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Wedding Day Vendor Checklist

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Planning a wedding involves coordinating with a variety of vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly on your big day. From the venue to the catering, flowers, photography, and more, there are many details to consider when planning a wedding. Here's a comprehensive wedding vendor checklist that includes additional vendors and approximate timelines for when to hire them. Keep in mind that these are just general guidelines, and you may need to adjust the timeline based on your wedding date, location, and availability of vendors.

12+ Months Before the Wedding:

  • Wedding Planner: Hire a wedding planner if you want help with the overall planning and coordination of your wedding.

  • Wedding Venue: Book your wedding venue as soon as possible, as popular venues can get booked up quickly.

  • Caterer: Hire a caterer to provide food and drinks for your wedding reception.

  • Photographer and Videographer: Book your photographer and videographer to capture your special day.

  • Wedding Dress Designer or Boutique: Begin shopping for your wedding dress and book your designer or boutique.

8-10 Months Before the Wedding:

  • Florist: Hire a florist to provide floral arrangements for the ceremony and reception.

  • DJ or Band: Book your DJ or band to provide music for your wedding reception.

  • Wedding Officiant: Hire a wedding officiant to perform your wedding ceremony.

  • Hair and Makeup Artist: Book your hair and makeup artist for the bride and bridal party.

6-8 Months Before the Wedding:

  • Rental Company: Hire a rental company to provide tables, chairs, linens, and other decor items.

  • Lighting and Sound Technician: Hire a lighting and sound technician to set up lighting and sound for the ceremony and reception.

  • Wedding Cake Designer or Bakery: Book your wedding cake designer or bakery to provide the wedding cake.

  • Transportation: Hire a transportation company to provide transportation for the wedding party and guests.

4-6 Months Before the Wedding:

  • Wedding Favors Provider: Hire a wedding favors provider to provide personalized favors for guests to take home as a keepsake.

Remember, these are just general timelines and may vary depending on your wedding date, location, and availability of vendors. It's always a good idea to do your research early, read reviews, and compare prices to ensure you find the right fit for your wedding day.