The 12-Month Wedding Planning Checklist

Planning a wedding is easier when you know what comes next. Here's the order we recommend.

12–10 months before

• Set your budget
• Draft the guest list
• Book venue and date
• Hire photographer

9–6 months before

• Choose attire
• Book caterer, florist and music
• Send save-the-dates

5–2 months before

• Order invitations
• Plan menu tasting
• Arrange hair and makeup trial

The final month

• Confirm vendors
• Finalize seating plan
• Prepare a day-of timeline

Want it all in one place? Our Wedding Planning Checklist Pack includes this timeline plus a budget worksheet and guest tracker.