Reception Check List

• Tables
• Head table
• Cake table
• Gift table
• Chairs and chair covers
• Table linens
• Linens (napkins)
• Bar set up
• Main meal
• Guest book and pen

• Bartender
• China
• Flatware
• Glassware
• Centerpieces
• Coat room
• Rest room
• Dance Floor & musician area
• Gifts for guests

• Tent
• Parking
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Coffee and tea
• Wedding cake
• Table cards
• Bathroom baskets (mints, comb etc.)
• Flowers
• Changing area
• Decorations

Reception Check List

• Marriage license
• Officiant availability
• Menu and time chosen
• All necessary fees paid
• Invitations to rehearsal dinner

• All necessary fees paid
• Rehearsal dinner location reserved
• Musicians available
• Thank rehearsal hosts

• Transportation coordinated
• Gifts for wedding party
• Invitations for rehearsal dinner
• Ask individuals to make toasts
• Ceremony site availability

Consultant Check List

• How many years experience do you have as a wedding consultant ?
• Do you have references ?
• What are your fees ?

• Will you oversee the day of my wedding ?
• Do you have a portfolio ?
• Can you provide a detailed responsibilities list ?

Cake Check List

• Flavor of cake
• Style of cake
• Size of cake
• Top saved for first year anniversary

• Decorations on cake
• Cake table
• Decorations for cake table
• Cake table set up

• Toasting glasses
• Garnishes on cake plates
• Cake cutting knife
• Champagne with the cake

Decorations, Rental Items and Tent Check List

• Reserve a tent early
• Choose all necessary items
• Choose the size of your tent
• Lighting
• Lanterns

• Heaters
• Candles
• Restrooms
• Centerpieces
• Table settings

• Decorating for ceremony site
• Decorating for other locations
• Decorating for reception
• Linens
• Chairs & Tables

Invitations Check List

• Choose invitation company or specialist
• Organize guest list and addresses
• Hire a calligrapher

• Ceremony program
• Addressing
• Accommodations list
• Place seating cards
• Wording of invitations

• Proper postage
• Napkins
• Matches
• Thank you cards
• Directions

Accommodations Check List

• List of prices and places
• Room availability check
• Accommodations for immediate family
• Gift basket for out of town guests

• Block off rooms if necessary
• Accommodations for wedding party
• Transportation

• Travel bags delivered to honeymoon suite
• Confirm you are not being charged for rooms that were temporarily blocked off

Musician and Entertainment Check List

• Reception music
• Background at reception
• During dinner
• Master of ceremonies
• Outline for masters of ceremonies
• List of names and roles to give to musicians
• Changing area for musicians
• Beverages for musicians

• List of songs to play
• List of songs not to play
• Ceremony music
• Beginning of ceremony
• During ceremony
• Additional songs
• Order of events
• Main musicians for dancing
• Set up and breakdown

• Wedding party announcement song
• Bride and groom first dance
• Bride and father’s dance
• Announcement for all guests to dance
• Music list
• Cake cutting announcement
• Meals for musicians
• Groom and mother’s dance

Beauty Check List

• Wedding day make up appointment
• Wedding day hair appointment
• Travel bag
• Wedding bag
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Massage
• Hairstyling consultation
• Hairstyle / Haircut

• Make up consultation
• Check ups
• New make up
• Medications
• Travel sewing kit
• Safety pins
• Shaving materials
• Curling iron and rollers
• Sunscreen
• Shampoo
• Nail polish and remover

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Soap and bath oils
• Facial lotion
• Body lotion
• Facial cleanser
• Blow dryer
• Hair brush
• Hair spray
• Jewelry
• Toothbrush and paste

Honeymoon Check List

• Destination
• Location
• Availability
• Reservations
• Official requirements
• Person watching pets
• Stop mail and newspaper

• Availability
• Reservations
• Car rental
• Camera and film
• Double check all reservations
• Postcards

• Official requirements
• To and from transportation
• Travelers checks
• Credit cards
• Medical requirements
• Proper attire

Transportation Check List

• Directions
• Confirm time and date
• Bride and groom to reception
• Champagne and other special items

• Bride and parents to ceremony
• Wedding party to ceremony
• Bride and groom leaving reception

• Type of transportation
• Tip for driver
• Parents and wedding party leaving the reception
• Confirm dates and times