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Planning a wedding can be very stressful as there are tons of details to take care of. The most important thing is stay organized. Our planning checklists help you understand what you need to do and when. You can either follow the timeline below or use our interactive checklist so we can help you track what you've done and what you have left to do. You can even add notes and rearrange timing -- it's all up to you!

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4 - 5 Months Before

  Start thinking about cultural traditions for your wedding.

  View wedding invitation styles and research proper wording.

  Look at photos to get ideas for wedding cake designs, and meet
  with bakers to taste samples.

  Discuss menu ideas with your catering manager.

  Shop for wedding rings.

  Look for the groom’s tux and decide what groomsmen will wear.

  Confirm your bridesmaids ordered their gowns and decide
  on accessories.

  Have your mother and future mother-in-law coordinate and select
  their dresses.

  Compare pricing, place your wedding invitation order, and book
  your calligrapher.

  Purchase your wedding rings and send for engraving if applicable.

  Get ideas for wedding favors.

  Confirm dates for bridal showers and bachelorette parties.

  Make sure you’ve started your registries before bridal shower
  invitations are sent.

  Choose your baker and finalize wedding cake.

  Reserve rental equipment such as chairs, tables, linens, tents, etc.

  Research and book your rehearsal dinner location.

  Get ideas for wedding hair and makeup.

  Notify any family or friends whom you would like to give readings,
  sing solos, serve as guest book attendant, etc.

  Interview and hire any additional management staff and
  babysitters if needed.

  Give your guest list to shower hostesses and check that
  your registry has enough items. Update wedding website.

  Consider getting wedding insurance.


  Wedding Timeline Print This Checklist
12 - 10
months
9 - 6
months
5 - 4
months
3 - 2
months
2 - 1
months
4 - 3
weeks
2 - 1
weeks
Day
before
Wedding
day
After
wedding