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Essential 1 Month Wedding Countdown Checklist For the Final Month Of Wedding Planning

As your wedding planning journey comes to an end and your wedding is only a month away, there are just some more final essential wedding planning tasks to do!!

In this post, we will guide you through the essential tasks that should be completed during the last month in this 1 month wedding countdown checklist!

From finalizing RSVPs to creating your wedding day itinerary, this final stretch of wedding planning is all about tying up any loose ends and making sure everything is running smoothly.

So grab a piece of paper, your wedding binder, or your phone, and get ready to take notes on the essential tasks you should really do during the final month of wedding planning!!

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1 Month Wedding Countdown Checklist

1 Month Before Your Wedding:

~ Finalize all details with your wedding vendors and confirm your wedding day timelines with them.

~ Make sure to pay and confirm all final payments with your wedding vendors.

~ Distribute the wedding day timeline and itineraries to your wedding party and vendors. If you still need to create your wedding day itinerary, then check out my other wedding itinerary timeline guides to help you out!!

~ Go ahead and prepare your wedding vows if you are writing your own.

~ Ensure that you have all the necessary documents to obtain your marriage license.

~ Go ahead and get your marriage license.

~ Create your dinner menu cards and/or table cards.

~ Create and finalize the seating chart and place cards.

~ Confirm the final guest count with your caterer and venue.

~ Confirm the photo shot list with your photographer. If you still need wedding day photo ideas, then click here for the ultimate wedding photo list!!

~ Figure out what wedding songs you want to use for when you walk down the aisle, your first dance, and parent dances. If you need ideas, then here you can find an ultimate guide to the best wedding song ideas!

~ Confirm transportation arrangements for your wedding day.

~ Keep an eye on the weather forecast and make necessary adjustments, especially if you are planning on having your wedding outside.

~ Practice your wedding day hair and makeup.

~ Schedule any final fittings for your wedding dress and arrange for groomsmen and bridesmaids to pick up and try on their wedding attire.

~ Prepare and send thank you notes for any early wedding gifts or assistance!

Week Before Your Wedding:

~ Go ahead and pack ahead of time for your wedding day. Here is a wedding day packing checklist to help you make sure nothing is forgotten!!

~ Create a wedding day emergency kit to make sure you have everything you need on your wedding day. If you need a list of everything you should include in your wedding emergency kit, then click here!!

~ Confirm all details with your wedding vendors, the wedding party, and the officiant.

~ Assign any last minute tasks or responsibilities with trusted friends or family members.

~ Put money aside to tip your vendors.

~ Go ahead and pack ahead of time for your honeymoon and make a checklist of items still need to pack for your trip.

~ Make sure both wedding rings are packed to bring on your wedding day.

~ Go out and pamper yourself before your big day with a massage, manicure, or pedicure.

~ Run through the ceremony with your wedding party and officiant.

~ Take a deep breath, attend your rehearsal dinner, and get a good night’s sleep.

Wedding Day:

~ Enjoy your big day by making sure to live in the moment, savor every experience, and celebrate with your loved ones!!

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