So, you are getting hitched finally.

Well, congratulations!

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. You certainly have plans for this day. It is your one-of-a-kind day. And for your big day, you want everything to be flawless.

Have you selected the perfect wedding dress?

Have you booked a breathtaking venue?

Is your appointment with a photographer done to cover your event?

You have made your guest list, haven’t you?

Well, the answer to all these questions might be a YES. But still, it is better to make a checklist before you start planning your event to save the last-minute hotchpotch.

Wedding Planning Checklist

If you have enough time on your hands, it is better to plan as early as possible. Maybe a year before your wedding date?

Sounds weird? But that is how it works the best.

If you start early, you will have time to divide your tasks, making it only two to three jobs per month. Pretty easy to manage with the routine work, right?

So here is the ultimate wedding planning checklist that can help you to be on track:

Plan your Budget

You have decided to get married. The first thing is to take aside your budget. Make use of your mathematics skills. And start counting numbers.

Who is going to finance the event?

How much money are you willing to spend?

Jot down the details and make a rough draft. You will get to know the total expenses at the end. Now, prioritize and cut down any unwanted costs. You have a list to take action.

Keep in mind that this draft is not your final list. When you start spending money, there will be a few adjustments. Leave space for that too. For ease, the best practice will be to use an electronic spreadsheet or a similar app.

Decide the Venue

Your next big step will be to decide the venue. Explore your options that fit into your budget. You and your partner are the sole reason for this event - you both should be involved in this decision. Once decided, book a slot for your event. If you are planning ahead of time, you will certainly get your desired venue.

Hire Services

Hire professional services within your budget. Be it the spa or your hair and makeup on “the” day. It can be the photographer or maybe the catering services, the flower vendor, the wedding favours, the DJ or the band, every person who will make your event fun and colourful.

You might find all or most of the services from one vendor. Choose wisely. A little market research will come in handy here.

Choose your Wedding Outfit

It is your event. You certainly want to steal the show. You might already have a plan for your outfit.

Now is the time to turn your dream into reality and select your wedding dress.

A piece of budget-friendly advice will be to rent out the dress. You can spend that amount somewhere else. For your desired options, check HN Wedding Dress Rental Service. They have adoring options. You will get your pick.

Select Shoes, Jewellery and Other Accessories

Your wedding dress - checked.

Now it is time to take care of the shoes, jewellery and other accessories to add charm to your wedding outfit. Try on shoes, jewellery or maybe a cape (if you are planning a winter wedding). List down the necessary articles that you need to complete “the” look and head to the shopping spree.

Go for a Hair and Makeup Trial

Though you have worked out your wedding day look in your mind and had a conversation with the concerned services, it is better to have a trial first. Quite possible, your thought-of look does not go with the flow. Or simply, it does not suit you. It is best to try out the possibilities before the big day to save any last moment inconvenience.

Finalize your Guest List

You two need to sit down together and finalize the guest list. It can be a small list for an intimate ceremony. Or, you might have to work out a long list for a grand wedding.

You might need to make a hotel booking for your guests to stay. Wedding day transportation also, maybe? Work out the details and make the necessary arrangements now!

The Invites

It might seem a small task, but deciding what invites you want to choose for your guests is a hectic job in reality.

A month before your wedding (we are expecting you to have time), print them off. Start writing off the names from your guest list and send them.

Write Your Vows

It seems like you are about with the wedding preparations.

But there is still a crucial task to do.

Your vows.

If you opted for a personalized version then, sit together and write your vows. See what works for you as a couple.

Plan the Seating Arrangement

The day seems near. Plan how your guests will sit.

A tough job, right?

To respect the relations, handle egos, maintain a balance.

Make a seating guide.

Take your Photographer on Board

You have hired a professional who knows his job.

But you have some poses or moments in your mind that you want to capture forever.

Your big day will not return. To avoid any regrets, we suggest that you two first make a photography checklist. Then, at least a week before your wedding, have a meeting with your photographer. Share your list. So there are no regrets later.

Final Dress Trial

You must have tried your dress earlier. But, it is essential that at least six to four weeks before the event, you final dress trial.

Way to Go!

Pat your back. You have come so far.

We hope your big day is smooth and fun.

Avoid overcrowding your vendor list by hiring a team that provides multiple services.

For the best hair, makeup, wedding dress rental, photography and cinematography package, check out HN Wedding.