Planning a Wedding? Here’s your Ultimate Checklist.
12 Months Before:
Book your wedding photographer & videographer (don’t forget to check for Super 8 options!)
Create a vision board (mood, color palette, theme)
Take a weekend getaway (get inspired by new locations for your wedding)
Write a love letter to each other (read on your wedding day)
Start a wedding playlist (add songs you both love, and some fun surprises!)
10-11 Months Before:
Book your venue & finalize date
Choose your wedding attire (consider thrift or vintage finds)
Schedule a surprise date (try a hot air balloon ride or cooking class)
Research unique ceremony ideas (tree planting, sand pouring, handfasting)
Plan your engagement shoot (choose a quirky location!)
8-9 Months Before:
Book your caterer & cake baker
Send save-the-dates (go for a unique design, like a magnet or puzzle)
Plan a themed date night (picnic in a local park, brewery tour, etc.)
Consider a wedding planner (for stress-free execution)
Book a pre-wedding photo session (try boudoir or vintage-inspired photos)
6-7 Months Before:
Book transportation (think vintage cars or unique buses)
Create wedding website (add RSVP, registry, and fun details!)
Do a “first look” rehearsal (practice your big reveal!)
Plan a random act of kindness (donate to a cause together)
Have a self-care day (spa, yoga, or hike for two!)
4-5 Months Before:
Choose your wedding party gifts
Schedule hair and makeup trials
Plan a DIY or creative date night (craft your own decorations!)
Pick a memorable wedding favor (personalized mini albums or plants)
Book your officiant (consider a close friend or family member)
2-3 Months Before:
Send out invitations
Final dress fitting
Plan an adventurous honeymoon (off the beaten path, perhaps a hidden gem!)
Write your vows (incorporate inside jokes or personal memories)
Have a date day just for you two (staycation or quirky outing)
1 Month Before:
Confirm all vendors
Create a wedding day timeline (don’t forget time for you to relax!)
Finalize wedding playlist (consider a guest request box)
Take engagement photos with a twist (costume themes or styled shoot)
Plan a fun activity for guests (photo booth, karaoke, etc.)
1 Week Before:
Have a final dress rehearsal (don’t forget your accessories!)
Plan a chill, intimate night (low-key dinner or walk)
Prepare emergency wedding kit (safety pins, snacks, band-aids)
Confirm with all key people (wedding party, family, vendors)
Take time for mental prep (meditate, journal, or have a heart-to-heart)
Wedding Day:
Relax & enjoy (it’s your day, soak it all in!)
Have a first look moment with a twist (like a gift exchange or special note)
Take mini breaks (during downtime, sneak in quiet moments together)
End with a surprise exit (sparklers, confetti, or a vintage getaway car)
