A pre wedding checklist should be made a few months prior to the date of wedding since it involves planning for everything for the wedding. You would be able to prepare for the wedding the way you like with a lot of time to buffer. For being choosy you should have enough time as well as options. But if that is not the case, before you start with anything, first and foremost divide the total time for preparations into three phases. Distribute all the matters on a priority basis. You would be able to prioritize the things and proceed step by step with the preparations by doing this.Points To Consider For Phase One
The most important thing that comes to mind, immediately after you come to know that you are going to wed is the marriage date. Put it first in your pre marriage checklist. Then follows the total budget within the limits of which you should book and organize resources. Based on the budget, decide on the number of guests to be invited and the venue as well. This you can do by creating a wedding cost checklist and by noting down all the likely expenditures involved. This is the only time when you should plan even for your post-wedding function, the reception. It is always wiser to finalize the decoration for the venue including the florists. Keeping in mind the budget for each phase of your planning is surely going to help you to a great deal.
As You Enter The Second Phase
In the next phase, you should consider looking for the dresses to be worn by you and your spouse-to-be. For brides, the accessories along with the bridal gown count shall be mentioned specially in the wedding list as they call for equal concern. Also, you should shop for the rings to be exchanged for the 'ring ceremony' and the surprise gifts. Choose the caterers and prepare a good menu for the day. You should always remember that a timely invitation to your guests is advisable for effective wedding planning. Make sure, that you have dispatched invitation cards by now. This helps your invitees plan accordingly.
Time For Confirmations In The Third Phase
Now is the time to go for the last phase of the pre marriage checklist, or you can say the D-day checklist. As you have covered most of the major issues and the time for the marriage is at hand, you should start confirming for everything that you have arranged. The final confirmation with all concerned would leave no space for any kind of confusion. Also, get your emergency and medical kit ready and hand them over them to your attendants. By considering all these important aspects you shall be actually achieving peace of mind. The more relaxed and stress-free you are on the eve, the more shall you be able to pay attention to your guests. It is your day and unless you enjoy every moment of it, you can't relish sweet memories. The pre wedding checklist helps to complete the tasks on time.
