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Wedding Planning Timeline

A super-helpful checklist and step-by-step guide to plan your big day

You’ve set WHEN YOU GET 9 MONTHS TO GO 3 MONTHS TO GO
the date ENGAGED Order your own gown and Check accomodations are
Settle on your budget have any necessary altera- booked for guests
tions done. (See pages 52, 59)
Start gathering names and
addresses for your guest list
Narrow down your potential 8 MONTHS TO GO 2 MONTHS TO GO
date to two or three Order hair accessories Pay your final venue hire and
(See pages 43, 44) accomodation balances to the
Order rings wedding venue
12 MONTHS TO GO
Hire a photographer/ video- (See pages 38, 39, 52)
grapher. Plan and book your 6 WEEKS TO GO
honeymoon.
DON’T procrasinate - many Check your wedding rings
But there’s so much to (See pages48, 49) have been altered to fit
photographers are fully
think about now... booked up to year in advance Arrange a final try-on of your
Where to begin? (See pages 26, 27, 28, 58) 6 MONTHS TO GO own and your attendants’
Don’t panic. This handy Book your wedding cars Edit, proof and print your dresses for any last-minute
guide will be your best (See pages 30, 31, 53) wedding invitations. Don’t alterations
forget the stamps. Confirm number of bou-
friends for the next few Begin shopping for your quets, boutonnieres and
months wedding dress Do a few run-throughs on centrepieces
your hairstyle and make-up
(See pages 32, 33, 45) Have your final planning
so you can make tweaks to
Choose your bridal party and your final look. meeting at the wedding
attendants. venue
Finalize date after consider-
ing photographers’ availa- 5 MONTHS TO GO 4 WEEKS TO GO
bility. Make arrangements for any
rental items you need. Finish any DIY projects - this
could include writing your
11 MONTHS TO GO Arrange any additional sound vows and speeches
Plan ceremony and reception equipment you may need
Set up an appointment with
your florist. 4 MONTHS TO GO 2 WEEKS TO GO
(See pages 36, 37, 58) Choose groom’s attire and Confirm all suppliers arrival
make necessary alterations times on the day
(See pages 34, 35, 59)
10 MONTHS TO GO
Finalize your guest list Purchase any other bridal HAPPY WEDDING DAY
accessories including shoes, Have a trusted friend handle
Choose a style of wedding lingerie and garter
cake. payments for suppliers
(See pages 46, 47, 52, 59) Address, stamp and send out Enjoy every moment of this
your invitations. magical day!
Set up wedding gift lists