Weddings Toronto

As you get ready for your anticipated walk down the aisle, use this mini wedding planner to plan your exciting Toronto wedding. This wedding planner is designed to help you plan everything you need to make your dream come true.

* 12 Months or Before
o Determine potential dates and times for your wedding.
o Decide on the size, formality and setting of your wedding.
o Create a wedding and engagement budget.
o Reserve the locations for your wedding and reception.
o Meet with and book your wedding officiant or clergy.
o Choose your wedding party and confirm the participants.
o Choose your wedding rings.
o Create your guest list.
o Organize the engagement party.

* 9-12 Months Before
o Order your wedding dress and attendants’ attire.
o Book the photographer and videographer.
o Reserve the caterer.
o Arrange for decor, chair covers and linens.
o Book your live band or DJ.
o Reserve the florist.
o Order the wedding cake.
o Reserve any rental items from the rental company.
o Register your gifts at your favourite stores.
o Organize accommodations for out of town guests.
o Plan your relaxing honeymoon.

* 6–9 Months Before
o Decide on the menu.
o Reserve the musicians for your ceremony.
o Reserve then limousine service.
o Order the invitations.
o Order bombonieres for your guests.
o Choose outfits for the mother of the bride and mother of the groom.
o Check marriage licence requirements.

* 3–6 Months Before
o Finalize your guest list.
o Choose readers for the ceremony.
o Finalize the florist order.
o Reserve the men’s wedding attire.
o Book your hairdresser appointment.

* 2 Months Before
o Mail the invitations.
o Decide on your wedding vows or compose your own.
o Finalize the reception menus.
o Confirm the wedding details with the musicians and clergy or officiant.
o Print the programs.
o Purchase the gifts for the parents and attendants.
o Make appointments for manicure, pedicure and make-up
o Schedule the final dress fitting.

* 1 Month Before
o Apply for a marriage license.
o Plan the rehearsal dinner.
o Meet with photographer and videographer.

* 2 Weeks Before
o Have a party for the attendants.
o Draft the speeches.
o Finalize all the reception details.
o Contact the guests who have not replied.
o Meet with your hairdresser and make-up artist for consultation.
o Finalize the song lists and give to the musicians or playlists to DJ.
o Confirm honeymoon reservations.

* 1 Week Before

o Finalize seating plan.
o Determine the order for the procession.
o Organize your rehearsal and dinner.
o Confirm accommodation reservations.
o Pick up the attire for the groomsmen.
o Confirm the final numbers with the caterer.
o Confirm details with the limousine company.
o Deliver your marriage licence to the officiant.
o Prepare a seating arrangement for the reception and write out the place cards.
o Delegate someone to hand out the bombonieres.
o Delegate someone to return any rented items after the wedding.
o Write any cheques required for the wedding day.
o Pack for your honeymoon.

* On the Day
o Give the wedding bands to the best man.
o Give the best man any cheques that need to be given out that day.
o Present the attendants and parents with their gifts.
o Relax and enjoy your special day!

* After the Wedding
o Send out your thank-you notes.
o Send thank-you letters to suppliers and attendants.
o Arrange for cleaning and preservation of your bridal gown