There’s plenty to think about when it comes to planning a wedding, so it’s easy for some things to fall under the radar. Here are our picks ­– compiled from various articles and guides – of the top 5 things you definitely shouldn’t forget about.

#1
Do pick your wedding date carefully.
Don’t forget to include your fiancé in the wedding planning.

#2
Do consider guests’ budgets when you register.
Don’t open/use gifts before the wedding.

#3
Do think your menu through.
Don’t let a bad case of keeping-up-with-the-Joneses sabotage your wedding.

#4
Do call invited guests who have not responded by a week after the reply-by date.
Don’t include registry information on the wedding invitations.

#5
Do greet all your wedding guests, and remember to send thank-yous.
Don’t go DIY crazy (unless you thrive on craftiness).

You can also check out this V1 wedding checklist.