Wedding Planning Timeline
A month-by-month guide to planning your perfect wedding day without the stress.
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable monthly tasks makes the process much smoother. Here’s your complete timeline to ensure nothing gets forgotten.
12 Months Before
Start with the big decisions: set your budget, choose your date, and book your venue. These foundational choices will guide all your other decisions throughout the planning process.
9-10 Months Before
Book your key vendors - photographer, caterer, florist, and entertainment. The best professionals get booked quickly, especially for popular wedding dates.
6-8 Months Before
Send save-the-dates, start shopping for your dress, and finalize your guest list. This is also the perfect time to start thinking about your color scheme and overall theme.
4-5 Months Before
Order invitations, book transportation, and schedule menu tastings. Start thinking about ceremony details like music, readings, and who will officiate.
2-3 Months Before
Send invitations, finalize headcount with vendors, and confirm all details. This is when you’ll do your final dress fitting and order wedding favors if you’re having them.
1 Month Before
Confirm final details with all vendors, pick up your dress, and delegate day-of responsibilities to your wedding party. Most importantly, try to relax and enjoy this exciting time.
Week Of
Pack for your honeymoon, confirm vendor arrival times, and give your final headcount to the caterer. Focus on staying calm and getting plenty of rest.
Remember, this timeline is flexible. Adjust it based on your specific needs and don’t stress if you’re behind on a few things - your wedding will be beautiful regardless.
