Simple Wedding

Use a park or open garden area for the wedding.

Plan a back-up venue should the weather turn bad.

Keep the guest list small.

Keep the menu simple - chose a few key dishes.

Have your food catered.

Choose a good bakery for a cake or cream puffs

Ask friends and family for help with all the preparations.

Rent a tuxedo.

Go for an inexpensive bridal dress.

Have a cheap dressmaker create some simple dresses for the little girls.

Buy simple dresses for the bridesmaids.

Create and print your invitations yourselves.

Keep the decorations simple - have a few floral arrangements and some candles.

Have simple favors.

Arrange simple entertainment.

Have a a family member as a wedding coordinator.

Have the guests take the pictures and save on the hire of a photographer.

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Who it's for

This Simple Wedding Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

Avoid forgetting - keep all your Simple Wedding essentials in one place (external memory)
Save time - start from a proven Simple Wedding structure instead of a blank page
Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use this Simple Wedding Checklist

Save Simple Wedding Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Simple Wedding (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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