Planning an Event in Aurora Il? Use our Party Checklists

12 Months

Choose a date
Set a budget
Choose wedding party
Begin compiling a guest list
Start assembling a team of wedding pros: planner, photographer, videographer, caterer, florist, and musicians
Browse wedding dress and veil styles
Start a wedding folder/binder
Create wedding and style boards on Pinterest
Get engagement photos taken
Start browsing Save the Date designs to find your favorite style

3 Months

Finalize honeymoon plans and ensure all documents are in order
Plan ceremony and reception seating
Experiment with hair and veil with stylist
Finalize readers and readings
Purchase: toasting flutes, serving pieces, guestbook, flower basket and ring bearer pillow
Finalize reception menu
Determine reception agenda
Reach out to guests who haven’t RSVP’d yet
Order wedding favors

1 Month

Call vendors to confirm date, times and location
Confirm honeymoon reservations
Pack for honeymoon
Pick up wedding rings
Final dress fitting (with shoes & undergarments)
Write Thank You notes as gifts are received
Break in wedding shoes
Write toasts
Make plans for pets, plants, mail, etc.

Wrap Up

Ensure tuxes and rentals have been returned
Get wedding dress to preservationist or cleaners
Mail Thank You Cards (include a wedding photo)
Write reviews for all service providers (venue, DJ, cake, etc.)