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    • Discover
      • Availabile Dates
      • Bar Service
      • Investment
      • Venue Tour
    • Open House
    • Tailored Experience
      • Bridal Suite
      • Complete Service
      • Event Support
      • Exclusive Caterers
      • Vendor Collection
    • Planning Your Celebration
      • FAQ's
      • For Our Couples
      • Inventory
    • More Details
      • Featured
      • Gallery
      • Our Story
      • Photography Permits
      • Reviews
    • Contact
the barn 1906
  • Home
  • Discover
    • Availabile Dates
    • Bar Service
    • Investment
    • Venue Tour
  • Open House
  • Tailored Experience
    • Bridal Suite
    • Complete Service
    • Event Support
    • Exclusive Caterers
    • Vendor Collection
  • Planning Your Celebration
    • FAQ's
    • For Our Couples
    • Inventory
  • More Details
    • Featured
    • Gallery
    • Our Story
    • Photography Permits
    • Reviews
  • Contact

Wedding Planning CHECKLIST

This checklist is just a helpful guide, as there’s no one right way to plan, so do what feels best for you! If you're booked with the barn 1906 and have questions, just let us know. It might feel overwhelming now, but it all comes together beautifully. Enjoy your planning!

  • Sign contract with the barn 1906!
  • Make your guest list (This does not have to be concrete, this is just to have an idea of numbers before you reach out to vendors)
  • Set your budget
  • Book tastings with Caterer and book for the wedding day
  • Book Hair and Makeup 
  • Book Photographer 
  • Begin thinking about your colour scheme/style vision for the day


  • Book DJ or Band
  • Book Florist
  • Book Officiant
  • Book Videographer (if desired)
  • Create your wedding website (theknot.com, zola.com, etc)
  • Choose your Wedding Party


  • Buy your wedding dress (Some places need 8 months to order the dress in!)
  • Plan engagement photos


  • Finalize your guest list and order your Save the Dates
  • Create a registry (myregistry.com, amazon.ca, etc)
  • Plan rentals - look at FAQ for information on rentals needed


  • Choose bridesmaids dresses and schedule fittings
  • Send out your Save the Dates
  • Plan and book honeymoon
  • Plan wedding day timeline - look at our timeline suggestions under our For Our Couples page


  • Organize your rentals (Depending on which Caterer you choose, this may be included in your dinner cost)
  • Order your invitations
  • Start thinking about decor, favours, signage, etc. At the barn 1906 we offer free use of an inventory of wedding items! Check out the Inventory page for more information.


  • Book transportation (if desired)
  • Look into and arrange hotel blocks for out-of-town guests
  • Book washroom trailer
  • Begin working on ceremony details with Officiant/Pastor
  • Finalize menu with Caterer


  • Choose Groom's attire 
  • Apply for and submit to weddingdocuments@thebarn1906.com your Special Events Permit and Special Event Insurance. Remember, there is no event without these two very important documents!


  • Buy your wedding bands
  • Choose groomsmen's attire and schedule fittings
  • Have hair and makeup trials for the Bride
  • Send out invitations
  • Print programs and menus
  • Purchase guestbook, cake topper and other small details
  • Schedule wedding dress fitting


  • Send out your invitations
  • Start seating chart layout - layout ideas can be found on our "For Our Couples" page
  • Apply for Marriage License
  • Create shot list for photographer/videographer and plan meeting with them
  • Have your first wedding dress fitting and buy any accessories needed for the day (undergarments, veil, shoes, etc). 


  • Book Rehearsal Dinner restaurant - suggestions in our area can be found on our "For Our Couples" page
  • Write vows for the Ceremony and a speech for the Reception
  • Finalize wedding day schedules and share with vendors
  • Get your marriage licence! Go to your region's website for more information


  • Pay final payment and bar fee to the barn 1906
  • Confirm final guest count and send to your Caterer and to the barn 1906
  • Confirm vendor arrival times and details
  • Make final payments to vendors
  • Plan and order alcohol for the Wedding Day
  • Plan "day of" list for your wedding party and close family: What is the order of makeup and hair? When does dad have to be at the venue for his first look? Who is bringing the decorations home? etc...


  • Submit your Questionnaire, timeline, barn layout and any other documents you may have to the barn 1906 at weddingdocuments@thebarn1906.com
  • If you have any specialty drinks, send the information to the barn 1906
  • Submit your selection of the Inventory of wedding supplies here on our website that you would like to use on your wedding day


  • Get all of your alcohol and decorations together to deliver to the barn 1906 on your rehearsal date
  • Give the final head count and seating chart to the barn 1906 and all other vendors who need to know
  • Pack for the honeymoon 


  • Relax and soak everything in! Your day will turn out beautifully. 



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