Pre-Wedding Planning (12+ Months Before)
- Set Your Budget
- Determine overall wedding budget
- Allocate funds to various categories (venue, catering, attire, etc.)
- Create Your Guest List
- Compile a preliminary list of guests
- Decide on the maximum number of guests
- Choose a Wedding Date
- Select a few potential dates
- Consider local events, holidays, and weather
- Research Venues
- Look for venues that match your vision and budget
- Schedule tours and ask about packages
- Hire a Wedding Planner (if desired)
- Research and interview potential planners
- Choose one that aligns with your style and budget
- Select Your Wedding Party
- Choose bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, etc.
- Inform them and discuss their roles
- Explore Wedding Themes and Styles
- Research different styles and themes that resonate with you
- Create a vision board for inspiration
9-11 Months Before
- Book Your Venue
- Finalize and secure your venue with a deposit
- Confirm date and time
- Hire Key Vendors
- Photographer and videographer
- Caterer and baker (if separate)
- Send Save-the-Dates
- Create and send save-the-date cards
- Include your wedding website link (if applicable)
- Start Dress Shopping
- Begin looking for your wedding dress
- Schedule fittings and alterations
- Plan Your Ceremony
- Decide on your officiant
- Discuss ceremony details and any rituals
6-8 Months Before
- Finalize Guest List
- Confirm guest list and addresses
- Create a spreadsheet for tracking RSVPs
- Select Wedding Attire
- Choose bridesmaid and groomsmen attire
- Schedule fittings for all attire
- Plan Reception Details
- Decide on seating arrangements
- Choose table settings and decorations
- Book Additional Vendors
- Hire florist, DJ/band, and transportation
- Confirm contracts and deposits
3-5 Months Before
- Send Invitations
- Finalize and order wedding invitations
- Mail them out and track RSVPs
- Plan Honeymoon
- Decide on a honeymoon destination
- Book travel and accommodations
- Finalize Ceremony and Reception Details
- Confirm details with officiant and vendors
- Finalize the timeline for the day
- Create Wedding Registry
- Select stores and items for your registry
- Share registry information with guests
1-2 Months Before
- Confirm All Vendor Arrangements
- Check in with all vendors about details
- Confirm arrival times and services
- Finalize Seating Chart
- Create a seating chart based on RSVPs
- Print out the final version for the wedding day
- Prepare Wedding Day Emergency Kit
- Include items like safety pins, tissues, and aspirin
- Designate someone to carry it on the day
1 Week Before
- Confirm Final Details
- Reconfirm details with all vendors
- Review final guest count
- Prepare Payment and Tips for Vendors
- Organize payments and tips for the day of
- Designate a trusted person to handle this
- Pack for Honeymoon
- Ensure you have all necessary items packed
- Double-check travel documents
Wedding Day
- Eat a Good Breakfast
- Fuel up for the busy day ahead
- Stay hydrated
- Get Ready with Your Wedding Party
- Allow plenty of time for hair and makeup
- Enjoy the moments with loved ones
- Stay Calm and Enjoy the Day
- Trust your vendors and enjoy the celebration
- Take moments to breathe and soak it all in
Post-Wedding (1-3 Months After)
- Send Thank-You Notes
- Send personalized notes to each guest
- Acknowledge gifts and their presence
- Organize Photos and Videos
- Review and select photos for your album
- Create a digital backup of all memories
- Plan for Your Future Anniversaries
- Consider setting up a wedding time capsule
- Discuss how you want to celebrate future milestones