A clear timeline turns an overwhelming project into manageable steps. Professional wedding organizers rely on schedules like the one below. Adjust it to fit your own date and circumstances.
10 to 12 Months Before
- Set a preliminary budget and guest count
- Choose your date and begin venue research
- Interview and hire a wedding organizer
8 to 9 Months Before
- Book the venue, photographer and caterer
- Start shopping for attire
- Decide on the wedding party
6 to 7 Months Before
- Book entertainment, florist and decorator
- Send save-the-dates
- Arrange accommodation for out-of-town guests
4 to 5 Months Before
- Finalize the menu and cake design
- Order invitations
- Plan transportation
2 to 3 Months Before
- Send invitations and track RSVPs
- Schedule fittings and beauty trials
- Draft the ceremony and reception program
1 Month Before
- Confirm all vendors in writing
- Finalize seating arrangements
- Prepare final payments and tips
The Final Week
- Attend the rehearsal
- Pack essentials for the wedding day
- Hand the final timeline to your organizer and relax
Having a professional keep this timeline on track means nothing slips through the cracks, leaving you free to enjoy the lead-up to your wedding.