Wedding Planning Checklist
Planning a wedding can be a daunting task, but remember that you don't have to tackle everything all at once. Breaking down the process into smaller, more manageable steps can make it feel less overwhelming and more achievable. By focusing on one task at a time, you can make progress towards your goals without feeling like you're drowning in a sea of wedding planning details.
Take the time to celebrate each milestone as you reach it, and remember to enjoy the journey. Wedding planning can be a wonderful opportunity to connect with your partner, family and friends, and to create memories that will last a lifetime.
So take a deep breath, read our checklist below, and focus on one thing at a time, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. You got this!
12 Months Before the Wedding:
Set your wedding budget.
Choose your wedding date and start looking at venues.
Hire a wedding planner (optional).
Research wedding videographers and photographers. Consider Amber Moon Video. Watch our Films.
Book your ceremony and reception venues.
Book your wedding videographer and photographer. ( YOOHOO! over here)
Start shopping for your wedding dress or suit.
Choose your wedding party and ask them to be part of your special day.
Ask for help organising the hen or stag do!
9 Months Before the Wedding:
Send out save-the-date cards.
Book your caterer and decide on your menu.
Book your DJ or band.
Book transportation for the wedding day.
Book your honeymoon.
6 Months Before the Wedding:
Order your wedding invitations.
Finalise your wedding menu.
Choose your wedding cake.
Arrange wedding day hair and makeup.
Rent suits for the groom and groomsmen.
Purchase wedding rings.
Plan your wedding ceremony.
Plan your wedding reception.
3 Months Before the Wedding:
Send out wedding invitations.
Schedule a wedding rehearsal.
Plan wedding decorations.
Order wedding favours.
Choose your wedding vows.
Arrange wedding-day photography and videography timeline.
1 Month Before the Wedding:
Confirm final details and pay vendors.
Finalise the seating plan.
Attend the final dress fitting.
Arrange wedding-day transport.
Finalise your wedding vows and ceremony details.
Have a final meeting with your wedding planner.
Have your Hen/ Stag do.
1 Week Before the Wedding:
Confirm all vendor details.
Finalise the wedding-day timeline.
Pack for the honeymoon.
Rehearse the ceremony.
Prepare final payments for vendors.
On the Wedding Day:
Relax and enjoy the day.
Get ready with hair and makeup.
Take photos and videos with the wedding party.
Exchange wedding vows.
Enjoy the wedding reception.
Have a wonderful honeymoon.
While this checklist can serve as a helpful guide for couples planning their wedding, it's important to note that everyone's needs and plans may be different. Some couples may have additional considerations or priorities to factor in, while others may not need to address every item on this list. Ultimately, it's up to each couple to determine what's important to them and what they want their wedding day to look like. This checklist is simply meant to provide a starting point and ensure that important tasks are not overlooked in the planning process.
