START ASSEMBLING WELCOME BAGS FOR YOUR GUESTS, if applicable.
10–12 Months To Go...
WEDDING PLANNING
e Ultimate
WORK OUT YOUR BUDGET AND ESTABLISH YOUR TOP PRIORITIES. Determine
where to save and where to splurge.
GET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING. Start browsing wedding inspiration on websites,
social media, blogs, and magazines to explore and identify your wedding style and colors.
COMPILE YOUR PRELIMINARY GUEST LIST. You'll need that guest count!
CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING PARTY. Who do you want by your side at the altar? Ask them
now to give your attendants plenty of time to plan and prep.
FIND A VENUE FOR YOUR CEREMONY AND/OR RECEPTION, AND RESERVE YOUR
WEDDING DATE. This is huge.
DO YOU NEED WEDDING INSURANCE? It’s something to think about. Check with your
venue about liability insurance and consider other options, like cancellation insurance.
TELL EVERYONE TO SAVE THE DATE! Send out save-the-date cards 8–12 months in
advance for a destination wedding, or 6–9 months in advance for a domestic wedding.
CREATE A WEDDING WEBSITE. Let your invitees know about it by putting your website’s
URL on the save-the-date cards.
SAY YES TO YOUR WEDDING DRESS (OR TUX!) and begin assembling the perfect
accessories. Need inspiration? Attend a trunk show or wedding expo.
CONSIDER HIRING A WEDDING PLANNER if you’re already feeling overwhelmed.
They’re magical, we tell ya.
BEGIN ASSEMBLING AN ALL-STAR WEDDING VENDOR TEAM. We'd start with:
Caterer · Photographer · Officiant. And when you hire a vendor, get all the details in writing!
START DREAMING UP YOUR HONEYMOON, IF YOU’RE TAKING ONE. It’s a great way
to mitigate wedding planning stress.