Wedding checklist for 3 to 1 month before
The replies come in and the plan becomes real. Now it's about numbers, schedules and the final details.
Mikaela & Houssem · 6 min read ·
The last months go fast. Once the RSVP date has passed you know how many are coming – and can lock in the rest. If you have items left from the previous checklist, do them first.
RSVPs and guests
- Remind those who haven't replied A short, friendly message is enough.
- Do the seating chart Once the RSVP date has passed. Read our seating tips first.
- Send final numbers to the caterer Along with dietary preferences and allergies.
- Update the website Final details: times, transport, parking and a contact for the day.
Ceremony and paperwork
- Check the hindersprövning Apply now if you haven't already, and give the certificate to the officiant.
- Write your vows If you want your own. Practise out loud.
- Book a ceremony rehearsal With the officiant, witnesses and whoever walks you in.
The schedule for the day
- Make a schedule for the day Hour by hour, with extra time.
- Send the schedule to everyone working Photographer, caterer, band, toastmasters and witnesses.
- Decide on a rain plan What happens if it rains – and who makes the call?
- Choose a contact person for the day Someone other than you whom the vendors can call.
Final details
- Final fitting With the shoes you'll wear on the day.
- Make place cards and a seating plan
- Buy thank-you gifts For those who helped out.
- Plan for afterwards Who cleans up, returns rented items and takes care of the gifts?