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Wedding Planning Timeline

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

When you get engaged 9 Months to go 3 Months to go

Settle on your budget Order your own gown and have Check accomodations are
any necessary alterations done. booked for guests
Start gathering names and
addresses for your guest list 2 Months to go
8 Months to go
Narrow down your potential date Pay your final venue hire and
to two or three Order hair accessories accomodation balances to the
Order rings wedding venue
12 Months to go
Hire a photographer or Plan and book your 6 Weeks to go
videographer. DON’T honeymoon. (Page 45)
procrasinate - many Check your wedding rings have
photographers are fully booked 6 Months to go been altered to fit
up to year in advance
(Pages 21, 22, 23, 24, 25) Edit, proof and print your Arrange a final try-on of your
Book your wedding cars wedding invitations. Don’t forget own and your attendants’ dresses
the stamps. for any last-minute alterations
Begin shopping for your wedding
dress Do a few run-throughs on your Confirm number of bouquets,
hairstyle and make-up so you can boutonnieres and centrepieces
Choose your bridal party and make tweaks to your final look.
attendants. (Page 41) Have your final planning meeting
at the wedding venue
Finalize date after considering 5 Months to go
photographers’ availability.
Make arrangements for any
rental items you need. 4 Weeks to go
11 Months to go (Page 34, 37, 38)
Arrange any additional sound Finish any DIY projects - this
Plan ceremony and reception equipment you may need could include writing your vows
and speeches
Set up an appointment with your
florist.
4 Months to go 2 Weeks to go
Secure accommodation & find
caterers. (Pages 33, 46. 47) Choose groom’s attire and make Confirm all suppliers arrival times
necessary alterations on the day

10 Months to go Purchase any other bridal
accessories including shoes, Happy Wedding Day
Finalize your guest list lingerie and garter
Have a trusted friend handle
Choose a style of wedding cake. Address, stamp and send out payments for suppliers
your invitations.
Set up wedding gift lists Enjoy every moment of this
magical day!

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