90 Days Planning Checklist
3 Months Before
Finalize Guest List
☐ Review RSVPs and follow up with missing responses
☐ Confirm final guest count estimates
☐ Communicate guest count updates to your planner and caterer
Wedding Attire
☐ Schedule final dress fitting
☐ Order or purchase wedding accessories
☐ Confirm attire for wedding party members
☐ Purchase wedding shoes and begin breaking them in
Transportation & Lodging
☐ Confirm hotel room blocks
☐ Reserve transportation for wedding party and guests if needed
☐ Share accommodation information with guests
Ceremony Planning
☐ Meet with your officiant
☐ Begin drafting your ceremony script
☐ Start writing personal vows (if applicable)
☐ Select ceremony readings
Rentals & Design
☐ Finalize rental selections
☐ Confirm floor plan and layout concepts
☐ Finalize décor details and floral vision
Marriage License Research
☐ Review your state's marriage license requirements and timeline
2 Months Before
Vendor Confirmations
☐ Confirm all vendor contracts are signed
☐ Review payment schedules and due dates
☐ Provide updated timelines and logistics as needed
Seating & Guest Experience
☐ Begin creating your seating chart
☐ Confirm children's meals and dietary restrictions
☐ Plan welcome bags or guest favors
Music
☐ Submit must-play and do-not-play lists
☐ Select ceremony music
☐ Choose first dance, parent dances, and special songs
Personal Details
☐ Order or create signage
☐ Finalize stationery items
1 Month Before
Final Vendor Review
☐ Confirm arrival and departure times with all vendors
☐ Submit final payments due before the wedding
☐ Share emergency contact information
Final Guest Count
☐ Provide estimated guest count to caterer and venue
☐ Finalize seating chart
Wedding Day Details
☐ Gather all personal décor items
☐ Organize guest book and pens
☐ Prepare card box
☐ Assemble welcome bags and favors
Beauty Appointments
☐ Finalize hair and makeup schedule
☐ Schedule manicure, pedicure, and grooming appointments
☐ Complete any skincare treatments
Marriage License
☐ Obtain your marriage license according to state requirements
Create an Emergency Kit
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