| Category | What | Done? | Estimated
Cost | Actual
Cost |
Ceremony | Book site and minister, priest, or JP | | | |
Select music | | | |
Select readings | | | |
Purchase rings | | | |
Determine night of rehearsal | | | |
Determine location of rehearsal dinner | | | |
Reception | Select reception site | | | |
Determine guest list | | | |
Order invitations | | | |
Write up directions | | | |
Mail invitations | | | |
Make favors | | | |
Dinner | Select caterer | | | |
Select menu | | | |
Determine seating arrangement | | | |
Wedding Cake | Select baker | | | |
Order cake | | | |
Select cake topping | | | |
Flowers | Select florist | | | |
Order boutonnieres | | | |
Order bridal bouquet | | | |
Order bridal party bouquets | | | |
Order flowers for parents | | | |
Order flowers for grandparents | | | |
Order flowers for other special guests | | | |
Order flowers for reception: center pieces, etc. | | | |
Order flowers for ceremony: altar, pews, etc. | | | |
Music | Select DJ or band | | | |
Select music for first dance, etc. | | | |
Photography | Select photographer | | | |
Develop list of must have photos | | | |
Videographer | Hire or ask someone to tape ceremony | | | |
Clothing | Order bride's dress | | | |
Purchase bride's shoes and veil, etc. | | | |
Final fitting | | | |
Order bridesmaid's dresses | | | |
Set up appointment for hair & makeup | | | |
Rent groom's tux | | | |
Rent best man and usher's tuxes | | | |
Gifts | Gift for best man and ushers | | | |
Gift for maid of honor and bridal party | | | |
Gift for parents | | | |
Marriage License | Dr.'s appt for bride | | | |
Dr.'s appt for groom | | | |
Apply for license | | | |
Pickup certificate | | | |
Honeymoon | Book hotel for wedding night | | | |
Book honeymoon | | | |
Travel | Make arrangements for out of state guests | | | |
