Wedding Planning Checklist

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Tasks
1

Choose a Wedding Date

Planning12 Months Before

Select your preferred wedding date and check venue availability

2

Set a Budget

Planning12 Months Before

Determine your total wedding budget and allocate funds to different categories

3

Pamamanhikan (Formal Engagement Meeting)

Ceremony12 Months Before

Traditional Filipino engagement ceremony where families meet formally

4

Announce the Engagement

Invitations12 Months Before

Share your engagement news with family and friends

5

Create a Wedding Website

Invitations12 Months Before

Set up a wedding website to share details with guests

6

Start Collecting Wedding Style Ideas

Decoration12 Months Before

Gather inspiration for your wedding theme, colors, and style

7

Choose the Bridesmaids and Maid of Honor

Attire12 Months Before

Select your bridal party members

8

Choose the Groomsmen and Best Man

Attire12 Months Before

Select your groomsmen and best man

9

Select Principal Sponsors (Ninong and Ninang)

Ceremony12 Months Before

Choose principal sponsors for the wedding ceremony

10

Take Engagement Photos

Photography12 Months Before

Schedule and take engagement photos

11

Start Compiling a Short-list of Venues

Venue12 Months Before

Research and create a list of potential venues

12

Begin Compiling Guest List

Planning10 Months Before

Start creating your guest list

13

Begin Researching Caterer

Catering10 Months Before

Research and compare catering options

14

Begin Researching Photographer and Videographer

Photography10 Months Before

Research photographers and videographers for your wedding

15

Research Wedding Dress and Veil Styles

Attire10 Months Before

Browse wedding dress styles and find your dream dress

16

Secure Legal Documents - PSA Birth Certificate

Legal8 Months Before

Obtain PSA-authenticated birth certificate

17

Secure Legal Documents - PSA Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)

Legal8 Months Before

Obtain PSA Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)

18

Book Ceremony and Reception Venues

Venue8 Months Before

Reserve your ceremony and reception venues

19

Book Officiant

Ceremony8 Months Before

Secure an officiant for your ceremony

20

Secure Church Requirements

Ceremony8 Months Before

Submit baptismal and confirmation certificates, attend Pre-Cana (marriage seminar)

21

Book Musicians

Entertainment8 Months Before

Book musicians or DJ for ceremony and reception

22

Book Caterers

Catering8 Months Before

Finalize and book your catering service

23

Book Photographer and Videographer

Photography8 Months Before

Sign contracts with your chosen photographer and videographer

24

Purchase Wedding Dress and Veil

Attire6 Months Before

Order your wedding dress and veil

25

Finalize Guest List

Planning6 Months Before

Complete your final guest list

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