28 step wedding planning checklist

Note: It takes around 250 hours to plan a wedding, that equates to six weeks full time work

Again, with continued learning, and overly detailed checklists that were not as helpful to me, I continue to refine the plan of action for our own use and hopefully something that will help others to come. So, in order of priority:

1. Budget
2. Date 
3. Guest list
4. Location/ Venue- ceremony, reception, photo-shoot/first night accomodation
5. Save the date
6. Research the vision- what do i want to see, eat, hear?knowing what you want before getting the vendors; have pictures of what you like and don't like
7. Decide: Colour scheme/ style/theme of wedding
8. Team: Officiant 
9. Get: Wedding license and other legal paper work
10. Team: Bridal party (bridesmaids, best man, maid of honour, ushers,)
11. Vendor: Bridal shop/tailor- (dress, suits, shoes, jewellery)
12. Vendor selection: Photography and Video
13. Vendor: Caterer
14. Vendor: Cake baker
15. Vendor: Tents, tables and chairs
16. Vendor: Flowers and decor
17. Register wedding gifts
18. Decide: Invitation card wording
19. Decide: Wedding programme and timeline
20. Vendor: Invitations- wedding stationery
21. Decide: music- procession, exit, reception entrance, first dance
22. Vendor: Entertainment- DJ, MC, PA systems
23. Vendor: Wedding transporation
24. Buy: Wedding rings
25.  Book: Honeymoon
26. Book: Salon- hair, nails, make up; hair and make up trial
27. Pack for honeymoon and new home; Break in shoes
28. Wedding rehearsal

Wedding day!