Wedding Preparation Guide

My aunt (tita Grace) sent me a spreadsheet containing the list of to do's prior to the wedding day itself. I find it really helpful so I am posting it here to help other bride-to-be's as well.

Happy preps! =)

Announce your engagement Decide on a date Decide on time of ceremony and reception Go over the budget Pick the ceremony site Determine number of guests and draw up a guest list with fiancé Choose and reserve the  reception site Book a hotel room for wedding day (suggestion: h2b stay at the same hotel for coverage of his prep) Select ceremony officiant and check his availability (if not supplied by church) Draw a list of primary sponsors and check their availability Choose members of the wedding entourage Finalize members of the entourage and principal sponsors Select mass readers and program hosts (emcees) Formally inform all Principal sponsors and wedding entourage Decide on color motif and wedding theme Make honeymoon reservations Canvass all prospective suppliers Book a designer and finalize wedding gown and entourage attire and schedule fittings Book supplier for grooms attire and male entourage (if own supplied) and schedule for fitting Book photographer and videographer Book make up artist Decide on gown design and supplier Decide on entourage attire and designer Have every participant measured and schedule for intital fitting Hire events stylist/florist Hire on the day wedding coordinator Book the musicians, sound system supplier and singers. Finalize cake design and supplier Decide on wedding favors and book supplier Scout and book bridal car supplier Finalize and book all special suppliers (like confetti, fireworks, etc) Decide on design and order the wedding invitations Choose and order wedding bands and have them engraved Make a directory of all pertinent persons and suppliers and keep it handy Complete all church requirements Schedule couples seminar  Do an ocular of church and reception with Stylist and Coordinator (if needed) Take sample copy of missalette to Officiant for approval Complete the guest list with contact numbers and name to address in envelopes Start Delivery of Invitations Do bridal registry Have bridal/groom fitting and wedding party and schedule for adjustments Schedule Prenup pictorial Do a hair and makeup run-through (with headpiece) on day of prenup pictorial Print missalette Have missalette stapled, cut and embossed Buy/Order gifts for principal sponsors and wedding entourage Arrange final fittings for bride and entourage Break in bridal shoes ( this is important) Finalize all songs to be played at church and reception Inform Musician and coordinator of your song selections Finalize ceremony plans and reception program Prepare technical script and program flow with coordinator Have dry run with Reception hosts Finalize reception set up and layout details Order wines for toasting and arrange alcoholic drinks to be served (if own supplied) Turn over all suppliers details to coordinator RSVP guests Puzzle time: Do the seating for the reception Make sure all wedding favors (principal, entourage, guest) are complete and ready for turnover to coordinator Prepare all necessary items for ceremony and reception Get final trim and color for hair Get teeth cleaning Prepare table cards for VIPs Finalize seating arrangement Prepare registry cards (if assigned seating) Delegate duties and responsibilities to friends and family needed for the wedding Make sure wedding outfit and accessories is complete and done and scheduled for delivery Attend bridal shower Give the food provider the final head count and discuss final arrangements. Confirm details with all suppliers Write all check payable to all suppliers for their balance for turnover to coordinator Place fees for tips for the Big Day fort turnover to coordinator Finalize everything again with Coordinator for Ceremony and Reception Program Get relaxation and body treatments Prepare all things to be brought to the hotel and emergency kit