Wedding Planning Check List
Wedding Planning Checklist
12+ months before the wedding:
• Choose a date and venue
• Set a budget
• Draft a guest list
• Hire a wedding planner (if desired)
• Book your officiant, photographer, and videographer
9-12 months before the wedding:
• Choose your wedding party
• Start shopping for your wedding dress
• Choose your wedding colors and theme
• Start researching and booking vendors (caterer, florist, DJ, etc.)
• Start planning your honeymoon
6-9 months before the wedding:
• Order invitations and other stationery
• Finalize catering and menu options
• Book transportation for the wedding day
• Start planning for the rehearsal dinner
• Register for wedding gifts
3-6 months before the wedding:
• Have a hair and makeup trial
• Finalize the menu and seating chart
• Choose your wedding bands
• Purchase or rent suits and tuxedos for the groom and groomsmen
• Plan your ceremony and reception details (decor, music, favors, etc.)
1-3 months before the wedding:
• Send out invitations
• Attend dress fittings and finalize attire for the wedding party
• Confirm all vendor details and arrangements
• Finalize your ceremony and reception timelines
• Purchase any last-minute items for the wedding day
1 week before the wedding:
• Confirm all vendor details one last time
• Pack for your honeymoon
• Finalize any last-minute details with your wedding planner
On the wedding day:
• Get ready and enjoy your big day!
We hope this checklist helps you stay organized and on track throughout your wedding planning journey. Remember to take deep breaths, enjoy the process, and celebrate your love with your partner and loved ones.