Massachusetts Wedding Guide

Wedding Planning

Wedding Task List

In an effort to help you organize all the aspects of planning your wedding, we've developed a task list of the major items that need to be completed.  Just check off the items as you complete them.  We've even included columns for tracking each item's estimated and actual cost to help you keep track of the costs of your wedding.

Don't hesitate to ask your bridal party, family and friends to help you out with the wedding planning. People that have already planned a wedding will be able to offer you helpful suggestions and advice.

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 topper

     

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

     
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