Timeline for booking your wedding
You’re engaged…now what?! We’ve put together a wedding guide to start the planning and make it stress free!
12-18 Months Before the Wedding:
Determine the budget for the wedding
Create a guest list
Choose a date and time for the wedding
Book the ceremony and reception venues
Hire a wedding planner (if desired)
Choose the wedding party and ask them to participate
Start looking for wedding attire (dresses, suits, etc.)
Research vendors (photographers/videographers, hair and make up, florists etc.) and begin booking them
9-12 Months Before the Wedding:
Send out save-the-date cards
Start thinking about the wedding theme and décor
Choose the celebrant and discuss the ceremony
Book the honeymoon
Choose and order the wedding invitations
Schedule engagement photoshoot - book your hair and make-up trial for the same day!
Register for wedding gifts
6-9 Months Before the Wedding:
Finalise the guest list
Book hotel rooms for out-of-town guests
Order wedding attire and accessories
Hire a band or DJ and choose music for the reception
Book hair and makeup artists
Book transportation for the wedding day
Finalize the menu and cake design with the caterer
Schedule a wedding dress fitting
3-6 Months Before the Wedding:
Purchase wedding bands
Arrange for rental items (tables, chairs, linens, etc.)
Choose wedding favors
Finalize the floral arrangements
Choose readings and music for the ceremony
Begin addressing and mailing invitations
1-3 Months Before the Wedding:
Confirm all vendor contracts and payments
Schedule the final dress fitting
Finalise the wedding day schedule with your planner or photographer
Confirm the ceremony rehearsal plans
1-2 Weeks Before the Wedding:
Confirm all details with vendors and wedding party
Pack for the honeymoon
Give the final headcount to the caterer and venue
Create seating arrangements and place cards with designer
The Week of the Wedding:
Get a manicure and pedicure
Have a final dress fitting
Rehearse the ceremony
Confirm all wedding day details with vendors
Enjoy your wedding day!
The timeline for planning a wedding can vary depending on the size and complexity of the wedding, as well as the preferences of the couple. However, here is a general timeline that can be followed.