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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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12 - 10
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9 - 6
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5 - 4
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3 - 2
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2 - 1
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4 - 3
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2 - 1
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Start your registry
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6 - 9 Months Before

  Alert out-of-town guests of wedding date and/or send a FREE
  save-the-date email.

  Find a bridal salon and begin trying on wedding dresses and veils.
  Bring stockings, heels, a strapless bra, and a hair clip to
  each appointment.

  Get in shape for your wedding gown by starting an exercise routine.

  Get ideas for honeymoon locations and research pricing.

  Start looking at floral designs and interview florists for style
  and cost.

  Search for menu ideas and start meeting with caterers.

  Research wedding photography and interview wedding
  photographers/videographers.

  Get ideas for music and interview bands/DJs.

  Finalize flower and décor ideas, and select a florist. Include
  specifics of each floral arrangement in your contract.

  Sign a caterer.

  Order your gown and wedding veil.

  Shop for and select the perfect bridesmaid dress.

  Book your honeymoon!

  Find out if your ceremony location requires liability insurance.

  Finalize contracts with your wedding photographer and
  videographer.

  Book your DJ/band.

  Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes,
  lingerie, purse, and gloves.

  Choose your officiant and discuss ceremony ideas.

  Start thinking about all of your gift registry options.

  Select three hotels in varying price ranges and reserve rooms for
  out-of-town guests.




  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