I learned that preparing for a wedding is a very hectic task. You really have to put everything on a proper schedule so as not to waste your time and money. I found this wedding checklist and I want to share it to those who are getting married like me. I know that this will com in handy.

To help you keep things on track towards your big day, have this wedding checklist as your guide.

Wedding Checklist Phase 1
(10 to 12 months before)
[ ] Announce the engagement
[ ] Finalize the wedding date
[ ] Choose and book your ceremony and reception venues
[ ] Decide on a theme
[ ] Estimate your wedding budget
[ ] Draft a guest list
[ ] Hire a wedding planner
[ ] Decide on your new home after the wedding
[ ] Block off date with ceremony officiant
[ ] Complete your wedding and liturgical entourage

Wedding Checklist Phase 2
(6 to 9 months before)
[ ] Hire a photographer and videographer
[ ] Hire a caterer
[ ] Hire a designer
[ ] Hire a florist
[ ] Hire your musician, cake supplier, and makeup artist
[ ] Book your bridal car
[ ] Start consulting travel agents about honeymoon options
[ ] Shop for wedding rings and have it engraved

Wedding Checklist Phase 3
(4 to 5 months before)
[ ] Attend a pre-marriage seminar
[ ] Compile guest list and organize addresses
[ ] Prepare contents of invitation including final list of entourage
[ ] Order invitations and missalettes
[ ] Organize gift registry
[ ] Start fitting with your dress designer
[ ] Secure a marriage license
[ ] Work on documentation requirements for the church
[ ] Order bridal accessories
[ ] Finalize menu with caterer or hotel (have food tasting session and order a mock arrangement from the florist)
[ ] Order souvenirs
[ ] Order entourage gifts

Wedding Checklist Phase 4
(3 months before)
[ ] Submit church requirements
[ ] Finalize details with all suppliers
[ ] Book wedding night accomodations
[ ] Book honeymoon plans
[ ] Submit playlist to the musicians
[ ] Select program emcee and discuss reception program
[ ] Inform participants of the reception program (speakers, special performances, visual montages, etc.)
[ ] Schedule your pre-nuptial shoot and trial makeup

Wedding Checklist Phase 5
(2 months before)
[ ] Attend canonical interview
[ ] Prepare reception seating chart

Wedding Checklist Phase 6
(1 month before)
[ ] Send out invitations
[ ] Confirm delivery dates and other details with suppliers
[ ] Prepare wedding day timetable
[ ] Attend bridal shower
[ ] Delegate tasks to entourage

Wedding Checklist Phase 7
(2 weeks before)
[ ] Follow-up RSVP
[ ] Pack for your honeymoon
[ ] Prepare payments for suppliers and other hired professionals and service providers involved
[ ] Start intensive grooming regiment

Wedding Checklist Phase 8
(1 week before)
[ ] Confirm final headcount of guests
[ ] Organize bridal accessories
[ ] Give reminders to the entourage
[ ] Turn over all plans, materials, etc. to your coordinator
[ ] Rehearse your wedding vows
[ ] Spend quality time with your family
[ ] Go to confession
[ ] Get as much rest as possible

Wedding Checklist Phase 9
(1 to 3 days before)
[ ] Get a manicure and pedicure
[ ] Make a list of things-to-bring to the hotel
[ ] Check into hotel
[ ] Advise necessary suppliers of your hotel room number
[ ] Confirm bridal car pick-up
[ ] Prepare robe for bridal preparation pictorial
[ ] Rest

Wedding Checklist Phase 10
(Wedding Day)
[ ] Relax and enjoy the day
[ ] Savor each moment
[ ] Start forever with your partner