12+ MONTHS
- Choose a wedding date
- Plan out theme/style
- Choose/ask wedding party
- Schedule engagement photos
- Research ceremony and reception venues - Determine your budget
- Start compiling guest list
10-12 MONTHS
- Create a wedding website
- Book officiant
- Create/order save the dates
- Book ceremony/recpetion venue
- Purchase wedding dress/veil (6-8 months to arrive)
8-10 MONTHS
- Finalize guest list
- Mail save the dates
- Research hotels near venue and reserve blocks - Choose wedding party attire/accessories
- Book florist
- Register for gifts
6-8 MONTHS
- Decide on wedding cake style/flavor - Purchase wedding bands
- Book rehearsal dinner venue
- Book hair and makeup stylists
- Research wedding invitation designers
4-6 MONTHS
- Order invitations
- Order wedding cake
- Work with florist to decide on floral decor - Decide on music playlist
- Schedule dress fittings
3 MONTHS
- Finalize ceremony timeline
- Mail invitations
- Purchase wedding decor/rentals
- Finalize menu with caterer
- Order menu cards/ day of stationery
2 MONTHS
- Start organizing RSVPs
- Write wedding vows
- Apply for marriage license
- Finalize seating arrangements
- Finalize wedding timeline with planner
1 MONTH
- Pick up wedding rings
- Attend final dress fitting
- Pick up marriage license
- Order thank you notes
- Finish any last minute DIY decor
- Confirm delivery/pick up of all rentals
1-2 WEEKS
- Follow up with any guests who haven’t RSVP’d - Give a final head count to caterer
- Make sure DJ/band have playlists and timeline - Have final payments/tips ready for vendors
- Deliver “must- have” image list to photographer
DAY BEFORE
- Make sure everything is laid out/packed for the big day
(Essentials include: dress, rings, marriage license, shoes, etc.)
- Deliver welcome bags to hotels
- Get mani/pedi - Attend rehearsal and dinner - Get beauty sleep!
Photo by Kaylie Plumm
