Simple Wedding Planning Checklist

Here’s a simple wedding planning checklist to help you stay on track:

12+ Months Before the Wedding:

1. Set a Budget

2. Create a Guest List

3. Choose a Wedding Date

4. Research and Book a Venue

5. Hire a Wedding Planner (if desired)

6. Begin Looking for Wedding Dress Inspiration

7. Select Wedding Party (Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, etc.)

9–12 Months Before the Wedding:

1. Book Vendors (Photographer, Videographer, Caterer, Florist, DJ/Band, etc.)

2. Choose and Order Wedding Dress

3. Register for Gifts

4. Book Officiant

5. Start Planning Honeymoon

6. Design Save-the-Date Cards

6–9 Months Before the Wedding:

1. Send Save-the-Date Cards

2. Buy Wedding Rings

3. Choose Wedding Attire for Bridal Party

4. Decide on the Theme or Style of the Wedding

5. Finalize the Menu and Cake

6. Order Invitations

7. Book Transportation for the Wedding Day

3–6 Months Before the Wedding:

1. Order Wedding Invitations

2. Plan the Rehearsal Dinner

3. Finalize the Wedding Day Timeline

4. Begin Hair and Makeup Trials

5. Confirm all Booked Vendors

6. Shop for Wedding Favors (if desired)

7. Purchase Gifts for Bridal Party

8. Book Accommodations for Out-of-Town Guests

2 Months Before the Wedding:

1. Mail Wedding Invitations

2. Schedule Final Dress Fitting

3. Confirm Details with Vendors

4. Arrange for Wedding Day Emergency Kit

5. Make Final Honeymoon Arrangements

1 Month Before the Wedding:

1. Get Marriage License

2. Confirm Final Headcount with Caterer/Venue

3. Finalize the Seating Chart

4. Give Vendors the Final Schedule

5. Create a Wedding Day Playlist (if applicable)

1–2 Weeks Before the Wedding:

1. Have Final Fittings for Wedding Dress

2. Reconfirm Arrangements with All Vendors

3. Pack for Honeymoon

4. Prepare Payments for Vendors

5. Delegate Wedding Day Responsibilities to Family/Friends

Day Before the Wedding:

1. Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner

2. Give Wedding Rings to Best Man

3. Relax and Rest

4. Ensure All Items Are Ready for Wedding Day (Dress, Rings, Vows, etc.)

Wedding Day:

1. Eat a Good Breakfast

2. Have Hair and Makeup Done

3. Stay Calm and Enjoy the Moment!

This checklist is flexible depending on the complexity and style of your wedding, but it should help guide you through the major milestones.