Free Wedding Planning Checklist:
2 Months Before the Wedding:
- Choose a wedding date
- Set a budget
- Create a guest list
- Book your ceremony and reception venues
- Choose your wedding party
- Hire a wedding planner (optional)
9-12 Months Before the Wedding:
- Choose and book your officiant
- Hire a photographer and/or videographer
- Hire a caterer
- Choose a florist
- Hire a DJ, band or other entertainment
- Order wedding invitations
6-9 Months Before the Wedding:
- Order wedding attire for the bride, groom, and wedding party
- Book transportation for the wedding day
- Create a registry
- Hire a wedding cake baker or dessert vendor
- Book hair and makeup for the wedding day
- Book hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests
3-6 Months Before the Wedding:
- Finalize menu with caterer
- Schedule a menu tasting
- Finalize guest list
- Finalize wedding day timeline
2 Months Before the Wedding:
- Send out wedding invitations
- Order wedding rings
- Plan ceremony details
- Purchase wedding day accessories (shoes, jewelry, etc.)
- Liaise with your entertainment provider, DJ / Band and discuss set list, music preferences and running order of the event. Choose your first dance
1 Month Before the Wedding:
- Finalize seating arrangements
- Finalize ceremony and reception details
- Schedule final dress fittings
- Apply for marriage license
1 Week Before the Wedding:
- Confirm all vendor details and arrival times
- Pack for the honeymoon
- Confirm final headcount with caterer
Wedding Day:
- Get ready!
- Have fun and enjoy your special day!