Wedding Planning Timeline + Checklist

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You get engaged and everything in life is pure bliss. You tell your family the news and then friend and then once you post the announcement on Facebook you get bombarded with this question:

When's the wedding?

It's overwhelming...I get it. Everyone wants to know details -- where, when, what, all the deets -- and all you want to do is just relax for a second before planning starts. I'm sure you're excited but first thing is first, take it easy and enjoy that engagement bliss.

And then once you're ready to get started you think, "Okay now what?"

There are so many wedding resources out there, so many wedding checklists and wedding to do lists? Which do I choose? Where do I start? How so I possibly plan this wedding?

Don't worry, we've got ya covered!

With the help of Wedding Forward, we're got the most amazing wedding planning checklist for you:

- what to plan and when to plan it
- help with narrowing down the guest list
- checklists for the bridal shower
- packing lists for the honeymoon

...and so much more! This resource has got it all and I promise, it'll be your new best friend. Until the honeymoon, that is.

Click the button link below to take a peek and don't forget to save it so you don't lose it!

Wedding Day Checklist

Your wedding day is all about two things:

1. first and foremost, marrying the love of your life and

2. having fun!

And you all know that I would HIGHLY recommend a wedding coordinator for at least the day of your wedding so that you can just sit back, relax, and not have to worry about the details.

So for all of my brides out there who have followed that advice, here is a checklist for you.

Short, simple, and easy.

You shouldn't have to worry about remembering the favors or the decor - that should already be in the hands of your coordinator BEFORE the wedding day. Personally, I take all items from my brides at the rehearsal so that from then on, it is all about fun and everything is out of their hands...literally.

And if possible, even some of the items on this list can be given to your planner or a bridesmaid so that there is nothing but the last two items on this list. But that, of course, is up to you!

But whatever you do, make sure that your wedding day checklist is no longer than this list.

The shorter, the better.

Have fun, make memories, and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. You only get this day once, so make the most of the seven hours that you have...with an ear to ear smile even if (and when) something doesn't go exactly as planned!

Maid of Honor Checklist

Your Maid of Honor is your right hand woman from when your dream wedding planning begins...generally, that is, before you're even engaged. Helping your fiance with the perfect proposal and dancing the night away to celebrate her best friend becoming a Mrs., your Maid of Honor is there every step of the way to do anything and everything in her power to ensure your wedding day is exactly as you've always dreamed. She is someone who you cannot imagine your life without, she is your "wifey" even as you become a real wifey, and she will be by your side through thick and thin for the rest of your life. Sounds a bit like the definition of "husband" now that I think about it!

So if you have been chosen for this great honor of being your best friend's Maid of Honor, here is a checklist to ensure you cover everything that is needed of you and more! You're her little Santa's helper, her planning assistant, her second approval on all wedding decisions, and her stylist and photographer through all of the wedding-related events! But first and foremost, you're her absolute best friend.