Wedding Planning Checklist

Your Complete Wedding Timeline & Task Manager

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Wedding Date

12+ Months Out from Wedding

Planning Tasks

12 Months Out from Wedding

Planning Tasks

11 Months Out from Wedding

Planning Tasks

10 Months Out from Wedding

Planning Tasks

9 Months Out from Wedding

Planning Tasks

8 Months Out from Wedding

7 Months Out from Wedding

5-4 Months Before Wedding

Start handling specific details:

• Order Formal Invitations: Ensure all necessary information is included
• Plan Menu: Discuss details with catering vendor
• Purchase Additional Attire: For welcome dinner, rehearsal dinner
• Finalize Honeymoon: Book flights and accommodations
• Book Officiant: Confirm ceremony details and flow
• Begin Beauty Regimen: Create skincare and wellness plan
• Plan Personal Details: Like vows, music selection
• Finalize Ceremony Flow: Discuss specifics with officiant

3-2 Months Before Wedding

Enter final preparation phase:

• Attend Wedding Shower: Celebrate with family and friends
• Prepare Thank You Gifts: For family and wedding party
• Schedule Hair & Makeup Trial: Ensure desired look
• Mail Wedding Invitations: Track RSVPs
• Enjoy Bachelor/Bachelorette Party: Celebrate with friends
• Write Wedding Vows: Prepare heartfelt promises
• Plan Wedding Favors: Prepare guest gifts
• Create Seating Chart: Arrange based on relationships

Final Weeks

The final sprint:

• Confirm All RSVPs: Get final headcount
• Final Meeting with Planner: Review all details
• Provide Shot List: Inform photographer of key moments
• Confirm with Vendors: Verify all timings and arrangements
• Submit Music List: Confirm important song selections
• Book Final Beauty Appointments: Including nails and treatments
• Perfect Wedding Vows: Practice for smooth delivery
• Prepare Tip Envelopes: For vendor gratuities

Wedding Eve and Day

The most important moments:

• Provide Contact Information: Ensure vendors can reach key people
• Prepare Payment Envelopes: Organize vendor final payments and tips
• Handle Marriage License: Ensure safe keeping
• Distribute Gifts: Present gifts to family and wedding party
• Deliver Decor: Bring small decorations to venue
• Rehearse Ceremony: Ensure everyone knows their roles
• Hand Off Wedding Bands: Entrust to reliable person
• Enjoy Rehearsal Dinner: Share time with loved ones

Wedding Day:
• Get Plenty of Rest: Ensure you're energized
• Follow Timeline: Stick to schedule
• Stay Positive: Enjoy your special day
• Share Joy: Create memories with loved ones