Wedding Planning Timeline

It’s no secret that planning a wedding requires a lot of organization and planning. Below is a detailed timeline to ensure you don’t miss any steps on the road to your big day.

One year out…

• Set a date
• Set a budget
• Decide if you’ll hire a wedding planner
• Find someone to officiate
• Start looking for a venue
• Start the guest list
• Form your wedding party

7 Months out…

• Make save the dates
• Create a wedding website (if you decide you want one)
• Register for gifts
• Arrange transportation
• Find a caterer
• Find and book a florist
• Book a photographer
• Determine if you want a DJ or a band and start looking
• Find bridal party attire
• Say yes to the dress! (along with a veil and shoes)

5 Months out…

• Send out save the dates
• Finalize guest list
• Create invitations
• Finalize plans for rehearsal dinner
• Reserve rental items for ceremony and reception

3 Months out…

• Send invitations
• Shop for wedding rings
• Order a wedding cake (don’t forget the topper!)
• After the 90-day mark, acquire a marriage license
• Purchase a guest book
• Find hairstylist and makeup artist

7 Weeks out…

• Order the groom and groomsmen’s tuxedos
• Bridal shower
• Finalize the menu for the reception

5 Weeks out…

• Create seating plan for reception
• Print out seating cards
• Final dress fitting
• Find your somethings old, new, borrowed, and blue
• Finalize details with all venders

1 Week out…

• Mani/pedi
• Confirm arrival times with venders
• Bachelorette and bachelor parties
• Set aside checks and tips for venders

Day of…

• Confirm all venders have followed through
• Relax
• Get married — congratulations!