12 months
- Choose a date12 monthsBride & GroomLogisticsSearch1
- Announce the engagement12 monthsBride & GroomCommunicationSearch3
- Start collecting ideas for the wedding style12 months CommunicationSearch5
- Take engagement photo12 months PhotographySearch8
- Begin compiling guest list12 months GuestsSearch9
- Consider whether you want to use a wedding planner12 months LogisticsSearch10
- Begin researching caterer12 months CateringSearch12
- Start compiling a short-list of venues12 months ReceptionSearch88
10 Months
- Choose the bridesmaids and maid of honor10 MonthsBrideBridesmaidsSearch6
- Choose the groomsmen and best man10 MonthsGroomGroomsmenSearch7
- Begin researching musicians10 Months MusicSearch11
- Begin researching photographer, videographer10 Months PhotographySearch13
- Research wedding dress and veil styles10 Months DressSearch14
- Research florists10 Months FlowersSearch16
- Book ceremony and reception venues10 Months ReceptionSearch18
- Book caterers10 Months CateringSearch21
8 Months
- Book officiant8 Months CeremonySearch19
- Book musicians8 Months MusicSearch20
- Book photographer, videographer8 Months PhotographySearch22
- Finalize guest list8 Months GuestsSearch24
- Book the florist8 Months FlowersSearch25
- Research wedding day hair and makeup styles8 Months BrideSearch28
- Choose cake style and schedule tastings8 Months CakeSearch33
6 Months
- Personalize and order Save the Date6 MonthsBride & GroomCommunicationSearch2
- Mail Save the Dates6 Months CommunicationSearch15
- Research wedding invitation designs6 Months CommunicationSearch26
- Research favors and Thank You Cards6 Months CommunicationSearch27
12 months
- Choose a date1
- Announce the engagement3
- Start collecting ideas for the wedding style5
- Take engagement photo8
- Begin compiling guest list9
- Consider whether you want to use a wedding planner10
- Begin researching caterer12
- Start compiling a short-list of venues88
10 Months
- Choose the bridesmaids and maid of honor6
- Choose the groomsmen and best man7
- Begin researching musicians11
- Begin researching photographer, videographer13
- Research wedding dress and veil styles14
- Research florists16
- Book ceremony and reception venues18
- Book caterers21
8 Months
- Book officiant19
- Book musicians20
- Book photographer, videographer22
- Finalize guest list24
- Book the florist25
- Research wedding day hair and makeup styles28
- Choose cake style and schedule tastings33
6 Months
- Personalize and order Save the Date2
- Mail Save the Dates15