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Wedding Planning Timeline

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

WHEN YOU GET 9 MONTHS TO GO 3 MONTHS TO GO
You’ve set ENGAGED Order your own gown and Check accomodations are
Settle on your budget have any necessary altera- booked for guests
the date 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
photographers are fully (See pages48, 49) have been altered to fit
But there’s so much to booked up to year in advance Arrange a final try-on of your
think about now... (See pages 26, 27, 28, 58) 6 MONTHS TO GO own and your attendants’
dresses for any last-minute
Where to begin? Book your wedding cars Edit, proof and print your alterations
Don’t panic. This handy (See pages 30, 31, 53) wedding invitations. Don’t Confirm number of bou-
forget the stamps.
guide will be your best Begin shopping for your Do a few run-throughs on quets, boutonnieres and
friends for the next few wedding dress your hairstyle and make-up centrepieces
(See pages 32, 33, 45) Have your final planning
months 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 2 WEEKS TO GO
your florist. 4 MONTHS 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