From ‘Yes’ to ‘I Do’: Your Month-by-Month Wedding Planning Guide
💍 The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist (Month-by-Month)
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but with the right timeline in place, it becomes a joyful, manageable journey. Whether you're 12 months out or just a few weeks away, this month-by-month checklist will guide you through every key task, helping you stay organised and stress-free.
🗓️ 12+ Months Before
Set your wedding date
Draft a guest list
Set a rough budget
Research venues and book your ceremony & reception spaces
Hire a wedding planner (if using one)
Choose your wedding theme or style (Boho? Classic? Modern?)
Create a wedding Pinterest board for inspiration
🗓️ 10–11 Months Before
Book key suppliers: photographer, videographer, and caterer
Choose your wedding party (bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc.)
Shop for your wedding dress or outfit
Begin designing your save-the-dates
Plan your engagement shoot
🗓️ 8–9 Months Before
Book entertainment (DJ/band)
Research florists and schedule consultations
Finalise your guest list
Send out save-the-dates
Order your wedding stationery or start working with a designer
Set up a wedding website with key info
🗓️ 6–7 Months Before
Choose and order bridesmaids’ dresses and groomsmen’s suits
Meet with your celebrant or officiant
Plan honeymoon ideas and begin booking
Arrange transport (car, bus, horse & carriage!)
Finalise florist, cake designer, and hair & makeup artist
🗓️ 4–5 Months Before
Order your wedding invitations and signage
Book hair and makeup trials
Purchase wedding rings
Start planning your ceremony structure and readings
Decide on ceremony and reception décor details
Confirm menu with your caterer
🗓️ 3 Months Before
Send out your wedding invitations
Start dress fittings and alterations
Write your vows (if personalising)
Choose music for ceremony and reception
Plan your seating chart and place cards
Book final transport details (if needed)
🗓️ 2 Months Before
Finalise the schedule for the day
Confirm timings and details with all suppliers
Begin collecting RSVPs
Buy or create wedding favours
Plan the hen and stag dos
🗓️ 1 Month Before
Have your final dress fitting
Follow up on any outstanding RSVPs
Create a wedding day timeline for guests and suppliers
Confirm final guest numbers with caterer and venue
Prepare payments and tips for suppliers
🗓️ 2 Weeks Before
Confirm all bookings one last time
Print or collect all signage, menus, table plans, and place cards
Break in your wedding shoes!
Pack for your honeymoon
Final beauty appointments (waxing, facials, etc.)
🗓️ 1 Week Before
Rehearsal dinner or final run-through
Final checks on outfits and accessories
Pack an emergency kit (plasters, sewing kit, tissues, etc.)
Get your marriage licence (if applicable)
💒 Wedding Day
Eat breakfast and stay hydrated
Follow your schedule and trust your team
Take a moment to soak it all in
Get married and enjoy every second!
🌿 Final Thought
Planning a wedding is a journey — sometimes chaotic, always emotional, and absolutely magical. With this checklist in hand, you can enjoy the ride without forgetting a single step.
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