– A must-read for new brides and grooms.
12+ Months Before the Wedding
Set a budget and determine who is contributing financially.
Create a preliminary guest list.
Choose a wedding date and consider backup options.
Hire a wedding planner (if desired).
Select and book your venue.
Decide on the wedding theme and style.
Start researching and booking key vendors (caterer, photographer, videographer, entertainment, etc.).
Begin dress shopping for the bride and bridesmaids.
Start a wedding website and registry.
9-12 Months Before the Wedding
Finalize your wedding party.
Send out save-the-date cards.
Book an officiant.
Choose your wedding attire and accessories.
Research honeymoon destinations and make travel arrangements.
Plan the engagement party.
6-9 Months Before the Wedding
Order wedding invitations and stationery.
Book a florist and discuss floral arrangements.
Plan and schedule engagement photos.
Secure hair and makeup artists.
Arrange transportation for the wedding day.
Select and order bridesmaid and groomsmen attire.
4-6 Months Before the Wedding
Finalize the wedding menu and cake selection.
Plan the bachelor and bachelorette parties.
Organize the ceremony details and music selections.
Purchase wedding rings.
Confirm accommodations for guests.
2-4 Months Before the Wedding
Send out wedding invitations.
Schedule dress fittings for the bride and bridesmaids.
Obtain a marriage license.
Finalize the timeline and itinerary for the wedding day.
Create a seating chart.
Plan wedding favors and welcome bags for guests.
1 Month Before the Wedding
Have the final dress fitting.
Confirm final headcount with caterers.
Reconfirm all vendor bookings and arrangements.
Write your vows.
Break in your wedding shoes.
1-2 Weeks Before the Wedding
Schedule beauty treatments (hair, nails, facials, etc.).
Pack for the honeymoon.
Delegate tasks to the wedding party.
Hold the final venue walk-through.
Confirm transportation and accommodations.
Wedding Week
Rehearse the ceremony with the wedding party.
Finalize payments and tips for vendors.
Prepare an emergency kit (safety pins, tissues, snacks, etc.).
Relax, enjoy, and celebrate with family and friends!
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