Wedding Checklist

Planning a wedding in Toronto and the GTA is a lot of work - making sure that everything is perfect for your special day is of utmost importance. We at Bewed.ca have compiled a helpful wedding checklist to help you plan your big day.

Checklist 12 - 6 Months Before the Wedding Day

Welcome to the beginning of your wedding planning journey! It will be a journey filled with excitement and, no doubt, worry. However, there are several things you can do to make planning your wedding a smoother process. First and foremost, get organized! Start and notebook or a binder to write down working to-do lists, prices and notes. Make sure to include an envelope or a pocket insert in which to keep receipts and business cards. Write down phone numbers, appointments and any reminders you may need. Having everything in one place will make planning your big day much easier. That being said, Bewed has prepared a general list of things that you may find helpful when planning your wedding. However, please note that the items listed below are not listed by priority.

1 year to 6 months before the wedding date, you should:

• Decide on a date (or an approximate date)

• Decide on an approximate budget

• Interview and hire a videographer

• Interview and hire a photographer

• Work out an approximate guest list (this list should be created with software such as Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software- this makes it easy to update, and you can include phone numbers and addresses that you will need later on for sending out invitations and thank you cards after the wedding)

• Choose a venue (restaurant, banquet hall, etc.)

• Find a wedding dress

• Interview and hire the entertainment (DJ, musicians, dancers)

• Interview and hire an officiant (Rabbi, Priest, Justice of the Peace)

• Interview and hire a Florist

At this point, you are well on your way to organizing the wedding of your dreams! Check out our 3-6 months before the wedding checklist for more helpful tips!

Checklist 6 - 3 Months Before the Wedding Day

Congratulations! You are well on your way to planning a beautiful wedding. Continue taking care of things day by day and try not to get overwhelmed. Remember: keep the big picture in mind while you focus on the details.

Six to three months before the wedding date, you should:

• Order invitations and thank you cards

• Begin addressing invitations

• Order cake and desserts

• Make a gift registry

• Finalize the menu with the catering company or with the banquet hall

• Take care of the marriage license

• Finalize honeymoon plans (update passports and other necessary identification)

• Hire transportation (limousine, carriage, etc)

• Choose a song for your first dance

• Shop for accessories (shoes, garter, jewelry)

• Order centerpieces One of the most memorable days of your life is just around the corner!

Check out our 3 – 0 months before the wedding checklist for more helpful tips!

Checklist 3 - 0 Months Before the Wedding Day

Now is the time to finalize. It is also the most important time to remember to relax. The major parts of the wedding have been planned out, and now all that remains is to take care of a few things:

Three to zero months before the wedding date, you should:

• Purchase wedding bands

• Send out invitations

• Hire hair and beauty stylists

• Prepare a thank you speech

• Pick up the wedding gown

• Pick up the tuxedo

• Practice the first dance

• Make manicure, pedicure, facial, waxing appointments, etc.

Now, all that’s left to do is relax and enjoy your wedding day! Congratulations!

The Day of Your Wedding

Wow! The wedding day has finally arrived! Take a look at what you have done for the past year… everything was for this one special day, so don't forget to enjoy it!

Now is the moment to relax and remember the good moments.

Here are some final tips to make the day you've been working so hard on running smoothly:

• Call the florist to make sure that every thing is as planned
• Call the officiant to double check times, meeting places, etc.

• Call the banquet hall/restaurant to make sure there are no problems

• Call the photographer/videographer

• Call the bakery to double check that the cake and sweets are ready

• Call the florist

• Give the wedding bands to the best man
• Give the payment envelopes to the best man or whoever is in charge of paying for services

RELAX and enjoy the moment!

On behalf of Bewed, we congratulate you, and wish you a bright and healthy future together! (Hopefully, we've been of assistance!)