Free Wedding Checklist

Define your total budget and allocate amounts by category.

Pick a date (and backup) considering venue availability and season.

Draft the initial guest list with your partner and families.

Visit and book your ceremony location (church, town hall, outdoor).

Visit and secure your reception venue with a deposit.

Create mood boards, browse styles, define your vision.

Consider event insurance for cancellation, liability, and weather.

Review portfolios, meet candidates, and book your photographer.

Find and book a videographer if you want a wedding film.

Select your caterer and start discussing menu options.

Research and secure your music entertainment.

Ask your bridesmaids, groomsmen, best man, maid of honor.

Secure your ceremony officiant (religious or civil).

Plan an engagement shoot for save-the-dates and memories.

Wedding dress, suit, or outfit — allow time for alterations.

Select your florist and discuss arrangements, bouquet, centerpieces.

Schedule tastings and place your cake order.

Arrange transport for the couple, wedding party, and guests.

Set up your wedding site with all the details for your guests.

Research destinations, book flights and accommodation.

Send digital save-the-dates via Anatole to all guests.

Reserve hotel room blocks near the venue.

Choose venue and menu for the rehearsal dinner.

Configure your gift registry on Anatole with your goal amount.

Browse, try on, and order your wedding bands.