Example Wedding Planning Checklist
Reception Music
The wedding planner software will add one or both of these sets of tasks to your task list, depending on whether you want live or pre-recorded music (or both) for your reception:
Pre-recorded Music |
Task |
Should be completed by |
If you would like to hire musicians or a DJ for the Reception instead of -- or in addition to -- do-it-yourself pre-recorded music, click here to see the list of related tasks the wedding software can add to your tasklist.
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10-11 months before |
Bride and Groom: Decide on the type(s) of music you want to play at the Reception, then write up lists of music you want to include. Combine the music into one list you both like. |
6-9 months before |
If possible, consolidate all the music for the Reception onto one or a few CDs or tapes, rather than leaving it scattered.
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2-3 months before |
Make sure you have the equipment you need to play the music at the Reception, plus any extension cords or extra speaker wire you need. |
1-2 months before |
Put all the equipment and the pre-recorded music for the Reception in one place, and label anything that might be confusing to the person setting it up. |
1-2 weeks before |
Set up the sound system and test it before the Reception. |
day of wedding |
Start playing the music, and check back as often as needed to keep it playing smoothly. |
day of wedding |
Collect all the music equipment, CDs and tapes, and bring them home. |
day of wedding |
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Live Music |
Task |
Should be completed by |
If you would like to set up music yourself at the Reception instead of -- or in addition to -- hiring live music or a professional DJ, click here to see the list of related tasks the wedding software can add to your tasklist.
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10-11 months before |
Research and audition musicians or DJs for the Reception.
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10-11 months before |
Decide on a DJ or musician(s) for the Reception.
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9-10 months before |
Bride and Groom: Compile a list of music you definitely want played at the Reception.
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3-6 months before |
Confirm location, date, time and appropriate attire for the Reception with the band or DJ, and give them the list of music you do and don't want played. |
2 weeks to 1 month before |
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Task list overview
