WEDDING PLANNER

How to use Welcome to the Bright Rebel Wedding Planner This book has been designed to guide you through the mammoth task of wedding planning,  giving you lists and ideas to help you stay as stress free as possible.

Planning a wedding is something that most people do just once, but it can become to feel incredibly overwhelming. At Bright Rebel, we are here to guide you through the steps to create an unforgettable day.

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To Do List

Wedding Planner Checklist

Set date

N O T E S

Set budget & divide cost

Research & visit venues

Decide on guest list

Purchase bridal / groom attire Book registrar / celebrant Make wedding website

Send invitations

Shop for rings

Give notice

Register for gifts

Find a florist

Reserve / buy suits

Finalise supplier details Send save the dates

Arrange transportation

Shop & order wedding cake Find MUA & Hairstylist

Hen Party

Stag Party

Pay suppliers

Send invites with timings Finalise everything

Create venue inventory

Appointments Keep note of your appointments and key contacts Appointment

Name

Contact

Date

Time

Notes

Wedding Website Accounts A space for all your log in details Your wedding website

Website URL:

Username:

Password:

Email:

Your wedding email

Email:

Password:

Wedding Photographer Gallery Website URL:

Username:

Password:

Where to Start...

Your Timeline will be determined by how long you have till your wedding day! Here's some things you should consider:

U P   T O   3   M O N T H S   B E F O R E

Write a rough guest list or at least know your numbers Work out how much you can spend Think of your ideal date, month or season Look at venues within your budget and guest numbers Look at venues again! Don't settle. Create a list of what you want Check availability of registrar / celebrant. Does that match your venue date Do you need a wedding planner?

Do you need a stylist or are you going to do your decorations?

Take out wedding insurance Book photographer

Book videographer

Book hair and make up artist Book a caterer if needed

Do you need accommodation?

Order and send Save the Dates (Send these out no earlier than 10-12 months before) Do you need to book transport?

Arrange transportation

Shop & order wedding cake Arrange flowers with your florist or stylist Dresses / Suits

Choose your menu / have menu tasting Wedding rings

Where to Start...Continued Are you asking for wedding gifts?

Bridesmaids / Groomsmen

Give notice of your intent to marriage Decide on if you are having any readings Are you having a live musician for your ceremony or do you need to choose songs?

Order Wedding Signs

Create a timeline of your day Are you going on honeymoon?

Order and send invites

Book hair trials

Book make up trials

2   T O   3   M O N T H S   B E F O R E

Dress / Suit fittings

Organise gifts for family and friends Confirm numbers and suppliers to your venue Confirm your timeline to your venue / suppliers Confirm suppliers and take insurance details if you are having a DIY wedding Organise your drinks

Chase your RSVPs

Start your table plan

Nearly there...

1 MONTH TO GO

Chase those outstanding RSVPs Amend your table plan and update your venue if needed Finalise all details with your suppliers Delegate tasks to your wedding party Print table names cards

Print reserved seating cards Do you need a rehearsal?

Have you ordered all of your accessories, both parties If you have made the decision to do your own decorations, create boxes by area / table Send music playlists to your venue / choices to DJ

1 WEEK TO GO

Can you drop items off at the venue or set the venue up Send your venue inventory Check in to your accommodation Take off your engagement ring and put safe Put together your personal items Try and get a good nights sleep Relax!

Decor ideas A list of ideas for your wedding decorations Ceremony

Aisle decorations

Signage

Ceremony arch

Reserved seating signs

Floral arrangements

Candles / Vases / Candle holders Confetti

Reception

Welcome Sign

Gift table decorations

Additional signage

Umbrellas

Guest book and pen

Blankets

Card box / post box

Photos

Memory table

Decor ideas Wedding Breakfast

Table plan / seating chart Candles

Table numbers and names

Table cloths

Name cards

Napkins

Table decorations

Glasses

Plates and cutlery

Charger plates

Wedding favors

Kids packs

Vases for bouquets

Extras

Flip flops and basket

Cake topper and decorations Toiletries for guest bathrooms Outdoor games

Gift List Make note of gifts you would like to buy for your wedding party:

Guest List Time to write down who you want to invite F A M I L Y

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January

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Appointments

Notes

Self-care

February

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

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Appointments

Notes

Self-care

March

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

April

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

May

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

June

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

July

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

August

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

September Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

October

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

November

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

December

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Appointments

Notes

Self-care

Venue Inventory