Wedding Planning Checklist and Budget

Planning a wedding takes a lot of work. Here is a list to get you started. No two weddings are alike, so edit the list to make your perfect wedding planner.

22nd January 2025

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Task

When

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Category

Complete

Budget

Final Cost

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When
12 months

Choose a date

Personalize and order Save the Date

$150.00

$135.00

Discuss your budget, and who is paying

Announce the engagement

Create a wedding website or Facebook Page

Start collecting ideas for the wedding style

Choose the bridesmaids and maid of honor

Choose the groomsmen and best man

Insurance for engagement ring (and wedding?)

Take engagement photo

Begin compiling guest list

Consider whether you want to use a wedding planner

Begin researching musicians

Begin researching caterer

Begin researching photographer, videographer

Research wedding dress and veil styles

Start compiling a short-list of venues

When
10 Months

Mail Save the Dates

Research florists

Choose bridal party attire and accessories

Book ceremony and reception venues

Book officiant

Book musicians

Book caterers

Book photographer, videographer

Purchase wedding dress and veil

Establish a fitness routine

Health & Wellbeing

Establish a skin care/beauty routine

Health & Wellbeing

When
8 Months

Research hotel(s) for out-of-town guests

Finalize guest list

Register with retailer(s) for gift registry

Registry & Gifts

Book the florist

When
6 Months

Research wedding invitation designs

Research favors and Thank You Cards

Research wedding day hair and makeup styles

Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony

Reserve ceremony rentals: chairs, decor etc

Reserve reception rentals: chairs, tables, etc

Begin planning honeymoon

Choose cake style and schedule tastings

Choose groomsmen attire

Book ceremony musicians

Book transportation to and from venues

Purchase wedding bands

Obtain/renew passports if necessary

When
4 Months