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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
ENGAGED Order your own gown and Check accomodations are

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