Wedding Planning Checklist
10-12 Months Out
- Set your overall budget
- Choose your venue and date
- Draft your guest list
- Choose and ask your bridal party
- Book your photographer and videographer
- Start shopping for your gown (book appointments early)
8-10 Months Out
- Find your dream dress and say yes! Order it now to allow for production time
- Book vendors
- Caterer, band/DJ, ceremony musicians
- Florist, officiant, rentals, décor
- Take engagement photos
- Start your wedding website and registry
6-8 Months Out
- Send save-the-dates
- Choose and order bridesmaid dresses
- Choose and order menswear (suits/tuxedos)
- Book hair and makeup
- Book transportation and hotel room blocks
- Book your honeymoon
- Shop for accessories: veil, shoes, and jewelry
- Have your engagement party
5 Months Out
- Have your cake tasting
- Finalize your menu and décor details
- Reserve a hotel for the wedding night
- Purchase wedding insurance
4 Months Out
- Design and order wedding invitations
- Order wedding bands
- Order bridesmaid jewelry and accessories
- Order attire for the flower girl and ring bearer
- Start ordering custom details (signs, cups, koozies, favors)
3 Months Out
- Finalize the rehearsal dinner venue and menu, and order invitations
- Order wedding programs
- Choose ceremony readers, readings, and songs
- Schedule your hair and makeup trial
- Confirm your gown’s arrival and schedule your first fitting
2 Months Out
- Mail wedding invitations (6-8 weeks before)
- Attend your first gown fitting
- Review ceremony details with your officiant
- Check your state’s marriage license requirements and timing
- Start breaking in your wedding shoes
1 Month Out
- Apply for your marriage license (confirm your state’s window)
- Track RSVPs and start your seating chart
- Write your vows
- Confirm all vendors
- Schedule haircuts for bride and groom
2 Weeks Out
- Attend your final gown fitting
- Give the final guest count to the caterer
- Send vendors a day-of timeline
- Pick up your wedding rings
- Prepare final payments and vendor tips
- Start packing for the honeymoon and wedding night
1 Week Out
- Get your pedicure, manicure, spray tan, etc.
- Pick up your gown and steam it
- Pack a day-of emergency kit
- Hold your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
- Relax, get good sleep, and drink water
After the Wedding
- Have your gown professionally cleaned and preserved
- Send thank-you notes
- Update your name and documents, if applicable
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