Kernwood Country Club

Wedding Checklist

12-16 Months

__ Choose Wedding Date

__ Start Wedding File

__ Discuss and Choose Style and Formality

of Wedding

__ Put Engagement Announcement in

Local Paper

__ Decide on Wedding Budget

__ Hire Wedding Consultant

__ Select Ceremony Location

*Ask How Kernwood Can Help

__ Select Reception Sight

* Ask How Kernwood Can Help

__ Start Shopping for Wedding Gown

8-10 months

__ Select Bridal Party

__ Secure Wedding Officiant

__ Hire Reception Caterer

__ Contract Photographer and Videographer

__ Hire Band or DJ

__ Decide on Bridesmaids’ Dresses

__ Start Compiling Names

and Addresses for Guest List

__ Sign Up for Gift Registry

__ Engagement Party

*Ask How Kernwood Can Help

5-7 months

__ Finalize Guest List

__ Select Wedding Stationary

__ Arrange Accommodations

__ Select Wedding Cake

__ Begin Preparations for Honeymoon

4 months

__ Book Florist

__ Shop for Wedding Bands

__ Visit Physician

3 months

__ Send Invitations

__ Select Tuxedos

__ Arrange for Rental of Items

__ Discuss Finalized Menu Options and Costs

with Caterer

__ Arrange Transportation/Limousine Service

__ Order Wedding Favors

__ Shop for Bridal Party Gifts

__ Begin Any Necessary Counseling Sessions

with Wedding Officiant

2 months

__ Choose Wedding Music

__ Select a Location for Rehearsal Dinner

* Ask How Kernwood Can Help

__ Confirm with Formal Wear Shop

__ Schedule Alterations

__ Schedule Fittings for the Bridesmaid and

Flower Girl

__ Confirm Order with Florist

1 month

__ Design Wedding Programs

__ Apply for Marriage License

__ Have Final Gown Fitting

__ Choose All Wedding Accessories

__ Visit Hair Stylist

__ Visit Make-Up Artist

__ Get Hair and Make-Up Trial

__ Finalize Details with Wedding Service

Providers

2 weeks

__ Call Any Non-RSVP Guests

__ Give Caterer Finalized Head Count

__ Pick Up Marriage License

__ Give DJ or Band a List of Songs

__ Confirm Rehearsal Plans

__ Obtain Any Legal Information

__ Complete Floor and Seating Plan

__ Confirm All Rental and Floral Delivery

Dates and Times

__ Confirm Arrival Time for All Attendants

__ Check Parking Arrangements

1 week

__ Make Any Last-Minute Seating

Arrangements/Adjustments

__ Organize Wedding-Day Attire

__ Confirm Honeymoon Reservations

__ Confirm Reservations for Out-of-Town

Guests

__ Pack for Honeymoon

__ Pick Up Passports

__ Gather All Necessary Documents for Travel

__ Confirm Rehearsal Plans with Attendants

__ Confirm Reservations for Rehearsal Dinner

__ Pick Up Formalwear

1 day

__ Go Through List of Things to Do and

Make Sure All Bases Are Covered

__ Pack Wedding-Day Emergency Kit

__ Get Manicure and Pedicure

__ Put Wedding Attire and Accessories

Together

__ Give Rings to Best Man

__ Try and Get a Good Night’s Sleep

wedding day

__ Eat Something—Avoid Sugars and Caffeine

__ Get Hair and Make-Up Done

__ Have Someone Check Reception Site

__ Dress for Wedding

__ Have Candid Photos Taken with Family

Consider Kernwood for Your…

Rehearsal Dinner

Engagement Party

Bridal Shower

Bridal Brunch

Ceremony

Reception

1 Kernwood Street,

Salem, MA 01970

www.kernwood.org