I’ve created a simple 12 month wedding planning checklist to help you plan your dream wedding! By asking expert wedding suppliers how much time they need to get things organised I’ve created an easy, step-by-step wedding planning timeline of all the main things you need to do!
The Complete Wedding Planning Checklist You Didn’t Know You Needed
12 months + until your wedding
Decide on a budget
Write your guest list
Book your venue and set the date
Book officiant/church and give notice
Take out wedding insurance
Pop the question to your bridal party
Book your photographer/videographer
11 months + until your wedding
Look at honeymoon options
Book your florist
Book caterers if needed
Try on wedding outfits
Book in an engagement session with your photographer
9 months + until your wedding
Send Save The Dates using engagement photos
Order your wedding dress
Taste wedding cakes and order your cake
Decide on gift list company and register
Book your hair and make-up artists
Book any musical entertainment
6 months + until your wedding
Send out invitations
Shop for bridesmaid dresses
Confirm your catering
Organise invitations and other stationery
Research and book any items for hire
Consider transport
Meet with the florist to discuss options
4 months + until your wedding
Shop for shoes and other accessories
Purchase suits
Have wedding dress altered
Choose wedding rings
Organise venue decor & table decorations
2 months + until your wedding
Have your hair and make-up trials
Write your own vows & speeches
Confirm your readings and music
Clean engagement ring
Finalise schedule for the day
Chase outstanding RSVPs & advise catering
Organise seating arrangements from RSVPs
Create your table plan
Purchase any gifts required
1 month + until your wedding
Complete photographers timeline questionnaire
Book any beauty or spa treatments
Arrange final outfit fitting and collect outfits
Reconfirm arrangements with all suppliers
A few days before your wedding
Reconfirm final details with all suppliers
Go through roles with everyone
Drop off any decor items to the venue
Get a good night’s sleep and have the best day!
After your wedding
Send Thank You cards with your wedding photographs on!
I hope this Wedding Planning Checklist is useful to you! Be sure to check out all my other wedding planning tips here!