Congratulations on your engagement!
Planning your wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming.
To help you stay organized and on track, we’ve created this comprehensive wedding checklist and timeline template.
From setting the date to saying “I do” and beyond, this checklist template will guide you through every step of the planning process.
Simply fill in the deadlines, track your progress, and ensure that your big day is everything you’ve ever dreamed of.
Let’s start planning the wedding of your dreams together!
Template Highlights:
- 12-18 MONTHS BEFORE
- Task
- Deadline
- Status
- Set wedding date
- Determine budget
- Choose wedding theme/style
- Research and book venue
- Begin compiling guest list
- Research and book officiant
- Begin researching vendors
- Start gathering inspiration
- 9-12 MONTHS BEFORE
- Task
- Deadline
- Status
- Book caterer
- Book florist
- Book photographer/videographer
- Research wedding attire
- Order wedding dress
- Plan engagement photo shoot
- Book entertainment/musicians
- Begin planning honeymoon
- Finalize guest list
- 6-9 MONTHS BEFORE
- Task
- Deadline
- Status
- Send save-the-date cards
- Order wedding invitations
- Plan transportation for guests
- Book accommodations for guests
- Start registry
- Arrange wedding party attire fittings
- Plan rehearsal dinner
- Attend wedding fairs or expos
- Finalize honeymoon plans
- 3-6 MONTHS BEFORE
- Task
- Deadline
- Status
- Choose wedding favors
- Confirm wedding attire orders
- Finalize wedding menu
- Order wedding rings
- Book hair and makeup trials
- Plan ceremony and reception details
- Finalize wedding cake design
- Create wedding day timeline
- Arrange for wedding day helpers
- 1-3 MONTHS BEFORE
- Task
- Deadline
- Status
- Send out wedding invitations
- Follow up on RSVPs
- Purchase wedding party gifts
- Arrange marriage license
- Confirm vendor arrangements
- Schedule final dress fitting
- Create seating arrangements
- Plan rehearsal dinner
- Review ceremony details
- 1 WEEK BEFORE
- Task
- Deadline
- Status
- Confirm final guest count
- Confirm with vendors
- Pack for honeymoon
- Attend rehearsal
- Confirm wedding day timeline
- Reconfirm transportation
- Get manicure/pedicure
- Practice vows
- WEDDING DAY
- Task
- Deadline
- Status
- Get married!
- Enjoy the celebration
- Take photos and make memories
- Say thank you to guests
- Depart for honeymoon
- NOTES
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