Want to make sure you haven’t forgotten an important wedding detail? This wedding day checklist printable is here to help! We’ve rounded up 50+ things to remember for your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and reception, all in one handy checklist you can save, print, and check off as you go.
Keep this list nearby as you plan your wedding. You can cross off each completed task, mark the things that still need attention, and run through everything again during the week before the wedding. It’s a simple way to catch those little details that can easily slip through the cracks when you’re busy getting ready for the big day!
Looking for even more reminders? See our complete list of things not to forget at your wedding.
Free Wedding Day Checklist Printable
Before you get started, remember that every wedding is different. Some items on this list may not apply to your celebration, and that’s perfectly fine! Cross out anything you don’t need and add your own reminders wherever necessary.
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Checklist
Start with the rehearsal dinner! Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a full celebration with your wedding party and family, use this list to keep track of the details.
- Venue
- Wedding party gifts
- Bride and groom gifts
- Bar and beverages
- Tables and chairs
- Decorations
- Tablecloths and napkins
- Centerpieces and floral arrangements
- Coat check
- Special occasion permit, if needed
- Caterer and menu
- Bartender
- Dishes and serving pieces
- Silverware and glassware
- Music
- Sound system
Wedding Ceremony Checklist
From the marriage license to the flowers and ceremony music, there are plenty of little details to coordinate before you walk down the aisle. Here’s what to remember:
- Ceremony venue
- Marriage license
- Officiant and officiant fee
- Wedding rings
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Wedding photo list
- Wedding programs
- Basket or holder for programs
- Sound system and ceremony microphones
- Chairs and reserved seating
- Unity candle, if needed
- Altar decorations and backdrop
- Pedestals or pillars
- Music
- Aisle runner
- Candles and aisle decorations
- Boutonnieres and bouquets
- Transportation
- Bride’s emergency kit
- Vendor gratuities
- Parking arrangements
- Ceremony signage
- Flower girl basket
- Ring bearer pillow
- Flower petals
- Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue
- Special occasion permit, if needed
Wedding Reception Checklist
Now for the party! Your reception has plenty of moving parts, from guest seating and dinner service to music, dancing, and decorations. Check these details before the celebration begins.
- Reception venue
- Dishes and serving pieces
- Tables and chairs
- Snacks and appetizers
- Bar and beverages
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Bartender
- Glassware and silverware
- Decorations
- Transportation
- Guest book and guest book table
- Card box
- Security, if needed
- Caterer and final menu
- Tent, if needed
- Napkins and tablecloths
- Coffee and tea service
- Cake server
- Cake stand
- Ice
- Music or wedding band
- Sound system
- Dance floor
- Centerpieces
- Wedding favors
- Custodian or cleanup arrangements
- Vendor gratuities and outstanding fees
- Reception lighting
- Bathroom facilities and supplies
- Head table decorations
- Chair signs
Download Your Free Wedding Day Checklist PDF
Ready to check everything off your list? Download our free wedding day checklist printable below! The PDF is in black and white and formatted to fit on one page, making it easy to print at home and keep with your wedding planning notes.
Print a copy, grab a pen, and start checking things off. You can also share it with your wedding planner, maid of honor, or anyone helping coordinate the big day.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WEDDING DAY CHECKLIST
Happy planning! And don’t forget to share this checklist with a friend who’s getting married soon. They’ll thank you for it!
xo
Emma
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