Wedding Planner Checklist
A step-by-step heimish chasunah planning checklist for Kallahs and Chassanim, from engagement to the big day.
Right After the Engagement
The first calls to make once the l'chaim cups are still on the table.
Venues & Vendors
- Book the wedding hall
- Book the vort hall
- Book the caterer
- Book the photographer
- Book the badchan / singer
- Book the band
Appointments
- Schedule hair
- Schedule makeup
Apparel
Gifts
- Order the diamond ring
- Order a watch for the Chosson
Logistics
- Organize accommodations for out-of-town guests
- Arrange sleeping accommodations for Shabbos Sheva Brachos / Aufruf
A Few Months Out
The choosing-and-fitting season — when the gown gets picked and the apartment gets keys.
Apparel
- Choose the Kallah's gown
- Choose the Kallah's headpiece
- Choose the Kallah's shoes
- Choose mother / sister gowns
- Choose the Chosson's apparel
- Choose the Kittel
Gifts
- Order Machzorim for the Kallah
- Order Talisos for the Chosson
- Order a Shas for the Chosson
Logistics
- Plan the Sheva Brachos
- Secure the new apartment
- Set up the new apartment
- Organize brunch for out-of-town guests
- Organize transportation for out-of-town guests