Ceremony and Reception Time Budget Planning Worksheet

Many people will tell you to begin planning your wedding a year in advance. If that time frame will be shorter for you, don't panic! Just move the steps up as you need to, delegate, and set your priorities from the start!

To Do

Date Done

Deposit Made

Final Payment Made

Set the date

Decide on number of guests

Set budget

Reserve ceremony site

Reserve reception site

Hire wedding consultant (if desired)

Arrange for a wedding officiant

Order wedding and other invitations

Mail wedding and other invitations

Order or buy wedding dress and accessories

Order or buy tuxedos and accessories

Order or buy bridesmaids' dresses

Take care of dress alterations

Put deposit down on flowers

Put deposit down on cake

Put deposit down on catering

Put deposit down on music

Put deposit down on transportation

Put deposit down on photographer

Put deposit down on videographer

Put deposit down on rental items

Get blood tests and marriage license

Make hair and makeup appointment

Buy wedding rings

Buy/make wedding favors

Buy wedding-party gifts and other gifts

Plan the engagement party

Plan rehearsal dinner

Plan other functions, such as brunch

Plan honeymoon

Make reservations and travel plans

Get wedding insurance

Get travel insurance

Schedule a break for bride and groom before ceremony

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