PARTY TIME : Attend your own wedding shower! Wasn’t that one easy? 3 MONTHSīACK TO THE BAKERY : Order your cake & cake topper.ĬONSIDERING CALLIGRAPHY : You’ll have to enlist a talented calligrapher, only if you want your invitations formally addressed!īOOK THE BEAUTY : Find your makeup artist and hairstylist & schedule trials. NIGHT OF OUTFITS : Purchase your wedding day undies (& wedding night lingerie, ooh la la!) PRE-WEDDING COUNSELING : Start your pre-wedding counseling with your officiant. PASSPORT TO PARADISE : Renew or buy your passports if needed for the honeymoon. GROOMING : Buy the groom’s attire & make the necessary alterations. INVITATIONS : Pick stationery and order your invitations by the six-month mark. PUT A RING ON IT : Don’t leave your engagement ring hanging! Order your wedding bands.ĬHOOSE YOUR CAKE : View cake options and book your baker. GROOMSMEN GET UPS : Pick out the boys’ fashion for the big day.Ī MUSTANG OR HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE : It’s a good idea to book your wedding day transportation now, especially if you’re renting a party bus or limousine. Local weddings can generally wait until the five-month mark. SEND THE SAVE THE DATES : If you’re planning a destination wedding, give your guests more time to plan. HONEYMOON PREP : Begin researching places for your honeymoon & consider arranging flights/hotel reservations.įLORAL AFFAIR : Browse floral decor and bouquet ideas, keeping in mind what stems are in season. 8 MONTHSīRIDESMAIDS DRESSES : Choose & order your girlfriends’ gowns, with enough time for any necessary alterations. VENDOR CHECK : At this point, you need to book your photographer, videographer, musicians & any other vendors who will aid in creating your perfect wedding. Complete your gift registry & add it to your wedding website! GIFTS GALORE : The hardest task of them all: picking out gifts for people to buy you. RENTALS : Will you need tables, chairs or a tent? Contact & reserve your party rentals now. INSURE YOUR WEDDING : Ensure and insure! Browse wedding insurance policies to avoid any issues and secure your deposits.ĬHILLIN’ AT THE HOLIDAY INN : Research & book rooms for out-of-town guests.ĬHICKEN PICCATA OR FILET MIGNON : Sit down or buffet, it’s time to book your caterer! 9 MONTHS SAY YES TO THE DRESS : The best part of the planning process! Find your gown then give yourself 10 months for alterations or any add-on details. This knocks out your brand new coworkers, the groom’s second cousin’s kids and any Facebook friends from high school. GRAB YOUR GALS & GROOMSMEN : Pick your wedding party.ĭRAW UP THE GUEST LIST : Our guest list rule is to abide by is only inviting family and friends whom you’ve enjoyed dinner with at least once over the last two years. Narrow down a season, then a month (preferably avoiding any big holidays) – later, you’ll need to check with your officiant/venue to pin down the date.ĬHOOSE A VENUE : For both the ceremony & reception sites.īUILD THE BUDGET: Eek! It’s gotta happen at some point, so set your budget before purchasing anything!ĬONSIDER A WEDDING CONSULTANT : The last thing you need on your big day is to be worrying about the minor details – like what to do if the caterer is behind schedule or an overly excited guest needs escorting away from the mic during speeches. PICK A COUPLE DATES : Choose a few different options. Itching to get started? Browse our 12-month wedding planning checklist below! Congratulations on finding your soul mate and beginning the wild, wonderful journey of wedding planning! You don’t need to set a date minutes after you post your engagement announcement to Instagram, but it’s always a good idea to have an idea of when you should start booking vendors & finalizing details.
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