A complete wedding planner we used for our own 3-day destination wedding. I have updated elements I would have done better for our wedding. Delete & update as you please. I hope this template makes your wedding dreams come true! This template helped us keep track of absolutely every element and help us to stay in budget. Save it in your bookmarks as an easy reference and download the app for when you wont have a computer with you.
Dashboard
Start Here: Mood Board
Budget Planner & Suppliers
Food Budget
Graphic Designer Budget
Light & Sound
Florals
Layout & Seating Chart
RSVP
Accomodation
Music
Celebrant / Priest
Gifts
Wedding Day Schedule - (Add Date)
- [ ] 11am: Make-up/Hair = MOH / Bridesmaid / Mum
- [ ] 1:30pm-4pm: Brides Hair & Make-up
- [ ] 4pm: Be Ready / Photos
- [ ] 6pm: Start Wedding
- [ ] 6:30pm: Welcome drinks / Photos
- [ ] 7:15pm: Guests seated / Couple Entrance
- [ ] 7:30pm: Dinner / Buffet Opens
- [ ] 8:30pm: Speeches - FoB, FoG, MOH, Best Men, Groom
- [ ] 9:00pm: First dance & cake
- [ ] 9:30pm: Party Starts / Open Bar / Dessert is Served
- [ ] 10:00pm: Throw the Bouquet
- [ ] 10:15pm: Smashing plates
- [ ] 12am: Pizza Snack
Decor Set Up For Wedding Day
- [ ] Lounges and sofas behind dinner area
- [ ] Seating plan: Facing Sunset
- [ ] Live Stream: Camera where guests are sitting
- [ ] Audio guest book sign, menu & name card on plate
- [ ] Cocktail menu sign at bar
- [ ] DJ to the side of venue
- [ ] Gift on each guests seat at reception
- [ ] Humidor: Place at Bar in wedding reception area
- [ ] Use florals from ceremony at reception
- [ ] Seating & welcome sign on entry to reception
- [ ] Place Wishing Well in obvious and safe place
- [ ] Menu, Name cards placed on plates
MC Announcements
- [ ] 7:15pm: ****Announce ****Couple Entrance
- [ ] 7:30pm: Announce Dinner
- [ ] 8:30pm: Introduce Speeches - FoB, FoG, MOH, Best Men, Groom
- [ ] 9:00pm: Announce First dance & cake
- [ ] 9:30pm: Announce Open Bar / Dessert is Served
- [ ] 10:00pm: Announce throwing of the Bouquet
- [ ] 10:15pm: Announce smashing plates
- [ ] 12am: Announce Pizza Snack
To Do
- [ ] Look for Venue
- [ ] Collect Email Addresses
- [ ] Send e-invites using Withjoy or alike
- [ ] Book wedding dress appointment/s
- [ ] Purchase Audio Guest Book: Toll Free Number (use Skype to call in some countries for Free) https://lifeonrecord.com/wedding-audio-guest-book-reception-ideas/
- [ ] Graphic designers: Confirm names of guest & seating chart match
- [ ] Confirm manicure/pedicure appointment day before wedding for Bride, MoH, Bridesmaid and Mother of the Bride
- [ ] Grooms room for night before
- [ ] Send Accomodation list to venue
- [ ] Book Hairstylist & Make-up Artist Trial
Bridal Party
Maid Of Honour (MOH)/Bridesmaid:
Name
Name
Groomsmen:
Name
Name
Flower Dudes/Girls/Grandmas:
Name
Name
Celebrant:
Name
MC:
Name
Important Dates
- [ ] January 20th: Engagement Party
- [ ] January 31st: 1st Venue Deposit Due: €2000
- [ ] February 11th-13th: Grooms Stag Do
- [ ] February 18th-20th: Brides Hens Party
- [ ] March 14th: Fly to Athens
- [ ] March 15th: Visit Venue
- [ ] March 16th: Hair & Makeup Trial
- [ ] March 31st: 2nd Venue Deposit Due: €0000
- [ ] June 11th: 1:45pm Wedding Registry
- [ ] June 19th: 3rd Venue Deposit Due: €0000
- [ ] June 30th: Family Dinner
- [ ] July 1st: 4th Deposit Due: €0000
- [ ] July 3rd: Pay for Food & Drinks €0000
- [ ] 30th June: Rehearsal for the walk day
- [ ] 1st July - Welcome dinner: 7-10pm
- [ ] 2nd July - Wedding Day 6pm-3am
- [ ] 3rd July - Pool Party: 2-5pm