Your Month-by-Month Wedding Planning Timeline
Stay organized and stress-free with our comprehensive timeline that breaks down exactly what to do and when throughout your engagement.
Whether you have 18 months or 6 months to plan, staying organized is key to a stress-free wedding. Here's our month-by-month guide to keep you on track.
12+ Months Before
- Set your budget and start saving
- Create your guest list draft
- Research and book your venue
- Hire your photographer/videographer
- Start shopping for your wedding dress
9-11 Months Before
- Send save-the-dates
- Book your caterer
- Hire your band/DJ
- Book your officiant
- Start planning your honeymoon
6-8 Months Before
- Order your wedding dress
- Register for gifts
- Book your florist
- Arrange hotel room blocks
- Order bridesmaid dresses
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3-5 Months Before
- Finalize your menu
- Order wedding invitations (or design digital ones)
- Book transportation
- Shop for wedding rings
- Schedule dress fittings
2 Months Before
- Send invitations
- Finalize ceremony details
- Apply for marriage license
- Have bachelor/bachelorette parties
- Write your vows
1 Month Before
- Final venue walk-through
- Confirm all vendor details
- Break in your wedding shoes
- Finalize seating chart
- Pack for honeymoon
1 Week Before
- Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
- Deliver wedding day timeline to vendors
- Pack emergency kit
- Get manicure/pedicure
- Relax and enjoy!
Remember: This timeline is a guide, not a rule book. Adjust it based on your specific needs, vendor availability, and personal preferences. The key is staying organized and not leaving everything to the last minute!
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