Plan Your Wedding Timeline

Stay on schedule from the moment you say “Yes!” until your wedding day. This timeline helps you keep track of important milestones so nothing gets overlooked during your planning journey.

Timeline Overview

Milestone	Status
Planning Started	Not Started
Vendors Booked	Not Started
Invitations Sent	Not Started
Wedding Day Ready	Not Started

Wedding Planning Timeline

Time Before Wedding	Task
12 Months	Set budget, choose a wedding date, begin venue search.
10-11 Months	Book venue(s) or tent rental, contact officiating minister. photographer, videographer, entertainment (ensure proper sound system), and caterer. Cake Bakery included.
8-9 Months	Create a theme. Select wedding party, wedding attire, and florist to include bouquets, flower baskets, and boutonnieres as well as decorations. Purchase wedding Rings.
6-7 Months	Finalize your guest list and order invitations .
4-5 Months	Mail invitations, reserve transportation for bridal party, plan honeymoon.
3 Months	Schedule dress fittings and finalize the menu (including all tastings).
2 Months	confirm vendor details,
1 Month	Create seating chart and obtain your marriage license. Follow up on traditional items eg. candles, broom, headware, and jewelry; something old, borrowed and new.
2 Weeks	Confirm final guest count, order souvenirs, set up beauty appointment eg. hair and nails, and a personal stylist for on the day of wedding, and prepare contingencies.
1 Week	Pack for Honeymoon and confirm rehearsal. Ensure all non perishable orders are delivered. Ensure all deliveries are ahead of schedule. Review your check-list (don’t forget the rings for the ceremony) .
Day Before Wedding	Spa day. Rest!
Wedding Day	Celebrate your special day!
After the Wedding	Send thank-you cards and preserve you memory.

Wedding Planning Tip

Complete each milestone as early as possible. Finishing important tasks ahead of schedule gives you more flexibility and helps reduce stress as your wedding day approaches.