10 months
Build a wedding website.
Attend a bridal fair or event.
Continue wedding dress shopping.
Research hotels for out-of-town guests.
Hire an ofciant.
Get caterer quotes and begin tastings.
Research bakeries; schedule 1-3 cake tastings.
6-9 months
Order your wedding dress.
Book a caterer.
Order wedding cakes.
Hire a orist.
Book the videographer.
Reserve the DJ or band for your reception.
Secure ceremony musicians.
Research honeymoon destinations.
Shop for wedding bands. Order custom bands now.
Send save-the-dates.
Reserve a block of rooms for guests.
4-5 months
Register for wedding gifts.
Order your wedding invitations.
Book honeymoon plans.
Make sure plans are underway for the rehearsal dinner.
Draft a rehearsal dinner guest list.
Buy wedding bands.
Shop for wedding party thank you gifts.
Pick out wedding shoes, veil, headpiece, garter and any
other accessories you might need.
Research transportation for the wedding day.
3 months
Order custom thank you notes.
Book bridal beauty treatments. Schedule these a safe
distance from the big day incase of unexpected reactions.
Finalize menu with caterer.
Order beer, wine and/or liquor now to ensure you get
the best price. Discuss your needs with a liquor store
manager for bulk discounts and deals on certain brands.
Buy wedding favors.
Add items to your wedding registry, if incomplete.
Begin gown ttings and alterations. Your gown should
arrive this month. Bring your shoes and accessories.
Book transportation services.
2 months
Mail the wedding invitations.
Check in with all wedding vendors to conrm dates,
plans and ask questions.
Create a photo checklist or review the list provided
by your photographer. Discuss your wishes with the
photographer.
Do a hair and makeup run-through.
Take your bridal portraits.
Order all programs, menus, place cards, table numbers,
etc. for the reception.
Marriage license can now be obtained.
Remember, it’s only valid for 60 days.
Be sure your wedding website is up-to-date.
Continue gown ttings.
Buy your outt for the rehearsal dinner.
Wedding Planning Checklist