(Ideal for couples with a full year to plan)
12 Months Before
- Set your budget
- Create your guest list
- Choose your wedding style/theme
- Start researching venues
- Book your ceremony + reception venue
10–11 Months Before
- Hire key vendors (planner, photographer, videographer)
- Choose your wedding party
- Shop for your wedding dress
- Create your wedding website
8–9 Months Before
- Book catering, florist, DJ/band
- Send save‑the‑dates
- Plan engagement photos
- Start registry
6–7 Months Before
- Order bridesmaid dresses
- Book transportation
- Choose cake + schedule tasting
- Finalize décor direction
4–5 Months Before
- Order invitations
- Book hair + makeup
- Plan honeymoon
- Finalize menu + rentals
2–3 Months Before
- Mail invitations
- Buy wedding bands
- Final dress fitting
- Create day‑of timeline
1 Month Before
- Confirm all vendors
- Finalize seating chart
- Apply for marriage license
- Break in wedding shoes
1–2 Weeks Before
- Final walkthrough with venue
- Confirm headcount
- Pack wedding day emergency kit
Wedding Week
- Rehearsal + rehearsal dinner
- Steam dress + suits
- Relax, hydrate, sleep