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WEDDING PLANNING TIMELINE
A super-helpful checklist and step-by-step guide to plan your big day
WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE
WHEN YOU GET ENGAGED
Settle on your budget
Start gathering names and addresses for your guest list Narrow down your potential date to two or three
12 MONTHS TO GO
Hire a photographer/ videographer.
DON’T procrastinate – many photographers/videographer are fully booked up to a year in advance
(See page )
Book your wedding cars
(See page )
Begin shopping for your wedding dress
(See page )
Choose your bridal party and attendants
Finalize date after considering photographers’ availability Send out ‘Save the Date’ cards Book a block of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
11 MONTHS TO GO
Plan ceremony and reception décor
(See page )
Set up an appointment with your florist to decide what types of bouquets and centrepieces you need
(See page )
10 MONTHS TO GO
Finalize your guest list
Set up wedding gift lists
Choose ceremony and reception music (See page )
Choose a style of wedding cake and make sure everyone gets a slice (See )
9 MONTHS TO GO
Order your gown and have any necessary alterations done
8 MONTHS TO GO
Order hair accessories Order rings and any other jewellery you need
(See page )
Plan and book your honeymoon
(See page )
6 MONTHS TO GO
Edit, proof and print your wedding invitations. Don’t forget the stamps and envelopes as well
Do a few run-throughs on your hairstyle and make-up so you can make tweaks to your final look (See page )
5 MONTHS TO GO
Make arrangements for any rental items (tables, chairs, linens etc) you need
Arrange any additional sound equipment you’ll need to provide for the ceremony and reception
4 MONTHS TO GO
Choose groom’s attire and make necessary alterations (Page 36) Purchase any other bridal accessories including shoes, lingerie and garter
Address, stamp and send out your invitations
3 MONTHS TO GO
Check accommodations are booked for guests who need them
2 MONTHS TO GO
Pay your final venue hire and accommodation balances to the wedding venue
6 WEEKS TO GO
Check your wedding rings have been altered to fit
Arrange a final try-on of your own and your bridal party dresses for any last-minute alterations
Confirm number of bouquets, boutonnières and centrepieces with your florist
Have your final planning meeting at the wedding venue
4 WEEKS TO GO
Finish any DIY projects – this could include writing your vows and speeches
Finalize your menus submit your final numbers for drinks & catering.
2 WEEKS TO GO
Finalize seating plan
Confirm all suppliers arrival or delivery times on the wedding day
HAPPY WEDDING DAY
Have a trusted friend or family member handle payments for suppliers on the day
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Now you have started your life together you will need to find your perfect home
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