2013 at 1:46 pm
I was having trouble trying to figure out how to plan my wedding until I found this “CHEAT SHEET” Now I have some where to start… actually it looks like you have covered ALL the basis.
Thanks for making this available.
May 9th, 2013 at 2:25 pm
You are welcome, Jenny. Glad you find it helpful! ~Bobette