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Wedding Planning Timeline Tips
Planning a wedding involves many details, and having a checklist can help you stay organized. Here's a helpful wedding checklist in order of importance with suggested timelines for booking vendors:
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12-18 Months Before:
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Set a Budget:
Determine your budget and allocate funds to different categories. Your budget may need to be adjusted based on market pricing.
Create a Guest List:
Decide on the number of guests you want to invite.
Choose a Date and Venue:
Select a date and book your ceremony and reception venues.
Hire a Wedding Planner, Day of Coordinator & Decorator:
If you're using a wedding planner, hire them early in the process, they will help you book the rest of your vendor list.
Photographer/Videographer:
Research and book a photographer and/or videographer. Media teams typically book years in advance. This should be booked as soon as you have your venue set.
Research and Book Caterer:
Find a caterer that fits your budget and book their services. Consider a venue that also provides catering.
9-12 Months Before:
Select Bridal Party:
Ask your bridesmaids, groomsmen, and other members of the bridal party.
Find a Wedding Dress:
Start shopping for your wedding dress and order it.
Book Entertainment:
Arrange for a DJ, band, or other entertainment.
Book Officiant:
Confirm an officiant for the ceremony.
Research and Book Florist:
Choose a florist and discuss your floral arrangements. Don't forget the boutonnieres & Corsages!
Book Hair and Makeup Stylists:
Reserve professionals for your wedding day.
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6-9 Months Before:
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Send Save-the-Dates:
Notify guests about your wedding date.
Choose Bridesmaids' Dresses:
Select and order bridesmaids' dresses.
Select and Order Groomsmen Attire:
Choose and order groomsmen's attire.
Plan Honeymoon:
Start planning your honeymoon and book flights and accommodations.
Order Wedding Cake:
Decide on a baker and order your wedding cake.
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4-6 Months Before:
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Create Wedding Registry:
Set up a wedding registry for gifts.
Finalize Menu with Caterer:
Confirm menu details with your caterer.
Send Invitations:
Mail out wedding invitations
2-4 Months Before:
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Purchase Wedding Rings:
Select and purchase wedding bands.
Finalize Ceremony Details:
Confirm readings, vows, and other ceremony details.
Apply for Marriage License:
Check local requirements and obtain a marriage license.
Arrange Transportation:
Book transportation for the wedding day.
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1-2 Months Before:
Final Dress Fitting:
Attend final dress fittings and make any necessary alterations.
Finalize Seating Chart:
Organize the seating arrangement for the reception.
Confirm Details with Vendors:
Confirm details, timelines and payment dates with all vendors.
Purchase Gifts for the Wedding Party:
Get gifts for your bridesmaids, groomsmen, and other members of the wedding party.
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1 Week Before:
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Pack for the Honeymoon:
Pack for your honeymoon and confirm travel details.
Finalize Payments:
Make final payments to vendors.
Rehearsal Dinner:
Host the rehearsal dinner.
On the Wedding Day:
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Relax and Enjoy:
Finally, take a deep breath and enjoy your special day! Let your vendors work their magic, and trust that the planning you have spent months on will all come together.
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