You’ve come a long way in your wedding checklist in a short time.

In fact, several very important items have been checked off your wedding to do list.

The next item on your wedding planning checklist is to create a folder of all the wedding vendors you’ve selected.

Also create a folder of all the vendors who were not selected – you might still have to call upon one or two of them to help you if your first choice proves to be unreliable or has to cancel for some reason.

Better still, instead of creating a folder, use this wedding planning software which comes with the Budget Wedding Planning Guide to record all of your wedding vendors.

In my last post I mentioned you should create a preliminary wedding vendor list as part of your wedding checklist and timeline.

Once you have a preliminary vendor list, it’s time to narrow the field and short list those vendors or wedding suppliers you wish to retain.

Wedding Checklist Tip: Contact friends for recommendations and ask vendors for references to see which wedding vendors will be suitable for you.

When selecting wedding vendors check out references and ask other brides-to-be what experiences they’ve had.

You may be asking yourself, though, what questions do I ask each vendor to help ensure that I choose the one that is right for me?

This Master Wedding Planning Guide can be a life saver when it comes to asking questions to select wedding providers.

It covers KEY questions you MUST ask when you talk to potential photographers, videographers, floral arrangers, caterers, venue providers, bands, celebrant/minister/rabbi/pastor, and everyone else associated with the wedding…in easy-to-use checklists.

Asking the right questions will help you avoid unexpected costs, surprises, and disappointments and might even save you from losing your deposit.

And there’s nothing worse than worrying about where a vendor is on your wedding day – especially if it’s two hours before your wedding.

Once you have the information you need you’ll be able to short list your wedding vendors and make arrangments to hire them.

As you can see, your wedding to do list is keeping you on track and helping with your wedding planning so you can enjoy your dream wedding.

After you’ve created a preliminary wedding guest list, the next item on your wedding checklist will be to create a preliminary wedding provider list.

Write down or – if you really want to save time and reduce your stress – use Wedding Planning Software (for Windows PC’s) to record contact details including names, address, phone and cell numbers, and emergency numbers.

Finding reliable wedding vendors who can provide what you require at a reasonable price will be your goal in this part of your wedding timeline.

This budget wedding planning guide will help you as you select and negotiate with wedding vendors – and could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Plus, it includes FREE Wedding Planning Software for entering wedding vendor information and contact details – a real time saver.

This next item on your wedding checklist as you’re planning your wedding will be especially important – preparing your wedding guest list.

Your wedding guest list will also play a major role in your wedding budget – the more guests you invite, the more expensive your wedding will be.

Three things to consider in drawing up your wedding guest list are: (1) who is paying for the wedding  (2) your wedding budget and (3) the wedding venue.

Those who will be contributing to the cost of the wedding will have a say in how big the wedding guest list is and who should be invited.

The smaller your wedding budget, the fewer people you’ll be able to invite to the wedding.

Keep in mind, also, that you might invite some people to the wedding but not to the wedding reception.

The wedding venue will also determine the size of the wedding guest list.

If you’re having a romantic beach wedding in a tropical location the guest list may be smaller.

If your wedding is local then the size of the facilities will determine how many people you’ll be able to invite.

Ultimately, you’ll have to limit who you invite to your wedding so start with those you are the most important and closest to you.

Also keep in mind that some people you invite won’t be able to attend. In general, overestimate your guest list by roughly 10% to account for declines.

The easiest way to keep track of your guest list, responses, accompanying guests, and accommodation requirements is with wedding planning software that comes FREE with this wedding budget planning guide.

Once you’ve drawn up a preliminary wedding guest list, check it off your wedding check list.

You’ll be “firming up” your wedding guest list later as you continue through your wedding timeline.

Your next item on your wedding checklist or wedding to do list as you work through your wedding timeline will be to create a wedding party list.

This will be your bridal party and will consist of those who are especially close to you.

You’ll have to decide whether you want friends, family, or both in the bridal party.

Choosing your MOH and bridesmaids will be an important task and may require tact since you don’t want to offend anyone – especially when you choose your MOH.

You’ll want people who will support you and be willing to help you throughout your wedding planning.

Your MOH, in particular, must be someone who is reliable and who you can count on every step of the way…up to and including your wedding day.

And you want people who will be available – especially when you need opinions, suggestions, and help with making arrangements for various parts of the wedding and the wedding reception.

People who live out of town or who have other obligations that would interfere with their duties won’t usually be the best choice.

Choose your bridal party wisely and once you’ve finished this task, check it off your wedding check list.